Relocating kickstand...

[Guest]

Anyone have a good suggestion on how to relocate the kickstand above the pipes so it will stop dragging the ground in hard turns? Is there a universal one somewhere that can just be bolted to the frame somewhere higher?

'81 GS750

[cowboyup3371]

Why not replace the spring that holds it up?

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$2.86

[salty_monk]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/360964033541

may need to add some length....

[joe79]

Before you change the spring just check the mounting plate for wear at the point that the spring connects to the plate mounted on the frame. This often becomes worn due to it being a softer material than the toughened spring. If it's worn an amount of weld, and reforming will do the job.

The side stand (kick stand) mounting plate should simply unbolt from the frame without any serious dismantling.

[posplayr]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/360964033541

may need to add some length....

So what keep that thing from spinning and the bike ending up on the ground?

I'm with Cowboy, get some stiffer springs. Progressive have so HD springs that work well those rear shocks. It has been a while now, but you can ask Chef 1366 he used to have a set on an 1980 1100L (16V). I think that is the way to go for bigger guys.

Also about hard cornering, there is a limit to how far these bikes can go over.

[Tiny]

Why not replace the spring that holds it up?

From Parts Outlaw
10
SPRING

09443-17008-XC0


$2.86

Oh, cuz its not sagging... The bikes been lowered so the bracket actually hits the ground in a left turn...

[Tiny]

Before you change the spring just check the mounting plate for wear at the point that the spring connects to the plate mounted on the frame. This often becomes worn due to it being a softer material than the toughened spring. If it's worn an amount of weld, and reforming will do the job.

The side stand (kick stand) mounting plate should simply unbolt from the frame without any serious dismantling.

Thank you...8)

[Tiny]

Thank you all for your input!

[Onthebar]

your stand bracket is likemine, there is enough room to slide it towards the center of bike & redrill the 2 mounting holes. You may have to cut or grind off the excess bracket that will stick off the edge of the mounting pad. hope it works.