Somebody sure does have some purdy toes there....

Anyway, the damage doesn't look that bad at ALL. But, it is an almost brand new bike, and yes, any damage does seem like it's the end of the world. The rattle can/paper-towel dab trick sounds like it'll get it back tonew again.

Obviously, you temporarily solved the problem by putting a towel at the top of that spool stand. For a permanent fix, I'd try fabricating the bracket, if possible. Bending it would bring it further away from the swing arm, but you don't want to compromise its ability to securely hold the bike up.

Good luck. And turn off the caps lock, damn it.

 

Use athletic tape to cover the the claw that grabs your spools. Wrap
several layers kinda like wrapping the handle of a bat. It will create a
nice soft catch for your spools. Plus it will not scratch you swing arm.

Simple as playing with the kitty cat []

 

I WAS THINKING THAT OR GETTING A SPACER AND A LONGER SCREW TO GIVE ME AT LEAST 1/2" MORE FROM THE SWINGARM....U THINK THAT WOULD BE BETTER?

 

that could lower the structural integrity of the stand..

i think the atheletic tape idea is the best thus far..

and i am definately ordering the pit bull stands after seeing this..

 

I have the same pare of stands from the same place. I am not happy with them either. (I didn't get the hooks though)

I am going to go with a set of T-rex stands off of ebay and sell my old set.