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V2win
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 10:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I want to modify the side stand on my S2T so it does not lean so far over.
A long time ago, Aaron had posted some information on the subject. I looked but was unable to locate it on this site. Do any of you have experience with this or have any suggestions?

Thanks,
John
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Henrik
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 11:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

John; it's fairly straight forward. I used a simple torch w/ MAPP gas to heat up the kickstand close to the mounting point, clamped it in a vise and "adjusted it" with a hammer. In retrospect I should have used a no-mar hammer for the "adjusting".

I bent the kick stand a bit forward as seen from the side and a bit in towards the bike as seen from front or rear.

I'll try to snap some pictures this weekend and post them here.

I ended up bending a bit too far to the point where the swingarm may hit the stand when the suspension extends completely.

I also had a bit of trouble with the spring being too long after the bending. I ended up hooking it all the way around the tab for it rather than through the hole in the tab.

Anyway, stay tuned for picture.

Henrik
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Aaomy
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 07:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

now that the clip ons are on was thinking that a matching frame brace and a billet kick stand would be a nice touch.. dont worry will post when done..
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Henrik
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 10:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi Aaron; make sure you post some pictures and descriptions of you new bars as well. I'm still debating what to do about my 1" bars and the resulting lack of master cylinder bore sizes.

Henrik
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Rex
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 09:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

should be something in the archives on this....

there is another option. Special frame plate, kind of expensive.

several of us want to make this modification. I don't have a torch myself. REX
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V2win
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 10:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Henrik,
Thanks for the input. Looking forward to seeing your pictures.

John
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Henrik
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 11:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rex; you'll need a torch, a vise and a no-mar hammer (it'll still mar the powder coat, but that's a different story : )) Vise soft jaws (copper or some such) is a good idea as well.

You can pick up a complete torch kit at Home D for around $20.

Henrik
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Rex
Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 02:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Interesting....might have to look for an S2 sidestand on ebay and try it. REX
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Rex
Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 02:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Henrik, you going to homecoming or bonneville this year? REX
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Firemanjim
Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 03:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rex,rumour has it he will be at Homecoming----
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S2pengy
Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 05:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

We need to come up with an exchange program with these...
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Bartimus
Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 09:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here is a pic of my kickstand after Aaron modified it for me.
I believe he basically does just what Henrik says, heats it up and just bends it.



The mod is great! The lock still works, locking the stand in place, plus with the bend, it doesn't roll forward at all. : )
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Henrik
Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 09:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Unfortunately Homecoming is off my schedule - sorry.

No pictures today; lawn, bathroom tiles and garage clean-up took top priority ;)

Henrik
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Bluzm2
Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 09:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've go pics somewhere, may take a day to find them.
I need to do Carl's S2, mine's done.
If you have a oxy/acetlyne, put piviot end in vice, heat and bend to suit with your hand.
No need to beat with a hammer.

Also, the Rustolium Machine Gray rattle can is a perfect match for the stock gray side stand paint.
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Imeazy
Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 11:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's a couple of threads on the subject...

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/47623/124590.html

This one has pics of the bend results...

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/14036.html
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V2win
Posted on Sunday, April 30, 2006 - 08:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Imeazy,
Thanks.

John
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Henrik
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 09:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here are finally the pictures:


S2 kick stand



S2 kick stand



S2 kick stand



S2 kick stand



S2 kick stand



S2 kick stand


As you can hopefully see from the pictures, I used the "square" top of the kickstand as a guide for the bends, and in relation to that bent the kickstand in towards the bike as well as forward - towards the front of the bike.

The stand now is less leaned over when on the stand and the kickstand tucks in nicely when up.

However, I think I bent the kickstand a tad too far forward. If you look at the side picture with the kickstand up, there is the chance (or would the be risk ...) that the kickstand could touch down in a tight left-hander when fully loaded and suspension compressed. I may have another go to try to correct that.

Of course, I then run the risk of the swingarm hitting the stand when the suspension extends. But you get the picture (no pun intended : ))

Hope this helps

Henrik

(Message edited by Henrik on May 04, 2006)
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Rex
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 12:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very nice. I agree with an exchange program. I would send mine in to be done. Thanks ,REX

Buellie Dan..Can you guys do the work? let us know. REX
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