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Old 10-16-2006, 05:06 PM
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Looking for any insite on shorting my kickstand, currently my bike is stock height but stands to straight up for me plus i might be interested in lowing it a half to a inch. So looking for any tips if anyone has do it.
 
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Old 10-16-2006, 05:12 PM
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Default RE: shorting kick stand

other than cuttin it n then reweldin it i dont c what u could do. do they make aftermarket stands that r shorter? or u could try just lowerin the bike n inch or so...that might help
 
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Old 10-16-2006, 05:18 PM
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Default RE: shorting kick stand

lowering will actually make the bike stand straighter, only raising the bike would help.
if i want to lower it i would have to shorten the stand.
anyone out there who lowered theres have any input????
 
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Default RE: shorting kick stand

I cut/welded mine. Needed a lil bigger foot on it anyway. What cha lookin for... another/easier way to do it ?

 
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They sale aftermarket ones. Let me get the link for you.
 
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Old 10-17-2006, 12:19 PM
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http://www.carbonparts.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/kickstands

I'm pretty sure he makes custom lenths too.
 
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