Guest kober Posted March 7, 2008 #1 Posted March 7, 2008 I need to have the kickstand cut shorter. Is there a way to remove it without removing the shift linkage and the left side muffler?
Guest kober Posted March 9, 2008 #2 Posted March 9, 2008 Anyone ever remove their kickstand to get it cut? I can't see a way to remove the bolt without removing the linkage and no way to remove the linkage without removing the front part of the exhaust pipe. I had the Barons lowering kit installed and the bike has very little lean to it on it's kickstand. Cutting and inch or so would seem to be the solution.
Carbon_One Posted March 9, 2008 #3 Posted March 9, 2008 I just took off the side-stand on my bike. Didn't take off the exhaust or shift linkage. just cut through the bolt with a cit off wheel. BUT Don't do that if you want to put the stand back on. No way can you get that bolt out without removing those parts. I cut it off as I don't need a sidestand anymore. Trikes don't require one ya know. Larry
Guest kober Posted March 9, 2008 #4 Posted March 9, 2008 I just took off the side-stand on my bike. Didn't take off the exhaust or shift linkage. just cut through the bolt with a cit off wheel. BUT Don't do that if you want to put the stand back on. No way can you get that bolt out without removing those parts. I cut it off as I don't need a sidestand anymore. Trikes don't require one ya know. Larry Smartypants!
Jerry W Posted March 10, 2008 #5 Posted March 10, 2008 I need to have the kickstand cut shorter. Is there a way to remove it without removing the shift linkage and the left side muffler? I would be interested in how much you cut off and if you can weld it back without blowing the chrome off. I have lowered the front end of mine and am thinking about putting the barons kit on the back. The origional Royal Star kick stand is about 3" shorter than the RSV.
Carbon_One Posted March 10, 2008 #6 Posted March 10, 2008 Smartypants! Sorry just messing with ya bit here. BTW If you want that side stand I took off to shorten it up or for a spare if you mess up yours let me know. Yours for cost of shipping. Larry
Yammer Dan Posted March 10, 2008 #7 Posted March 10, 2008 Could it not be bent to lower it a little??
Guest kober Posted March 10, 2008 #8 Posted March 10, 2008 Sorry just messing with ya bit here. BTW If you want that side stand I took off to shorten it up or for a spare if you mess up yours let me know. Yours for cost of shipping. Larry Heck yea, I'll take it! Let me know how and how much! 'matter of fact both of us are going to want to order your jackstand adapter thingy and the bracket for the horn after we get back from our Lake Havasu Rodeo trip this weekend.
Guest kober Posted March 10, 2008 #9 Posted March 10, 2008 We got his kickstand back. It looks ok. He had them cut it just above the foot and 3/4inch away from the loop. They used a special welding technique (forgot the technical term) to insure the weld wasn't any weaker than the rest of the piece. A little emery cloth work and you won't hardly be able to tell.
Carbon_One Posted March 10, 2008 #10 Posted March 10, 2008 Heck yea, I'll take it! Let me know how and how much! 'matter of fact both of us are going to want to order your jackstand adapter thingy and the bracket for the horn after we get back from our Lake Havasu Rodeo trip this weekend. Well if you planning on ordering a lift adapter then I can send that sidestand in the same box. It'll save on shipping then Larry
Guest kober Posted March 10, 2008 #11 Posted March 10, 2008 Ok, one lift adapter, one stand, one horn bracket and throw in that kickstand. How do I make this happen?
Carbon_One Posted March 10, 2008 #12 Posted March 10, 2008 Send me a e-mail at lskeels@wowway.com. Make sure you let me know who you are as e-mail addys don't always match online names. Larry
Jerry M Posted March 11, 2008 #13 Posted March 11, 2008 Larry, when I first built my Trike I left the kickstand on and when I would park I would put it down just for the fun of it,you should have seen the looks I got.Well enough for that how is the trike project comming along?We are going to Skid's in WV hope to see you there,will try to have the trailer done.Jerry M
Carbon_One Posted March 11, 2008 #14 Posted March 11, 2008 Jerry we'll be at Skids WV rally as well. Booked our room last weenkend. Probably see you first at Don's maintance day, if you're there to that is. As to putting down that kickstand when parked That's just plain funny. Too late for me to do that it's off and ain't going back on. Larry
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