inmotionphotog
XS650 Addict
how is that bolt on kickstand working out? Ive been looking for an alternative to cutting one down.
G'day Ksboy.
I've been happy with the kickstand. In fact, I've realised that the position I first bolted it on wasn't upright enough, I simply loosened it a smidge, twisted it to a better angle then tightened it back up.
My apprehension to using a weld on kickstand, is that it makes it so much harder to find the sweet spot.
Steve,
I see you got the side stand form the bloke at Trojan Classics, he's no worries to deal with when I've bought stuff off him, Good value for Aus.
Have you looked at how you'll go hooking the stand out to put it down when your pipes a fully installed.
That's one of my problems at the moment, I've got Mikes 1 3/4 pipes and I'm not sure about getting to the stand. The old stand holds the pipe on that side way out wide and I can't get to to fit above the Stand bracket.
Cheers,
Pete
G'day Pete.
I'm surprised how cheap Trojan is selling it! I bought mine from Steadfast Cycles in the States via their ebay store. Because I also grabbed their fender stay and foot pegs, the combined shipping made it worthwhile in the end.
In terms of hooking the stand out, I'll see how much of a pain it will be to do it by hand. I intend to wrap the pipes, so the risk of burning myself will be reduced. If it is too frustrating, I might just weld on a piece of rod that sticks out at the preferred direction and re-powder coat it.
Cheers
Steve
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