Modifying kickstand

[JPaganel]

This isn't on an FJ, but it's a Yamaha kickstand one way or another.

I put lower shocks on my XJ and now it's standing a bit too upright for my taste. I want to shorten the kickstand. Is it better to cut and weld, or just to heat it up and bend it out a bit?

[aviationfred]

My 2 cents are....

Cut and weld. Purchase a second standard side stand in case you want to go back to the standard suspension.

Another option, is an adjustable side stand. Here is an example.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-Adjustable-Kickstand-Side-Stand-Black-For-1985-2007-YAMAHA-Star-Vmax-V-Max-/391027616179?fits=Model%3AVmax+1200&hash=item5b0b0fe9b3&vxp=mtr#ht_2870wt_1153


Fred

[~JM~]

I had a bike project that was lowered 2" & the kickstand held the bike straight up & down. I took the kickstand to a welding shop & they cut a section out of the middle then welded it back together. Works great now.