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Title: Longer Kickstand for M900 Post by: jonnymtb on August 23, 2010, 03:59:12 AM I just put on the 30 mm risers on my 2000 M900 to raise up the rear end. Works great and rides great but now it doesn't park so great. :(
I have a 2x4 under my kickstand now to keep it from leaning too far over. I've seen a lot of talks about new bikes and kickstand modifications but none for an older Monster. Any suggestions other then lowering it back to a world of slow steering? Title: Re: Longer Kickstand for M900 Post by: supertjeduc on August 23, 2010, 04:09:42 AM I made one
Just cut the old on (keep it about 4 inches long) I found a piece of square tube (how do you call that in englisch?) And welded (MIG) it to the left over stand It looks like this (http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v1/p881172178-5.jpg) Title: Re: Longer Kickstand for M900 Post by: Monstermash on August 23, 2010, 04:41:27 AM If you wanted quicker steering why not just lower the front end?
Title: Re: Longer Kickstand for M900 Post by: junior varsity on August 23, 2010, 05:31:51 AM ground clearance + where the rider physically sits (making it higher means more dramatic feeling when shifting weight)
Title: Re: Longer Kickstand for M900 Post by: jonnymtb on August 23, 2010, 11:25:31 AM Ground clearance was the main reason. Especially with the imperfect roads I ride on. I can't say I'm the greatest rider but I have scraped the shifter peg a few times on turns...still learning the whole lean off the bike thing.
At any rate I'm committed to this set up because I really enjoy the bikes response to my input. I just need to get around to my friends house to weld up a kickstand. |