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Tourer
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Tacoma, WA | I remember there was a post about folks not being able to find the little round nub on their kick stand to put it down...so I made an extention. It is out of aluminum, and is stilletto-style. here are some pics of it on the bike, kickstand up, and down. Anybody interested in one? Or maybe one not as pointy, or different style? PM me. ------Metalguy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/metalguy/IMG_0961.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/metalguy/IMG_0959.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/metalguy/IMG_0958.jpg |
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Iron Butt
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| That looks nice, but here is what I was thinking about from Kury-Akyn. 
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=metric&ci=3852
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | MG that reminds me of Deathrace 2000 or Mad Max style, it's functional though and looks nice. Personally, I hit me kickstand everytime, I don't seem to have that problem. I'm been forgetting to put it up lately though, thankful it is more forgiving than a Wing. |
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Iron Butt
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| One question about the sidestand on the the Vision. Is there an engine cutoff switch if the bike is put in gear with the sidestand down as on all Hondas and Yamahas?
Edited by Travelin' Man 2008-04-04 10:06 PM
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Tourer
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Tacoma, WA | I have accidently left mine down a couple of times as well. I did find out that the rubber pad underneath does its job of putting the stand up for you!! The kurya---kin?? Mount looks like it may work, but I would wanna see it on a bike first. Mine is just a prototype, and I will test it out, and maybe see if different styles can be better choices. ----Metalguy |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | Travelin' Man - 2008-04-04 10:06 PM
One question about the sidestand on the the Vision. Is there an engine cutoff switch if the bike is put in gear with the sidestand down as on all Hondas and Yamahas?
NO - thank goodness! That to me is such a nuisance. |
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Tourer
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20 miles west of Chicago. | I'd be interested in one, but more rounded at the tip as it has the potential to come in contact with my ankle and boot. |
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Tourer
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Tacoma, WA | It can be done, no problem. I just did the design as seen because it was quick, and easy. I have been pm-ing with other forum members, and we have talked about different ends for it like skulls, and such. Anything within reason is doable, as I will be making all of these myself. Customization will be fairly easy for me to do.-----Metalguy |
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Tourer
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Tacoma, WA | We finally have some good weather, and I have been testing this unit out. I am happy to say that it is about the right length, and is easy to find with my heel when up. I will test out some other end shapes. Skulls were mentioned, and I got to thinking I can basically thread the end for about any tip, like dice, maltese cross, larger round ball, square, what have you. But so far, I am enjoying its utility.----Metalguy |
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Tourer
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Savannah, GA -Year round riding!! Yay! | Looks good, as a prototype. Maybe a thread for a valve stem cover, then some Loctite? I'm scared of the pointy (used to have stiletto ends on my bars on my VTX 1300, then a friend's wife flipped me- long story- and I rethought the stiletto ends)... I still wanna see the pics of your bike with the mailbox bags! 
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Cruiser
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NW Illinois | I have posted some pictures of a beautifuly crafted high quality extension for my kickstand that Metalguy made
Sorry the qulity of the pictures does not do justice to his work
I know skulls are not for everyone but this is a custom piece made by metalguy with a license plate bolt and it works great
Think of the possibilities with his talents
Thanks again Metalguy |
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Tourer
Posts: 537
, FL United States | MG,
Good work on your's and graybeard's kickstand. Could you make one with flames??? Those look very cool both of them. Good job. |
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Cruiser
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NW Illinois | Thanks dr reloader
Metal did a awsome job and no more trouble finding the end of the stand.
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Tourer
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, FL United States | I too have trouble at times trying to find the stand. |
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Tourer
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Tacoma, WA | Thank you for all the compliments! I still have the original one on my bike, and it has caused no problems with catching on anything but my boot heel. Been busy riding, tho. Over 8.000 miles since November. I recently found out my Dad is having some trouble finding the kickstand end for his GL1800, so I may have to make one for his 'wing, too!-----Metalguy |
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Cruiser
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South of Houston Tx | Ok were do I get one and how much?
I been busy riding too- 5000 miles since June 10th! hope i get rid of this dealer tag before its out of warranty! |
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Tourer
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, FL United States | So MG,
What other designs can you make??? |
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Tourer
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Tacoma, WA | Basically any design that can bolt onto the end can be incorporated. So far I have seen skulls, wolf heads, maltese crosses, indian heads, eagle heads, .44 mag cartridge ends, (I prefer .45 myself) If you have it, I can probably make it to fit. I can and have bought some of the ones listed above, or I can incorporate something you may have. For instance, if you own a pistol, or rifle, and want a cartride that was actually used in it to be the end of the side stand extention, I can make that happen. All you would need to do is send it to me. I wouldn't reccomend anything plastic, or with lots of small pieces, as they would probably break off. (like a spider with long legs, or a crossbones, for example) If you have something specific you would like, please, feel free to PM me, and we can swap info. -----Metalguy |
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Tourer
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, FL United States | Thank you. |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | PIc's of Kuy.. universal kickstand extension as I installed it on my Vis. |
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Cruiser
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San Antonio, Texas | Hey, Luke,
That looks good! It's hard to tell from the pics, is it the 2 7/8" or the 4 3/8" extension? I'm sure it's easier to find now. |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | It's the 4 3/8" Universal Kickstand Extension. Kuryakyn part # 7108. Got it from J&P Cycles. |
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Cruiser
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Park City, Utah | MG, I love the idea and your work. no pointy tip for me. I have enough body piercings. lol. the end may be a nice spot to pay tribute for me to a friend... I hate looking for my stand so, yes. great idea. |
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Tourer
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Tacoma, WA | Basically any end can be installed. So any item you want to thread onto the end can be incorporated. I am planning on making myself another one with a skull end on it, that as lit eyes (L.E.D.). That should be fun! I wil tie the wire for it into the lit side emblem circuit.---Metalguy |
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Side stand extension: Prototype on my bike now
