Installing a telescopic rear mount kickstand
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Installing a telescopic rear mount kickstand
Has anyone installed a telescopic rear mount kickstand on their softail?
I'm curious what was involved in dealing with the security system that is integrated into the kickstand. Can the security system work with the rear mounted kickstand? Or does it have to be disabled?
I've been digging around on the net trying to find some info on this but so far nothing. The vendor websites that offer these don't say anything about supporting or not supporting the stock security system.
Appreciate any info.
Thanks,
Mike
I'm curious what was involved in dealing with the security system that is integrated into the kickstand. Can the security system work with the rear mounted kickstand? Or does it have to be disabled?
I've been digging around on the net trying to find some info on this but so far nothing. The vendor websites that offer these don't say anything about supporting or not supporting the stock security system.
Appreciate any info.
Thanks,
Mike
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I'll find out from the tech that did the install today what he did with the security system. I believe that he completely disabled the kickstand part of it. The remaining security items still work as even a small bump triggers the lights, but the new telescopic stand is bolted to the frame and not connected to anything.
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I'll find out from the tech that did the install today what he did with the security system. I believe that he completely disabled the kickstand part of it. The remaining security items still work as even a small bump triggers the lights, but the new telescopic stand is bolted to the frame and not connected to anything.
Interesting... If that's the case then this would be a simple upgrade. Thanks and if anyone else could confirm this it would be greatly appreciated! I need to get my bike up on the lift and check this out... I just haven't had time, been traveling too much for business.
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I love the kickstand. I had a hard time getting my boot on the original and would often scuff up the primary trying to find it. With the telescopic, I reach down with my hand and flip it up and down. I was really worried about the balance of the bike when I first installed it, but it is very sturdy when parked with the wheel to the left. I'll also leave the wheel straight ahead and haven't had any problems. The only downside is that I scrape it on some corners. I guess it's better scraping the stand than the license plate frame/primary/controls/etc.
I actually thought the comment on the security system being attached to the kickstand was sarcastic at first...come on guys, really?
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