Slammed bike kickstand?
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Slammed bike kickstand?
Are you guys keeping the stock kickstand when you lower the front of the bike? I have the rear lowered 1 3/4" and the bike still has a decent lean to it when on the stand. I am about to install Progressive drop-in kit in the front and lower it 1 3/4" also. Will I need a shorter stand?
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From: Kailua, Hawaii
Im lowered 2" front and rear, I have a arlen ness lowered kick stand. It says is one inch shorter. My bike leans enough with the lowered stand but I think the stock one would be to long and kind of sketchy leaving my bike unattended.
Jay
Jay
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From: stationed at fort irwin CA
ive been thinking about switching my kickstand also. I front is lowered 1.5" and shotgun in the rear. Can u post up a pick with part #? Thanks
Road Warrior
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From: Oz
me too....
make sure bars are full locked left & no dramas....
make sure bars are full locked left & no dramas....
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Yeah, I got to find it. The good thing about the shorter stand is I can leave the wheel facing straight ahead and it still leans enough.
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I take the stock Jiffy off the bike, chuck it up in a vise (soft-jaws) and give the bottom a few good whacks with a big hammer. Reducing the angle makes the bike lean over further.
