Kickstand for lowered bike

nopi08 · July 16, 2008, 07:39:26 AM

My wifes bike has been lowered slightly and of course the kickstand now needs to be modified. Who do you guys normally get to modify your kickstands? A machine shop or something?

The Buddha · July 16, 2008, 07:59:27 AM

I have seen people slice off a bit off the bottom. If you must, get a flat plate welded on later.
Cool.
Buddha.

scottpA_GS · July 16, 2008, 08:05:07 AM

Cut a section out of the center, insert a metal bar and weld back together.

sledge · July 16, 2008, 08:21:27 AM

I have tried this on other bikes and learned the hard way, you dont need to remove a huge amount from the stand, as little as 1/4" is enough to make a significant difference.

guitarking135 · July 16, 2008, 02:01:46 PM

what they said chop about a 1/4 inch off the bottom then weld a flat piece and the pin thingy back on and repaint so it doesnt look like crap

happyrider · July 16, 2008, 06:35:26 PM

I lowered my bike last year and my friend who did the work had his friend who is an iron worker/welder do it for me. He removed the foot, cut a bit off and welded the foot back on. With a little black spray paint it looks as good as new. It took 15 min and only cost about $20.

nopi08 · July 17, 2008, 12:43:53 PM

Couldnt I cut about .25 inch out above the foot and weld it back together?

scottpA_GS · July 17, 2008, 01:02:47 PM

Thats what I said.. Above the foot, in the middle where ever you cut it, I would leave the foot and about an inch, then weld it back on

ben2go · July 17, 2008, 01:09:02 PM

Just lay it down until it's ready to ride again.It won't hurt a tough GS.

I've seen some cut the center out,tap both haves, and use threaded rod with jam nuts.

happyrider · July 17, 2008, 06:13:22 PM

The guy cut it right above the foot and then took a little bit off the bottom of the stand. It was just the foot that was removed nothing from the stand was still attached to the foot. He said that was the best way to do it because if which it shouldn't but if anything ever happened and the weld broke only the foot would be missing. I wouldn't be missing the foot and part of the kickstand. Then he evened it out and welded the foot back on.

ben2go · July 17, 2008, 06:45:34 PM

Quote from: happyrider on July 17, 2008, 06:13:22 PM
The guy cut it right above the foot and then took a little bit off the bottom of the stand. It was just the foot that was removed nothing from the stand was still attached to the foot. He said that was the best way to do it because if which it shouldn't but if anything ever happened and the weld broke only the foot would be missing. I wouldn't be missing the foot and part of the kickstand. Then he evened it out and welded the foot back on.

Now you're a truly a happyrider.No more searching for walls or polls to lean the bike against.

I have to carry a step stool to get on my bike.

Guess I need to lower mine.

happyrider · July 18, 2008, 05:20:24 AM

Yeah just make sure you compensate on the front end. I added the gen mar bars to the front. I sit a little more upright now but I love it. I have an hour commute and ride my bike a few times a week. It makes for a nice and comfy ride.

ben2go · July 18, 2008, 10:29:53 AM

Quote from: happyrider on July 18, 2008, 05:20:24 AM
Yeah just make sure you compensate on the front end. I added the gen mar bars to the front. I sit a little more upright now but I love it. I have an hour commute and ride my bike a few times a week. It makes for a nice and comfy ride.

I have a Katana750 front end and it's as low as it can go and perform correctly.The Katana750 shock gave the rear more rise because my original shock was way worse than I thought.

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