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Posted by chief
 - October 25, 2010, 10:40:22 AM

I've seen them replaced, shortened and bent... keep in mind there is a kill switch down there to deal with as well.

Finding a suitable replacement stand might be a problem. Give Ted  a call... he might have one or can make one for you. http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/tedsdesign.html

Apparently, Voyager kickstands are shorter than ours... that might be a "new" suitable alternative.

Posted by jveley
 - October 23, 2010, 19:35:59 PM

Just got the new pony home from Florida today-- a 2001 Drifter 800.  There's a problem (or, I should say, here's the first problem).   According to the prior owner, the bike was lowered 2 inches, but nothing was done with the kickstand.  With the kickstand down, it's so long that the bike stands vertical and is very easy to tip over.

What do people do about this?  Do you get a shorter kickstand, or modify the stock one to angle out farther?   Richt now, I parked it on a 2X6 in the garage so it doesn't tip over.

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