Best H-Series kick stand?

[CrashTestDummy2]

I hate the OEM kickstand, and wondered what other stands you folks have used in place of the original? I don't see a Moose, Trail Tech or even Pro Billet application for the H-Series KDX. Is there a specific brand/model that requires relatively minor modification to work? Surely someone here has done this?

Fred B.

[SS109]

I'm really curious what you don't like about the OEM kickstand? It is far sturdier and trouble free vs any other kickstand available.

Anyway, to answer your question, sorry but I don't know of one. I think there was a member sometime back adapting an aftermarket one but I can't remember who or what the details where. Sorry.

[rehammer81]

Yes, you can pretty easily adapt a Trail Tech stand. I did it when I first got my 97' 220 based on another thread on here. If I remember correctly you bought a Suzuki RM stand. I know the thread exists on here somewhere.

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[oldmankdx69]

Look under the KDX hybrid heading and you can find photos and info on adapting a Pro moto or TrailTech . It is a very easy and neat conversion. And you can probably ebay the original kick stand to almost pay for it.

[CrashTestDummy2]

I'm really curious what you don't like about the OEM kickstand? It is far sturdier and trouble free vs any other kickstand available.

Just personal preference, I suppose. Mine seems to put the bike at too upright a position (on level ground). I don't really like the horizontal attitude when closed (feels like it could inadvertently come down too easily). Mine is bent a little. But most importantly, the previous owner stripped out one of the (shallow) mounting holes. So I've been running with no kickstand. However, since I'm often stopping to help people I figure I should probably have one.

[CrashTestDummy2]

Yes, you can pretty easily adapt a Trail Tech stand. I did it when I first got my 97' 220 based on another thread on here. If I remember correctly you bought a Suzuki RM stand. I know the thread exists on here somewhere.

Look under the KDX hybrid heading and you can find photos and info on adapting a Pro moto or TrailTech . It is a very easy and neat conversion. And you can probably ebay the original kick stand to almost pay for it.

Excellent, thanks fellas, I'll check it out! I did a general search on the topic and didn't really find anything, but now I have a refined search to try. Appreciate it!

Fred B.

[jimmy97]

its a trail tech kick stand used. I did the same conversion since my bike did have one on it when purchased.
I don't remember the exact year or model the one I bought was for. but if you have any questions about the install I can try to answer them

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[Tyl3r]

I believe this is what you're looking for? http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... =77&t=6152

I used a TrailTech on my dualsport until I was able to find a stock kickstand for it. The Trailtech one I was using was for a 2005 KX125. Like others said, it will keep the bike a little more upright than you may like. You can pull the plastic foot off the bottom and shorten it. I just kept it how it was though because I knew I ultimately wanted it on my 05 KX125 frame.

On a side note, the pivot bolt fell out one me one day when I was riding and I lost my stand. I was able to find the actual kickstand arm, but was missing other parts. I called TrailTech and they shipped me the replacement parts that day at no cost to me. Gotta love that lifetime warranty!

[SS109]

I'm really curious what you don't like about the OEM kickstand? It is far sturdier and trouble free vs any other kickstand available.

Just personal preference, I suppose. Mine seems to put the bike at too upright a position (on level ground). I don't really like the horizontal attitude when closed (feels like it could inadvertently come down too easily). Mine is bent a little. But most importantly, the previous owner stripped out one of the (shallow) mounting holes. So I've been running with no kickstand. However, since I'm often stopping to help people I figure I should probably have one.

All valid reasons and I hope the conversion works well for you.

I just really like the stock stand as it is a low maintenance and heavy duty. I have the opposite problem from you, mine leans too far over! I need to add about an inch to it and it will be perfect again. Plus, I'm a short guy so it's nice being able to actually kick start the bike with it on the stand and not worry about it breaking. It's also cool when taking a break on the trail and I can put down the stand but remain seated on the bike. Not too worried about it coming down either as I have MX'ed my KDX with no problems even when flat landing a big table top. Just my preference but any stand is better than no stand!

[CrashTestDummy2]

Thanks Jimmy and Tyl3r! I wish Rick Albert's photos were still in that thread, but I think there are enough photos to get the idea anyway. I'd like to get the Trail Tech stand that rehammer81 used. Anyone know what model # that one is? Rehammer81, you here?

[oldmankdx69]

The one in the picture above is the one I have. It fits 2004-2005 KX/KXF 125/250, 2004-2005 RMZ250F, & 2005 Yamaha YZF250/450. Part # on the installation sheet says 5400-00/5400-10. You will need to do a little modification, but all is explained in the forum on the hybrids. I shortened mine about an inch to get the proper lean that I wanted. It is very sturdy when installed properly. Good luck!!!

[rehammer81]

Thanks Jimmy and Tyl3r! I wish Rick Albert's photos were still in that thread, but I think there are enough photos to get the idea anyway. I'd like to get the Trail Tech stand that rehammer81 used. Anyone know what model # that one is? Rehammer81, you here?

Pretty sure that is the correct one above. I don't have the box anymore and don't remember exactly. I figured out which one to get from that thread though. Pretty sure he says which one to get. Sorry.

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[javjacob]

How do you shorten the stock kickstand. My 2000 220R sits too upright, I always worry about it falling over.

[KDXGarage]

Is your bike lowered? How is the preload set on the shock?

[cornishwrecker220]

I used a angle grinder & ground the "stand stop" down slightly, now when the bike is on the stand it sits / leans over slightly more.....I also heated up & bent the leg upwards slightly & now when up, it points above the swing arm & doesn't foul so much when in deep ruts.

[javjacob]

Is your bike lowered? How is the preload set on the shock?

Yeah I have the 1.125" rear lowering link and the forks slid up 3/4". Rear shock is set up how Factory Connection set it up, they also set up my KX forks to match the rear.