Jthomas Posted August 31, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 31, 2019 Is it normal for the kick stand to be very stiff to put down? My new to me 07 rsv is replacing mt 09 750 shadow. My shadow kickstand was very easy to use but most of the time i have to stand on my right leg and really push down and out on the rsv's. Is there an easy and safe adjustment i can do to make it easier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted August 31, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 31, 2019 Oil it:parrots: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted August 31, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 31, 2019 Grease it, it should move easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted August 31, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 31, 2019 I give mine a shot of JB 80 twice a year. No problems yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du-Rron Posted August 31, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 31, 2019 Is it normal for the kick stand to be very stiff to put down? My new to me 07 rsv is replacing mt 09 750 shadow. My shadow kickstand was very easy to use but most of the time i have to stand on my right leg and really push down and out on the rsv's. Is there an easy and safe adjustment i can do to make it easier? Moly grease it and the spring perches as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jthomas Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted September 2, 2019 Wow I cant believe how easy and effective a couple shots of PB Blast! Now I feel dumb for even asking lol. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted September 3, 2019 Share #7 Posted September 3, 2019 I use to be able to take a couple long road trips. All sorts of weather and days rides with maybe once or twice throwing the kickstand down. A couple times when getting home I would notice the same, man this thing seem stiff. A shot of lube once in awhile and she was good. The other trick a fellow on a different bike had done was put a few washers or pennies in the spring between winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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