Lets talk about kickstands

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Lets talk about kickstands

25 Aug 2008 09:13
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Ok so has anyone come across a shorter kickstand for the KZ. MY bike is kz1000 that has been lowered and bending the kickstand is not an option since it would hit the rearsets. So i either make one modify one or check here to see if anyone else has any info about this. Any info would be great.
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Re: Lets talk about kickstands

25 Aug 2008 09:27
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Hi Galaxian,I've got my kickstand off at the moment,I would expect it to be identical to a KZ550 A1 [1980].
Hole centre to back of heel[the bit that sits on the ground] is 250mm. Hope this helps.:)
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Re: Lets talk about kickstands

25 Aug 2008 09:45
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My 1000 leans way too much in my view, but I am not sure if its correct either, there has been some talk about longer and shorter stands before, just dont recall what the final outcome was
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Re: Lets talk about kickstands

25 Aug 2008 09:54 - 25 Aug 2008 09:54
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BSKZ650 wrote:
My 1000 leans way too much in my view, but I am not sure if its correct either, there has been some talk about longer and shorter stands before, just dont recall what the final outcome was

My '78 1000 leans too far too, IMO. My '82 1000 is perfect. I've never measured their respective kickstand lengths, but I'll try to do that tonight when I get home. I'd love to have a longer kickstand for my '78. Or maybe I should just lower the bike. :laugh:
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Re: Lets talk about kickstands

28 Aug 2008 12:35
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My kz1000 was great until i put 17" wheels at both ends. Now it stands a little to straight. I want it to lean a bit more but didnt want to hack up my kickstand unless needed. I am going to meausure mine tonight to see if the 550 is an option.
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Re: Lets talk about kickstands

28 Aug 2008 17:06
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Hi Galaxian,

Send it my way with instructions on how long you want it and I'll make it that length.

You pay for shipping only.

Send me a PM.

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Re: Lets talk about kickstands

28 Aug 2008 23:18
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I took almost 3 inches out of mine. Just cut it in half, grind the edges down to make a groove to fill with a welder. You will have to heat it up and fine tune it when your done.
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Re: Lets talk about kickstands

29 Aug 2008 06:33
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KZCSI, Are you serious? If so that would be fantastic!!
I will take some measurements and let you know.:)
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Re: Lets talk about kickstands

02 Sep 2008 20:41
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I had th same issue with my KZ900, due to smaller wheels, (ZX636 front end and ZX6 rear 17"). I cut off the foot ~1" and welded on a new flat plate.

Worked just right.

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Re: Lets talk about kickstands

03 Sep 2008 07:52
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OMR how a a pic of the whole bike?
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Re: Lets talk about kickstands

03 Sep 2008 13:53
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Re: Lets talk about kickstands

03 Sep 2008 16:38
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galaxian, are you speaking of the whole bike as a project or more from a rear perspective displaying the lean on the side kickstand?

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MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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