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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 01:02 AM
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Okay, so I'm lowering my bike a inch and a quarter. I really don't want to spend 180 on a new kick stand. So a buddy of mine is going to cut my stock kick stand.....any ideas of how much I need to take off? He's cutting it and then welding the little foot thingy back on. HELLLLLLPPPP![sm=feedback.gif]
 
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 04:32 AM
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I would not cut too much. Maybe a 1/4 or 1/2in to start. You can always cut more later.
 
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 04:51 AM
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K...thanx
 
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 06:24 AM
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 03:21 AM
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I would not cut too much. Maybe a 1/4 or 1/2in to start. You can always cut more later.
I second that..
 
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 03:17 AM
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You can also file the front stop to alow the stand to go further foward while keeping the same length, or you can bend it out a little to.
 
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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Well I took my kick stand to a professional, and he took off about an inch. I put it on last night, and it sits like it's never been messed with. It's beautiful! He did a really good job.
 
Old Apr 9, 2005 | 07:01 AM
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Congrates...Now do more mods...More...More[sm=smiley35.gif]

Sorry I am addicted to modding
 
Old Apr 9, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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Congrates...Now do more mods...More...More[sm=smiley35.gif]

Sorry I am addicted to modding

Yeah I'm work'n on it. For some reason, I just can't seem to get everything I want with this cute little smile and blonde hair....they keep talking about this thing called money

 
Old Apr 9, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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So far...hehehe....I've lowered it 1 1/4in, took that ugly *** fender off, and I'm waiting on my blinkers to come it. You know the ones that are in the tail light? I like those. Haven't really decided what kind of exhuast to get. I'm debating on Muzzy or Scorpion. ANY SUGGUESTIONS?
 

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