Kickstand issue…what to do?

[FZ1_Demon]

Hey all,

Need a little help…

I just put on some new rearsets on my ‘09 FZ1, but now I found out that I can’t put the kickstand down with my boots while on the bike.

The nub that sticks out is right under the new foot peg location but too short to access it with my boot.

Only thing I can SOMETIMES do is use the toe of my boot to push down on the kickstand pad and push it down enough where it will stay out for a second and then move my boot around the foot peg and push the kickstand the rest of the way open. However, most times, it folds back again and I have to try it again.

Has anyone else had this issue? How did you fix it?

I was wondering if an ‘09 R1 kickstand is longer and if it would fit the FZ? Anyone try that?

Any thoughts would be appreciated because this is a pain and I’d hate to go back to the stock rearsets.

Thanks,
Mat

 

[Isleoman]

Barefoot is probably out as a solution. Can you extend the foot of the stand with a plate or tube. Try something temporary and then perfect the design.


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I know nothing about Gen 2, just trying to help.

 

[FZ1_Demon]

I appreciate the thoughts. I do have a welder, but haven’t used it yet. LOL! But I have thought of extending the nub that you are supposed to use.

Or, maybe I can see if I can place the rearsets further back and that may fix the issue. I haven’t tried that and it just hit me.

 

[Satan666]

Cut a piece of suitable diameter polyvinyl plastic tube and press it on the nub. Cut to size.

 

[FZ1_Demon]

Didn’t think of that one. Thank you kindly!