Kickstand worn out - what? - Page 2

cbutteris · 08-21-2010, 06:19 PM

Thanks for the input - I'll be checking the rest of these wear areas tomorrow. KenBob mentioned several.

Working and riding alot this year, I have to admit some of these maintenance details have been overlooked.

Kickin' myself a bit for getting lazy, and it's dangerous.

kenb · 08-22-2010, 11:00 PM

I sprayed some WD-40 on the pivot and that made a huge difference in movement. Decided to take it apart and lube with moly grease. Just another thing to add to the regular maintenance list. After taking the kickstand off and lubing and re-installing, I wondered what a dealer would charge to "correctly" lube the pivot.

**Kawhead** · 08-23-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KenBob

I sprayed some WD-40 on the pivot and that made a huge difference in movement. Decided to take it apart and lube with moly grease. Just another thing to add to the regular maintenance list. After taking the kickstand off and lubing and re-installing, I wondered what a dealer would charge to "correctly" lube the pivot.

I don't know, but I bet when he gives you the bill you wont have it done again.

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-25-2010, 11:31 PM

I have been meaning to lube mine. That is something I will have to accomplish tomorrow.

kenb · 09-09-2010, 07:22 AM

On a side note, I use the right passenger foot rest to support my helmet as it is locked to the rear crash guard. Removed the foot rest and found wear on the rearward contact area from folding up and down. lubed the contact points and pivot pin. Moves almost too easy now. Plan to lube the left side as well along with the fronts. Something to think about.

**Top Cat** · 09-09-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KenBob

On a side note, I use the right passenger foot rest to support my helmet as it is locked to the rear crash guard. Removed the foot rest and found wear on the rearward contact area from folding up and down. lubed the contact points and pivot pin. Moves almost too easy now. Plan to lube the left side as well along with the fronts. Something to think about.

Well that dosen't sound to good. If you gat them to loose they will fall down by them selves. Mine are in the way when down and I get my heel caught taking off sometimes.

macmac · 09-09-2010, 10:44 AM

When lubing the stand, it's a good time to lube the shifter bell cranks too. These are exposed, but pretty well hidden.

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cbutteris Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodgeville, WI Posts: 240	Kickstand worn out - what? Thanks for the input - I'll be checking the rest of these wear areas tomorrow. KenBob mentioned several. Working and riding alot this year, I have to admit some of these maintenance details have been overlooked. Kickin' myself a bit for getting lazy, and it's dangerous. __________________ 2014 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Classic Tourer 1980 Kawasaki CSR 650 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-22-2010, 11:00 PM	#17
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	Kickstand worn out - what? I sprayed some WD-40 on the pivot and that made a huge difference in movement. Decided to take it apart and lube with moly grease. Just another thing to add to the regular maintenance list. After taking the kickstand off and lubing and re-installing, I wondered what a dealer would charge to "correctly" lube the pivot. __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL!
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08-25-2010, 11:31 PM	#19
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Kickstand worn out - what? I have been meaning to lube mine. That is something I will have to accomplish tomorrow. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-09-2010, 07:22 AM	#20
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	Kickstand worn out - what? On a side note, I use the right passenger foot rest to support my helmet as it is locked to the rear crash guard. Removed the foot rest and found wear on the rearward contact area from folding up and down. lubed the contact points and pivot pin. Moves almost too easy now. Plan to lube the left side as well along with the fronts. Something to think about. __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-09-2010, 10:44 AM	#22
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Kickstand worn out - what? When lubing the stand, it's a good time to lube the shifter bell cranks too. These are exposed, but pretty well hidden. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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