I am in the final stages of converting my 1996 Sportster 1200s into a Tracker/XR 750 clone. Installed 15" stilleto shocks on the rear to get the bike a bit more level and keep the license plate/fiberglass tail away from the rear tire. Well today I rolled the bike off the lift and low and behold the kick stand is too short. Really an ackward lean! I have the factory chrome 11" pivot to ground jiffy stand. Is anyone aware of a 13" stand? I am thinking I may just have to bite the bullet and extend what I have. Any input is welcome. Thanks in advance.

 

I have nothing to add except: show us pics of the bike!

 

I'm in a similar situation. Added 13.5 rears and 4 over forks. I got the longer "R" stand and it helped, but it's still leaning over too far for my tastes. I've done some research and here's what I've found (Sorry for lack of links - writing this quick and dirty):

I saw on the forums (other section - baggers or something - found in search) where a guy got a piece welded onto the "flag" at the top of his existing stand where the bike actually leans on it near the "top". - I really liked this solution

Bung King and others make a "foot" you can screw onto the bottom of existing stand. Basically an ugly orthopedic shoe for your stand. Functional and easy, but ugly.

Get custom stand made.

Have your existing cut/extended. Also seen people heat up existing and bend them - debatable how strong that remains after.

Carry a block around with you.

Personally, I plan to try the flag welding deal eventually. Until then I deal with the lean while out and about and use an extra "paver" brick while parked at home (see sig pic below)

 

Thanks for the response. After looking it over, I think welding the flag is the most viable option. Might get an extra stand and play around with some things. Pictures coming soon.........

 

Found the post that shows the "flag". The thread also has a pic of the bung king solution I mentioned and the added idea of "screw a hockey puck on there"...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...l#post14721866

 

Back in my chopper days we always welded them.

 

I have 2" fork extensions on my bike and bought the Bung King kickstand block. you attach it to the bottom of your kickstand. Its held on by two chrome bolts. You may see it in this pic.

 

 

Also using the bungking block after putting on 13 and 1/2 in shocks. Works great.

 

using the bung king block as well. It was a great price and easy fix.