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Modifying kickstand

Started by JPaganel, May 20, 2015, 11:48:10 AM

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JPaganel

May 20, 2015, 11:48:10 AM
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?
1993 FJ1200 ABS

1984 FJ600, up on blocks

1986 FJ1200, flaming wreck, repaired and sold
1986 FJ1200, repaired, ridden, sold


I don't want a pickle
I just want to ride my motorcicle

aviationfred

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May 20, 2015, 11:59:00 AM
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
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
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1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

~JM~

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May 21, 2015, 07:04:36 AM
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.
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