kickstand

Hello all, I'm considering the purchase of that cool TC Brothers Weld on kickstand to my 81 xs650 cafe build. Apparently TC doesn't use email and Cognito sells many parts for the xs including TC Brothers kickstands but they don't know the frame size of the xs, (insert scratching ones head here)...

The side stand spring that you can buy on its own from Mikes is only for bikes up to 76, and he doesn't carry one specifically for a 77 and up. Will the 76 spring work on a 77? Can it be modified? Does anyone know where to get one that works for a 77? Thanks.

Hey guys, I'm a new rider/member and a proud owner of a 1982 XS650. My bike is in overall good condition with just a few issues that I want to address. The first of which is an oil leak that is occurring on the left side of the engine. It is dripping substantially onto the chain (consequently...

Just what the title says. I'm looking for pictures of some stock or other kickstands for ideas... I just got done welding all my tabs and realized I still have the stock kickstand location. Isn't a bad thing, I'm hoping to be able to use the stock kickstand. But I think I cut off the hook...