Need help finding kickstand solution
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Road Warrior
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From: WA - The State
Need help finding kickstand solution
I've lowered the Deluxe, and now it's standing a little too upright for my comfort. It isn't horribly straight, but I'd rest easier with a little more lean to it.
It already comes with the shorter stand, and I haven't found anyone that makes a 2" under one. I've found wedges, which I wouldn't be opposed too, but the ones I have found are for the older style kickstands. Worst comes to worst I can always get one fabbed at work, but would prefer to just buy one if it's available.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
It already comes with the shorter stand, and I haven't found anyone that makes a 2" under one. I've found wedges, which I wouldn't be opposed too, but the ones I have found are for the older style kickstands. Worst comes to worst I can always get one fabbed at work, but would prefer to just buy one if it's available.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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Just make sure that your bars are turned to the right and you'll be fine. When I got my air ride the guy told to make sure the bars were turned right. First cleaning I was giving it I turned the bras to the left with it dropped (4") and it started to go. I grabbhed the bars and used super human adrenaline to keep it upright. Now the bars don't go left unless it's not dropped. I realize yours is not easily adjustable like an air ride. You could look for a rear mount kick stand that is shorter. They are around on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROM...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROM...Q5fAccessories
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Road Warrior
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The only Ness stand I've seen is 1" under stock, which is what the Deluxe already has.
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When I lowered my rocker at the end of last summer...i ordered one from them and they told me it was on back order til january...january came and i called about it and they told me it wouldn't be til march when they would be able to get them to the public because of some production problem...called last week and they would have them ready to go on the 27th...they said it was going to be more of a universal stand to be able to fit more bikes then the ones they now had...call them monday maybe this one will be the right one for you...as i said i've been waitng since the end of summer for mine
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Road Warrior
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Just make sure that your bars are turned to the right and you'll be fine. When I got my air ride the guy told to make sure the bars were turned right. First cleaning I was giving it I turned the bras to the left with it dropped (4") and it started to go. I grabbhed the bars and used super human adrenaline to keep it upright. Now the bars don't go left unless it's not dropped. I realize yours is not easily adjustable like an air ride. You could look for a rear mount kick stand that is shorter. They are around on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROM...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROM...Q5fAccessories
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Just make sure that your bars are turned to the right and you'll be fine. When I got my air ride the guy told to make sure the bars were turned right. First cleaning I was giving it I turned the bras to the left with it dropped (4") and it started to go. I grabbhed the bars and used super human adrenaline to keep it upright. Now the bars don't go left unless it's not dropped. I realize yours is not easily adjustable like an air ride. You could look for a rear mount kick stand that is shorter. They are around on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROM...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROM...Q5fAccessories
I've been wondering if the kickstand wedges on the market will help. Looks like I may be trying one as well.
Later,
BK
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Done the same on every sport bike I've ever owned. I'm short so I had to lower them all and this was the best solution I found. Just make sure it won't interfere with anything when it's up.
