[insaneduane]

Does anybody have problems throwing their kickstand out with their foot seems like no matter what angle I go at it I can't get this thing to flip out and I have to reach down with my hand and pull it out, and if your boots are wet forget about it I'm thinking of welding a small nipple on there so will be easier to catch because this is starting to get annoying.

Thank you for your time
Duane out

 

[madtom421]

Very well documented problem. Check out the mods section there have been many fixes for this issue. I personally find that a squirting of WD40 lubricates it enough to make it much easier to swing out.

 

[rij1]

I added an extra rubber cap on the rubber bumper on the frame. It kicks the kick stand out I bit more. And like mad tom said, wd40 helps allot.

 

[insaneduane]

Thanks should have thought to look in popular mods

 

[KoffinUpALung]

+1 for WD40.

 

[LeaderDuece]

I shimmed out the plate that holds the rubber bump stop. Now that it is farther out, the kickstand is farther out and thus easier to get to.

I think I got that idea from Churchkey.

 

[rcoligan2]

I like to use spray can white lithium grease. Seems to last longer than Wd-40. Give the pivot point a good cleaning first.

 

[Luv2LafMcc]

I did the kickstand mod from PDX Warrior :

Here's the "BEFORE"...

And the "AFTER" below...(note the grout/tile position change is about 1 1/2 tiles)

i opted to just drill out the spacers to remove the inner threads (made it a spacer). Easier to assemble.

Lock washers and blue locktight on the bolt threads. Workes like a charm!

Thanks PDX!

 

[SSLT1KID]

I was wondering if I was the only one

 

[pimpdaddy]

Three Warriors and 6 years later I'm still reaching down with my left hand... go figure!

 

[MidnightTrain]

Three Warriors and 6 years later I'm still reaching down with my left hand... go figure!

Ditto. I'm so used to using my hand i don't even think twice about it. I just reach down and pull it out, no pun intended

 

[Desertboy13]

I have same issue try shimimg it out with washers n not enough. Saw on here the tip of using chair leg tips so im going to try that ...i

 

[LeaderDuece]

I did it like luv. I think I had to use longer bolts, but now I never even think about it.

Having said they, for years I would just pressure wash the hinge and it would practically fall down.

 

[Desertboy13]

I did the simplest thing which was spray the kickstand hing with degreaser n spray with wd40 n wotks great...

 

[umpire3]

I used 3/4" x 1-1/2" heater hose slipped over the rubber bumper. That moved the kick stand out far enough to kick it out easily.

Used chain lube on the pivot point.

 

[docker]

I extended the the kickstand 'stop' about 1" and it's brought it out far enough to get your heel on it.

 

[TurtlePL]

Three Warriors and 6 years later I'm still reaching down with my left hand... go figure!

Maybe this solution might help You - kickstand extension. This one on the link is from Kuryakyn but in other companies I saw similiar items.

Xchoppers.com - Küryakyn Universal Kickstand Extension (ea)
Amazon.com: Kuryakyn 7109 Kickstand Extension: Automotive

 

[Mocho Warrior]

Ultra late to this party! Most are accustomed to push (with the foot, obviously) or kick the kickstand downward to open. The Warrior's kickstand has to be pushed or kicked FORWARD.
Do not lube with WD40 (not that it doesn't work but it's short lasting) use Dry Lube with Silicone instead.
Apply inside the hinge. It will leave a white dried powder. Wipe the excess and that's it.

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[SHAKALIFE4ME]

I took the advice of the cheap fix and wrapped the end in black grip tape.. WORLS LIKE A DREAM!!

 

[mkayx]

wd-40 works for me