nos rob
Novice Class
Posts: 63
|
posted January 08, 2004 12:58 PM
modifying a sidstand for a lowered 12
Guys,
I have just got my hands on a spare sidestand that I need to shorten to allow it to work on my soon to be lowered 12.
I will be droping it about1.5 to 2 inches in the tree and the middle hole in the Spencer dogbones, 2 inches I think in the rear.
Do I simply cut 2" off the bottom of the sidestand and re-weld the plate at the bottom?
Any help would be appreciated.
NOS Rob
____________
NOS Rob
'02 Blue ZX12R NOS and extensions
'99 NOS stretched Bandit 1200S
  
|
your car is slow
Needs a job
Fuck Nitrous...Got Boost?
Posts: 4089
|
posted January 08, 2004 01:00 PM
I cut off 1" from the bottom of mine (rewelded the foot)...and its not enough for the bike when its completely strapped down (and lowered in the rear)...wish ida taken off another half inch or so.
____________
Do not taunt happy fun ball!
|
MadMike
Moderator
FEAR THE BLACK FLAG!!!!!!!!
Posts: 6579
|
posted January 08, 2004 03:14 PM
Yes I think 2 will probably be to much 1.5" would be more like it.
____________
200-MPH CLUB MEMBER!
|
zxlnt
Needs a job
Kawpuke Extraordinare
Posts: 2853
|
posted January 08, 2004 05:29 PM
Cut it a little at a time to figure out where you want your bike to lean. Then just tack the foot on and tap it so that it sits flat on pavement. Then weld it on for good. I didn't do that with mine and the foot looks like its kind of pointing in the air. No biggie but a little goofie looking...
|
nos rob
Novice Class
Posts: 63
|
posted January 08, 2004 09:11 PM
Thanks guys, I will take your knowledge, don't want a goofy foot!
NOS Rob
____________
NOS Rob
'02 Blue ZX12R NOS and extensions
'99 NOS stretched Bandit 1200S
|
TurboBlew
Moderator
BUSY DOING THE SCHIAVO
Posts: 4590
|
posted January 09, 2004 01:14 AM
Cut the kickstand just below the lever where you put your foot on it to lower the stand. Get some 1/2 steel tube stock and use about 5" of it. Reweld the "foot" part of the kickstand onto the stock and drill your holes for being lowered and stock height.
____________
Official Charter Member of the RIDERS OF KAWASAKI MEMBERSHIP REVOCATION CLUB
Also a BadAss Internet Forum Moderator 4 Hire!! Come at me brah!
|
nos rob
Novice Class
Posts: 63
|
posted January 09, 2004 02:58 PM
Why didn't think of that before, duh.
Rob
____________
NOS Rob
'02 Blue ZX12R NOS and extensions
'99 NOS stretched Bandit 1200S
|
matt sterbator
Pro
Hiding in the bushes
Posts: 1367
|
posted January 09, 2004 04:12 PM
Had an extra shortened about 1.5in. Works perfect when on the middle hole in the Muzzy links, and strapped in the front. Not sure how it'll sit lowered all the way in the back.
____________
Some day, you're going to run out of some days
|
02zx12rbob
Expert Class
Posts: 496
|
posted January 10, 2004 12:06 AM
what YCIS said...
|
Outlaw1
Zone Head
Posts: 803
|
posted January 12, 2004 02:45 PM
I cut an 1 1/4 And it was not enough. It works fine untill you draw strap tight. Then it don't have hardly any lean when on side stand. 1 1/2 would be better. IMHO
|
VincentHill
Needs a life
Posts: 6520
|
posted January 12, 2004 03:40 PM
Or spend about $160 and get a nice machined from Billet aluminum adjustable from Spencer or about $140 from Schnitz! Real nice piece of work!
____________
Made History @ Daytona and still one fast old man!!
|
nos rob
Novice Class
Posts: 63
|
posted January 12, 2004 08:14 PM
Job done!
Simply cut out 1 1/2" of tube near the foot, just waiting for access to a welder to glue the foot back on.
Thanks for the tips!
Rob
____________
NOS Rob
'02 Blue ZX12R NOS and extensions
'99 NOS stretched Bandit 1200S
|
zx12haitian
Expert Class
:APB: BLACK MAN SPEEDING
Posts: 130
|
posted February 08, 2004 03:46 PM
MAN I HAD TO CUT OFF 2 INCHES AND IT STILL IS A LIL HIGH PUT NOT STRIGHT UP AND DOWN
____________
Your bike must be really fast b/c you were flying when i passed you
|
|
|
HOME
NEW TOPIC