francoblay1
The Spaniard
Thats it!! I have been looking for the thread about this Tab so to post the link here but I cannot find it!!!
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Whats up with kickstands
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Reddickracing
Well-Known Member
That thread might have disappeared along with the person who started it idk
badyellowvette
Active Member
Mine must be 4 years by now. That position forward is where it locks in place no way to change that. I did rotate the foot so it is perpendicular to the ground and extended the adjustment out as far as it goes. It still leans over too far for me.
francoblay1
The Spaniard
Ahhh.... Gotcha!!
Ed U. Cator
Higher Ed.
Glad I came across this thread!
My bike's kickstand was so sloppy, I too had serious concern of the bike someday falling due to the obvious wear. Even the internal wobble bushing was worn... and to think a BDM mechanic told me the loose kickstand is normal and something I need to get used to! WTH?
I machined a new bushing and went with the "TAB" set-up since it places the weight of the leaning bike, downward against a flat stop which in my opinion is better than using a roll-pin. Roll-pins are made of spring steel and are only strong when they are fully immersed into the metal they are pressed into, otherwise they risk shearing over time (proven in our machine shop). The TAB I made is solid, high quality brass, which is softer than the chromed steel. The brass is the sacrificial piece, not the kickstand anymore. As it wears over time, I can easily replace it with another one. What a positive difference with a snug bushing and the TAB in place. Kickstand stays in place in both up/down positions.
I also fabricated a state inspection sticker plate from 3/16" polished aluminum stock that mounts behind the kickstand just like the member, "badyellowvette" fabricated (it replaces that oval aluminum spacer the factory uses). Pennsylvania prefers inspection stickers to be placed on the left fork tube... nope, not gonna happen here... not even on the downtube either!
My bike's kickstand was so sloppy, I too had serious concern of the bike someday falling due to the obvious wear. Even the internal wobble bushing was worn... and to think a BDM mechanic told me the loose kickstand is normal and something I need to get used to! WTH?
I machined a new bushing and went with the "TAB" set-up since it places the weight of the leaning bike, downward against a flat stop which in my opinion is better than using a roll-pin. Roll-pins are made of spring steel and are only strong when they are fully immersed into the metal they are pressed into, otherwise they risk shearing over time (proven in our machine shop). The TAB I made is solid, high quality brass, which is softer than the chromed steel. The brass is the sacrificial piece, not the kickstand anymore. As it wears over time, I can easily replace it with another one. What a positive difference with a snug bushing and the TAB in place. Kickstand stays in place in both up/down positions.
I also fabricated a state inspection sticker plate from 3/16" polished aluminum stock that mounts behind the kickstand just like the member, "badyellowvette" fabricated (it replaces that oval aluminum spacer the factory uses). Pennsylvania prefers inspection stickers to be placed on the left fork tube... nope, not gonna happen here... not even on the downtube either!
WU5C
Bad Dog
I had the same problem with the stock kickstand on my 06 mastiff. So I took some 1.5 inch stainless stock and made my own. It is 1.5 inches longer than the stock and the height of the bike is well worth it. I can now put more gas in my tank without washing the gas pour out the cap once parked. I polished the stand and it looks like chrome. I also pinned the the stand so that it could not fail once down. This was safety issue that I have heard from other owners. I also put a ss shim to keep the bottom of the stand from bucking forward and fail. 
WU5C
Bad Dog
Tim, If you are still wanting my 1 inch over stock let me know.. Your reply went to my junk folder and I did not see it until March this year.. I don't know why it went there but luck would have I found it by chance.. PM me if you are still interested. Man I sorry that it took a while to get back to you...
