lowered bike -- need to shorten kickstand - SV650.org

23-05-05, 11:31 AM

Morning all,

New to the forum and have a big question.

I'm 5'3" tall and just got my '04 SV650S 4 days ago. We lowered her 3" by replacing the stock dogbones with longer ones but now of course I have NO lean when I put down the side stand/kickstand. So strategic parking is a necessity.... Any advise on how to shorten it?

Thinking I need to cut out about 1" of stand and have it welded back together (inserting a metal rod for stability purposes) but I was wondering if anyone has experience with this and could offer some comments?

Thanks in advance,

~Kitty

23-05-05, 11:43 AM

Can't see a prob with this. Any car repair place should be able to cut off and reweld the little foot for small money. Try 1/2" at a time, its easy to take more off but more tricky to put it back

BillyC · 23-05-05, 12:02 PM

I think this is a little known problem, that is facing the increasing number of shorter ladies on the site - Kate and Samnooshka.

Please let us know how this goes!

23-05-05, 05:06 PM

I've heard you can adjust(file down) the stop on the side stand where it hits the sidestand switch so when you kick it down it goes further forward so therefore the bike will lean over more.

Sid Squid · 23-05-05, 05:17 PM

You can make a bit of difference by filing the stop, but to make any sizeable change you really need to shorten the stand, it's an easy enough job for anyone with a hacksaw and a welder.

If you were in the London area I'd be glad to help, but it's a bit of a way to your house from here.

23-05-05, 07:21 PM

Thanks so much for the advise!!

I went to a good machine shop out here and they took off 3/4" of the stand, inserted a metal rod to make it stronger and welded it all back together -- even repainted it for me -- nice guys eh?

All for $30

Nowhe foot rests on the ground correctly and my heart doesn't stop when I have to get off of her -- even though I'd rather just stay on :P

~Kitty

23-05-05, 11:31 AM	#1
lilmskitty Guest Posts: n/a	lowered bike -- need to shorten kickstand Morning all, New to the forum and have a big question. I'm 5'3" tall and just got my '04 SV650S 4 days ago. We lowered her 3" by replacing the stock dogbones with longer ones but now of course I have NO lean when I put down the side stand/kickstand. So strategic parking is a necessity.... Any advise on how to shorten it? Thinking I need to cut out about 1" of stand and have it welded back together (inserting a metal rod for stability purposes) but I was wondering if anyone has experience with this and could offer some comments? Thanks in advance, ~Kitty

23-05-05, 12:02 PM	#3
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	I think this is a little known problem, that is facing the increasing number of shorter ladies on the site - Kate and Samnooshka. Please let us know how this goes! __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

23-05-05, 05:17 PM	#5
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	You can make a bit of difference by filing the stop, but to make any sizeable change you really need to shorten the stand, it's an easy enough job for anyone with a hacksaw and a welder. If you were in the London area I'd be glad to help, but it's a bit of a way to your house from here. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

23-05-05, 07:21 PM	#6
lilmskitty Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks! Thanks so much for the advise!! I went to a good machine shop out here and they took off 3/4" of the stand, inserted a metal rod to make it stronger and welded it all back together -- even repainted it for me -- nice guys eh? All for $30 Nowhe foot rests on the ground correctly and my heart doesn't stop when I have to get off of her -- even though I'd rather just stay on :P ~Kitty

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23-05-05, 11:43 AM	#2
jonacol Guest Posts: n/a	Can't see a prob with this. Any car repair place should be able to cut off and reweld the little foot for small money. Try 1/2" at a time, its easy to take more off but more tricky to put it back

23-05-05, 05:06 PM	#4
mr&mrs_sv Guest Posts: n/a	I've heard you can adjust(file down) the stop on the side stand where it hits the sidestand switch so when you kick it down it goes further forward so therefore the bike will lean over more.