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I'd kinda forgotten about this thread/mod but I'm still really interested in doing it.

I can't really tell from the picks too well....Is the kickstand bracket lower than the level of the skid plate/frame?

If so, any trouble sliding over logs or rocks?

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Where did that cover come from? I don't have that on my bike.
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its AM !!!!
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Nicely done! I m ight have to get one for my 200
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rick albert wrote:its AM !!!!
rick, where did you get the shoulder washer/bushing that you are using in the subframe. I bought the kickstand and that is the last thing I need. I looked in mcmaster carr, but they only have ones made out of plastic or nylon, not metal.
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Lowes;.......in there special hardware section !!!!!!!
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I looked there this morning and couldn't find anything like that. However I got a M6x1.00-30mm, a lock nut, a fender washer, and a 3/8" OD (the bolt that comes out is 9.8mm and 3/8" is 9.5mm) steel spacer/sleeve. So I think it will be similar to your setup. The only difference the fender washer isn't attached to the spacer/sleeve, but that shouldn't matter.
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you don't need the fender washer all you need is the sleeve;i just used the shoulder washer for the sleeve; just because it was the correct size and it would stay in the hole and not push though . put some pics up when your done........ :wink:
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Ok, I got it installed. The only problem I have is that the kickstand seems too long. If I put the kickstand down the bike is 100% vertical. Does anyone know if the bottom end can be removed from the kickstand, then saw a little off the black part of the kickstand tube and then put the end back in?
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i don't see why not its just a alum tube w/ a plastic plug,but mine worked out to be the right height.......when my bike is on the kickstand it sets on about 20deg angle !!!! :hmm:
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Post by lemmy »

Wow, your bike must be much taller than mine. I don't think mine has been lowered or anything. I am going to try to remove the plug and cut the tube 1" or so tonight.
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What size tire are you using?
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my bike sets a little higher than most KDXs due to the KX front end and the trials tire i run (trials tires have a tall side wall than most knobby tires).
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110/100 rear. 80/100 front
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Tire height and rear suspension preload has allot to do with the height of your bike. Mine sits high...
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Post by swatts »

Rick,
Thanks for showing how to do this, I can only guess how you figured it out. Did this to my bike, and am quite happy with the results. It does sit more vertical than before, but is way better than having nothing. The stock kick stand on the swingarm was just a bad idea, I've filled those stripped holes with JB weld.
So thanks again for showing how to get this part on.
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Post by motv8r »

To anyone that has done this mod: how is it holding up? I've read some reviews of the stand/mounting bracket bending and some reports of it rubbing on the swingarm. Any issues to date?

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Post by ihatefalling »

I've added one. They are too long the way they come. Bike will stand straight up.

The shaft is solid aluminum except for the last inch or so. I had to cut the end off, drill a hole, tap threads and locktite in a bolt with a new little plate. See pics. Now it has a good lean.

It was frustrating getting it how I wanted it but now that it's there I guess I don't mind. No more flippity floppity of the old kickstand.

This one stays in place nice. I don't know about the strength of it and standing on stand while kicking. It would probably hold ok but I'd rather not stress the stand that much.


Oooooops, disregard the rust. I guess I put it up wet :(

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I've been riding DS a lo this summer. Man.....looking at my KDX makes want to get back in the Woods!!!! I friggin love that bike :)
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Post by motv8r »

Thanks for the review; I was wondering about the lean angle. Well my stand is still working fine so I'll probably wait. Thanks!
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