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need a shorter kickstand - 5/10/2008 12:20:46 AM

bananazx

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Since I lowered my '08 1000RR by two inches due to my height, I need a shorter kickstand. I went to several welding places and all of them told me that they couldn't cut and weld it because my kickstand is a cast-alloy. So, I'm looking for shorter kickstand. I might just cut it by .7 inches. Any idea?

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RE: need a shorter kickstand - 5/10/2008 1:09:08 AM

dwschultzy

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Raise the bike back up to where it should be and give it to me!

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RE: need a shorter kickstand - 5/10/2008 1:09:54 AM

cbrtripleblack

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if they cant weld a foot back on just cut it and buy a small rubber foot for like a cane !

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RE: need a shorter kickstand - 5/10/2008 7:58:23 AM

TBagr

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just get a metal shot to fab you one at the legnth you need.

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RE: need a shorter kickstand - 5/10/2008 9:06:24 AM

jwp6114

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Where are you at... i know of a couple good machine shops near me that never say they can't do anyting.

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RE: need a shorter kickstand - 5/12/2008 11:40:08 PM

justasquid

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There's no reason they shouldn't be able to weld the cast alloy unless they just don't have the proper equipment. Anyone that has a TIG welder should be able to weld it for ya. Just a suggestion though, if you do find someone to do it. Don't have them section a piece out of it to make it shorter. I would cut it to length, then weld the pad back on . You dont want a weld in the middle part of your kickstand.

Also, they sell an adjustabe kickstand. they are not cheap. but here is a link to one company that makes em.

http://www.jdacustom.com/store/home.php?cat=289

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RE: need a shorter kickstand - 5/13/2008 12:54:48 AM

RojerLockless

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the adjustables look cool too

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RE: need a shorter kickstand - 5/14/2008 2:50:45 AM

bananazx

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quote:

ORIGINAL: justasquid

There's no reason they shouldn't be able to weld the cast alloy unless they just don't have the proper equipment. Anyone that has a TIG welder should be able to weld it for ya. Just a suggestion though, if you do find someone to do it. Don't have them section a piece out of it to make it shorter. I would cut it to length, then weld the pad back on . You dont want a weld in the middle part of your kickstand.

Also, they sell an adjustabe kickstand. they are not cheap. but here is a link to one company that makes em.

http://www.jdacustom.com/store/home.php?cat=289

Thanks a lot.

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