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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Today I noticed that my kick stand when in the up positino is very loose and hangs a bit. It doesnt tuck all the way up and under like my friends RK.
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Also when I went over a small speed bump today it dragged so I know there is something wrong. Its real loose. When its in the down position its no problem. Hold the bike upI checked the bolt and its real tight and the spring seems to have a good amount of tension.Any ideas?
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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Sorry 2 part but thats the only way to post lately it seems
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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If theres no slack in the spring it shouldnt hang
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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Far as I can tell no slack.&nbsp\\;
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Hows it hanging?
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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Haha very funny
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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I'd check the screws which hold the kickstand plate to the bottom of your scoot to it's frame, they may have come loose.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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I just fix this very same problem with a new spring.
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I am going to try a new spring.&nbsp\\; I did hit a speed bump and bottom out the other day and may have bent something also.&nbsp\\; Didnt think of that til this morning.&nbsp\\; the stand itself is loose in the slot in the bracket that it comes through only when its up
 



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