Kickstand

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Kickstand

20 Nov 2011 13:11
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Had my KZ1000J towed home a few weeks ago and was not happy with how they secured my scooter. It was on the kickstand and some 300 pound dude really "cinched" those tiedowns (until I screamed in pain). No noticeable damage, but my bike seems to lean over alot more than it did previously. I usually always use the centerstand so can't remember what the lean was like before. There is also alot of "side-to-side" play in my kickstand. Is that "normal"? I don't rememebr how it was before the "injury". Need to be more perceptive I guess.
Lewis
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In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K

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Re: Kickstand

20 Nov 2011 17:24
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I woulf look for a frame crack around the kickstand. I had a frame break in that area once when I had a bike towed. I was off to jail and did not see how th bike was towed.

I would check the bolt on the kickstand to see if it is tight. If the kickstand was sloppy that would be the only cause that I know of. Roy
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Re: Kickstand

20 Nov 2011 23:40
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Apologize for the hijack
roy-b-boy-b wrote: I was off to jail and did not see how th bike was towed. Roy

Best quote I've seen on KZR!!!! We have to hear the details!
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Re: Kickstand

21 Nov 2011 00:24
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Mount welds on frame look OK. The play is in the kickstand itself. Bolt is tight. And yep, "off to jail" should make an interesting topic!!!
Lewis
1982 KZ1000-J2
2006 HD FXD35
1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K

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