need a shorter kickstand
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Since I lowered my '08 1000RR by two inches due to my height, I need a shorter kickstand. I went to several welding places and all of them told me that they couldn't cut and weld it because my kickstand is a cast-alloy. So, I'm looking for shorter kickstand. I might just cut it by .7 inches. Any idea?
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There's no reason they shouldn't be able to weld the cast alloy unless they just don't have the proper equipment. Anyone that has a TIG welder should be able to weld it for ya. Just a suggestion though, if you do find someone to do it. Don't have them section a piece out of it to make it shorter. I would cut it to length, then weld the pad back on . You dont want a weld in the middle part of your kickstand.
Also, they sell an adjustabe kickstand. they are not cheap. but here is a link to one company that makes em.
http://www.jdacustom.com/store/home.php?cat=289
Also, they sell an adjustabe kickstand. they are not cheap. but here is a link to one company that makes em.
http://www.jdacustom.com/store/home.php?cat=289
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There's no reason they shouldn't be able to weld the cast alloy unless they just don't have the proper equipment. Anyone that has a TIG welder should be able to weld it for ya. Just a suggestion though, if you do find someone to do it. Don't have them section a piece out of it to make it shorter. I would cut it to length, then weld the pad back on . You dont want a weld in the middle part of your kickstand.
Also, they sell an adjustabe kickstand. they are not cheap. but here is a link to one company that makes em.
http://www.jdacustom.com/store/home.php?cat=289
There's no reason they shouldn't be able to weld the cast alloy unless they just don't have the proper equipment. Anyone that has a TIG welder should be able to weld it for ya. Just a suggestion though, if you do find someone to do it. Don't have them section a piece out of it to make it shorter. I would cut it to length, then weld the pad back on . You dont want a weld in the middle part of your kickstand.
Also, they sell an adjustabe kickstand. they are not cheap. but here is a link to one company that makes em.
http://www.jdacustom.com/store/home.php?cat=289
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