Kickstand relocation

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Oct 27, 2009 | 12:48 PM

spammer89

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Kickstand relocation

Okay bought a motorcycle jack and now my kickstand is a pain in the butt to try and get this sporty up in the air. Anybody know if it is possible to relocate the kickstand or do i need to just give up and live with it being a pain in the butt.

Oct 27, 2009 | 02:30 PM

WVHogRider

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I say do whichever one you want to.

You can do either.....relocate the kickstand, or learn/figure out how your scoot wants to fit on the jack without kickstand issues.

Oct 28, 2009 | 05:12 AM

tiger_rider

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If your problem is getting the jack under the bike then try setting the bike up so that one of the tires sits on something. I use a 1 inch thick piece of plywood sheeting. Raising the wheel raises the bike so that the jack that I have slips under the bike without a problem.

Oct 28, 2009 | 05:35 AM

Nonstop

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what he said.. put a board under the front tire.

Oct 28, 2009 | 06:27 AM

mreed

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I notched out the center of the jack where my kickstand hit but my new jack clears it no problem.

Oct 28, 2009 | 05:37 PM

jag1886

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I have a Sears red jack that I have used for years; works fine on a Sporties, you do have to get the jack in the right spot on the bike and have the stand in it's down position.