Longer Kickstand Needed

[1tondriver]

Hey all, since installing my Robem Linkage I am needing to make several adjustments, one of them being needing a longer kickstand. The link did exactly what it should by raising the rear but now the bike is leaning over precariously with the stand down. 
I looked at PSR’s website but they don’t appear to adjust longer. I have also seen some of the pads that screw to the foot of the stand, but not sure that would add enough length. 
So, does anybody have a good suggestion to solve my problem that doesn’t require me fabricating something? Maybe someone has already tackled this issue? 
Who wants a project while we are all quarantined
TIA

[Evill_Ed]

23 minutes ago, 1tondriver said:

Hey all, since installing my Robem Linkage I am needing to make several adjustments, one of them being needing a longer kickstand. The link did exactly what it should by raising the rear but now the bike is leaning over precariously with the stand down. 
I looked at PSR’s website but they don’t appear to adjust longer. I have also seen some of the pads that screw to the foot of the stand, but not sure that would add enough length. 
So, does anybody have a good suggestion to solve my problem that doesn’t require me fabricating something? Maybe someone has already tackled this issue? 
Who wants a project while we are all quarantined
TIA

 

24 minutes ago, 1tondriver said:

Hey all, since installing my Robem Linkage I am needing to make several adjustments, one of them being needing a longer kickstand. The link did exactly what it should by raising the rear but now the bike is leaning over precariously with the stand down. 
I looked at PSR’s website but they don’t appear to adjust longer. I have also seen some of the pads that screw to the foot of the stand, but not sure that would add enough length. 
So, does anybody have a good suggestion to solve my problem that doesn’t require me fabricating something? Maybe someone has already tackled this issue? 
Who wants a project while we are all quarantined
TIA

I was freaked out at the lean angle of my bike after adding the AP linkage. I never did anything about it and it’s been fine.  Leave it alone for awhile and you’ll get used to it. Mine seems normal to me now.  

 

Ed

[Evill_Ed]

BTW - I love the title of this post “Longer Kickstand Needed” I was saying that before I even had a motorcycle

[1tondriver]

6 minutes ago, Evill_Ed said:

BTW - I love the title of this post “Longer Kickstand Needed” I was saying that before I even had a motorcycle ">

Lol

I don’t know that I will get used to it. I mean this thing is leaning over a lot. I will take your word for it now and cus you later if it falls over

 

[mossrider]

Just now, 1tondriver said:

Who wants a project while we are all quarantined
TIA

Let me rummage around the shop tomorrow and see what's what. I can prolly weld ya up sumthin for shipping. 

Especially since I have more kickstand than I need.

[Evill_Ed]

8 minutes ago, 1tondriver said:

Lol

I don’t know that I will get used to it. I mean this thing is leaning over a lot. I will take your word for it now and cus you later if it falls over

 

This how mine looks on the side stand. It hasn’t fallen or rolled forward. It looks worse than it is. 

[1tondriver]

7 minutes ago, mossrider said:

Let me rummage around the shop tomorrow and see what's what. I can prolly weld ya up sumthin for shipping. 

Especially since I have more kickstand than I need. ">

Thanks @mossrider ! I wish I could say the same

 

6 minutes ago, Evill_Ed said:

This how mine looks on the side stand. It hasn’t fallen or rolled forward. It looks worse than it is. 

I think mine is leaning even more but hard to tell from that angle. 

[robbo10]

If it was me, I would be buying one of those pads and, if necessary, screwing on a block of hardwood to thicken it. But then that's just me just sayin'. 

[1tondriver]

1 hour ago, robbo10 said:

If it was me, I would be buying one of those pads and, if necessary, screwing on a block of hardwood to thicken it. But then that's just me just sayin'. 

Yea thanks, I have considered one of those. It’s still an option. 

[blackout]

I added a pad on mine.   You should do similar or make sure you set your bike on solid ground.  Uneven ground can be a problem too.  Get in a hole and your bike falls over.    My pad adds .375", but I'm using my own suspension link.

[1tondriver]

I’m wondering if this would do it. Made and shipped from China so who knows about quality and when it will get here..

For Yamaha MT-07/FZ-07/MT-07 2014-2020 CNC Side Kickstand Stand Extension Plate

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This Side stand foot plate enlarger increases the area of the side stand foot. Yamaha MT-07 2014-2020. Yamaha FZ-07 2014-2020...

I think I like @blackout‘s better however. 

[blackout]

16 minutes ago, 1tondriver said:

I’m wondering if this would do it. Made and shipped from China so who knows about quality and when it will get here..

For Yamaha MT-07/FZ-07/MT-07 2014-2020 CNC Side Kickstand Stand Extension Plate

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This Side stand foot plate enlarger increases the area of the side stand foot. Yamaha MT-07 2014-2020. Yamaha FZ-07 2014-2020...

I think I like @blackout‘s better however. 

Do you know how to tap threads?  It's relatively easy and you can buy the aluminum from www.onlinemetals.com.

[1tondriver]

8 minutes ago, blackout said:

Do you know how to tap threads?  It's relatively easy and you can buy the aluminum from www.onlinemetals.com.

I am sure I can but would need to buy the tap’s to do it. Maybe I can borrow them. Thanks for the link

[blackout]

5 minutes ago, 1tondriver said:

I am sure I can but would need to buy the tap’s to do it. Maybe I can borrow them. Thanks for the link

Lowes has taps that include the drill bit size needed.  You can use wd-40 instead of regular cutting fluid.  Go with 6061 aluminum. 

[fzar]

On 3/27/2020 at 7:18 PM, Evill_Ed said:

I was freaked out at the lean angle of my bike after adding the AP linkage. I never did anything about it and it’s been fine.  Leave it alone for awhile and you’ll get used to it. Mine seems normal to me now.  

Hasn't troubled me in the slightest. It seems to work fine for me with the AP link and the Ohlins shock. 

[shinyribs]

On 3/27/2020 at 7:53 PM, 1tondriver said:

 I have also seen some of the pads that screw to the foot of the stand, but not sure that would add enough length. 
 

See if you can find out how thick those feet pads are, then slip some plywood or whatever under your kickstand foot to see if the added thickness is right for you.

Once you figure out how thick you want to add give me a shout. I have a chunk of nylon here that might make a good thing to use as a foot extender thickness adder doohickey. Nylon is super tough, but not as slippery as metal. Will "bite" in to asphalt parking lots well. 

It's stark white and will look dirty though. Not sure if that would bug you. Would be super easy to pop a couple bolt holes in the stock foot though, with the way it's made.

[Gofast Innovations]

There are lots of choices in adjustable kick stands. Here is one.

Good luck,

Paul

 

[1tondriver]

34 minutes ago, Gofast Innovations said:

There are lots of choices in adjustable kick stands. Here is one.

Good luck,

Paul

 

Thanks, I have yet to see one that extends longer than stock. All the ones I have looked at are able to go shorter for people with lowering links. 
 

 

8 hours ago, shinyribs said:

See if you can find out how thick those feet pads are, then slip some plywood or whatever under your kickstand foot to see if the added thickness is right for you.

Once you figure out how thick you want to add give me a shout. I have a chunk of nylon here that might make a good thing to use as a foot extender thickness adder doohickey. Nylon is super tough, but not as slippery as metal. Will "bite" in to asphalt parking lots well. 

Thanks @shinyribs!