89 FJ 1200 kick stand

[Oman75]

I purchased a 1989 FJ and took it for an eighty mile ride. I have only one problem which I find annoying and this is the kick stand. When I stop and attempt to place the stand in the down position I must look down and position my foot between the rear foot peg and the shift lever. This is the first bike I have owned with this type of a problem. I have had nine bikes in the past. I asked my mechanic what he would suggest for a fix and he thought by welding an extension to the kick stand it would take care of my problem.
Any other suggestions?

[Steve_in_Florida]

Welding an extension would work, but what happens when you come down to Florida and borrow one of mine to ride? Be a bummer if you dropped someone else's bike, huh?

When I use the FJ kickstand, my heel just naturally "finds" the nub, and down it goes. No thought or looking to it! Pure muscle memory.

Think of it as learning a new kata in a martial art.

...then you can add it to your resume!

Are you SURE your bike has the proper kickstand? Stranger things have happened. Someone MAY have swapped it with a HARLEY sidestand!

Hope this helps.   

Steve