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Fatherof2
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by Fatherof2 » 09:31 am Apr 09 2012
Hi Gang,
I bent my kickstand bracket so that when the stand is down, it goes STRAIGHT down. There is no lean to the bike.
How can I fix this? Take it off, and bring it to a machine shop to heat it and bend it? Thoughts?
They are 50 bucks on Babbits including shipping! Ouch! I would rather try to fix this one.
Thanks for any help.
David
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by turtle » 11:58 am Apr 09 2012
I'd probably remove it from the bike, then heat and beat it myself. I know this is a beefy part but I bet you can fix it.
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by rbates9 » 04:45 pm Apr 09 2012
I have bent mine a little, not straight but some and was able to lay the bike over and swing the stand down then just pulled on it until it looked right. Might be worth a try before you remove it. If you think its not going to go than take it off and heat it up some.
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by Fatherof2 » 07:34 am Apr 10 2012
Thanks guys,
I will give the blow torch a shot first.
I cant believe how much I bent the bracket.
Thanks again,
D.
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by david » 04:50 pm Apr 10 2012
Put it in a vise and whack it with a hammer.
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by rbates9 » 10:10 pm Apr 10 2012
Yes, cold bending would be better than heating it if it will go that way. Heat alters metal, usually not for the better.