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shorter side stand (kick stand) ?

3K views 6 replies 5 participants last post by  grim_reaper888 
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#1 ·
One of our TT600 was lowered but the side stand is stock length, so when stopped and on the side-stand, the bike is too upright. Sometimes it seems ready to fall over.

Has anyone seen or found a shorter-than stock side-stand?

Looks like 1 and a quarter inches shorter would do it, but that's just an estimate. If nothing is out there, we've thought of cutting and welding, but that's a one-shot-get-it right cause you're stuck with it deal, so we're checking here first.
 
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#3 ·
I'd say cut the "foot" off and shorten it in 1/2" increments until you get the height correct and then weld the "foot" back on. Better to have it a little too long than way too short... that's what she said anyway!

Nate
 
#5 ·
nope should be black steel... I would think that cast aluminum wouldnt be capable of withstanding any accidental drive offs. ( i have a very bad habit) nor do i think would it be able to support a 450 lb bike all day every day
 
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