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Posted by Drift1
 - January 29, 2013, 16:40:25 PM

Can't wait to see what you have up the sleeve for this mod Chief.

Posted by chief
 - January 29, 2013, 12:13:40 PM

The problem with the one I have on the GW is ... its specific to THAT style foot, and it could get in the way if you've changed anything. ANY attached plate is going to be a problem for those reasons...

So:
Attached Plate
  • Always on the kickstand
  • Must be specific to the bike
  • Might be too big and get in the way
  • Might bee too small and not do its job

Universal Plate

  • can be any size
  • can be any shape
  • won't get in the way when riding
  • hard to position while on bike
  • hard to remove while on bike
  • hard to store while on bike

The best plate would be the one that is there when you arrive and stays when you leave... not likely. So you have to carry one with you.

I'm going to get serious about designing one that will deal with most of these problems. I have an idea that might work - and resolve the problem of a universal plate.
Posted by pcarrell
 - January 29, 2013, 09:18:59 AM
Quote from: Petemoss on January 29, 2013, 08:20:22 AM

I'm really curious if this plate will be large enough for extra soft surfaces or gravel. Grass a day or two after a solid rain, super hot blacktop, etc...

I was wondering the same thing!
Posted by adeyar
 - January 29, 2013, 08:20:22 AM
Quote from: Drift1 on January 29, 2013, 06:49:06 AM

So far with all the ideas for a kickstand plate the ones here for sale on the forum seem to be the best option,IMOP.Especially like RATMAN said they are attached with a set screw and no monkeying around in your bag trying to find it.

I'm really curious if this plate will be large enough for extra soft surfaces or gravel. Grass a day or two after a solid rain, super hot blacktop, etc...
Posted by Drift1
 - January 29, 2013, 06:49:06 AM

So far with all the ideas for a kickstand plate the ones here for sale on the forum seem to be the best option,IMOP.Especially like RATMAN said they are attached with a set screw and no monkeying around in your bag trying to find it.

Posted by John Hopkins
 - January 28, 2013, 15:43:04 PM
Quote from: DC on January 28, 2013, 06:40:22 AM

I got one free from a lawyer that had a booth at a bike meet.  It's just the usual thing with their advertising all over it, but it works.

I should hang on to that if I were you..it isn't often you get something free from a Lawyer...

If he smiled when he handed it to you, count your fingers..

John.

Posted by DC
 - January 28, 2013, 06:40:22 AM

I got one free from a lawyer that had a booth at a bike meet.  It's just the usual thing with their advertising all over it, but it works.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 27, 2013, 14:58:18 PM

  DUH YUp sither I done did......

Posted by 49Reo
 - January 27, 2013, 13:10:22 PM

Say, that's a great idea, did you think of it all by yourself? :o

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 27, 2013, 12:52:07 PM

  I do know that a empty crushed beer can were you fold the end in does an awesome job, so just carry a can of beer around with you and when you need it drink it , crush it and bingo a stand support.

Posted by 49Reo
 - January 27, 2013, 10:31:51 AM

Several years ago, a buddy of mine and I came out of the Canadian Tire store, walked over to our bikes; someone had parked their Harley next to ours. Problem was, it was a VERY hot day, he didn't put anything under his sidestand, and his bike was about halfway over on its side. Bob went back to the store but couldn't find the guy, so we pulled his bike back up and put one of our plywood plates under his kickstand. I wonder what he thought, when he came out and saw his bike on that piece of wood, and the rather large hole in the pavement right ahead of it.

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 27, 2013, 09:46:06 AM

  you now are on the official no pants list.....for pictures........my comment on bag hunting will not be typed into the forum, but I am sure with your furtile imagination you can finish it. But it does make sense to have it attached to the side stand so you never have to find it. Great if you are in the areas were paved shoulders and a lot of parking lots are gravel, and really good for you people down south were the parking lots get really hot and the pavement heats up and gets soft. Also really good for our BigFoot Boy in BC with all the pine needles on the ground and the soft mountain ground whie he is out hunting up magic mushrooms.......

Posted by Drift1
 - January 27, 2013, 09:12:31 AM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on January 26, 2013, 23:44:04 PM

now that is cool and it is permanently kind of mounted to your ride....better then a defaced hockey puck.....and not having to dig around in a bag to find it....

Thought I also saw them in Black RATMAN.I'll keep my out for the mailman and my signed hockey puck,thank you.Besides what's the matter with digging around in a bag....about the only place you'll have to dig cause we know it sure isn't in your paints pocket.... :D :) ;) :o :o

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 26, 2013, 23:44:04 PM

 now that is cool and it is permanently kind of mounted to your ride....better then a defaced hockey puck.....and not having to dig around in a bag to find it....

Posted by adeyar
 - January 26, 2013, 23:21:41 PM

Auto and motorcycle has a chrome plate. Would this work?
http://autoandmotorcycle.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=95&products_id=412

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