I stumbled upon the nichols kickstand bolt, but how does this bolt prevent the kickstand from automatically retracting? Where does it go?
It replaces the stock kickstand bolt that I think has a nub the spring bends over to make it auto-retract.
Quote from: cayman s on October 29, 2010, 09:13:59 PM
Actually, it's flat. The spring slides across or over the head of the bolt.
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So is it held in place by friction? Or does the extended travel allow it to lock into place, like a regular stand? The stock's hex head prevents the spring from traveling further.
The stock bolt has a boss that sticks up. The metal plate holding the spring stops there and pivots some.
The Nichols/etc bolts dont have the boss. Metal plate remains straight and no spring tension to pull the stand back.
I have them on my bikes, zero issues.