After converting my ‘15 FX to 17†wheels (see post in pics and video section) the kickstand was just a little too long and the bike was likely to tip over. I ordered the medium long kickstand for the FXS. Here is the technique I used to swap it over. This would also work if you were just changing your kickstand for whatever reason. Should only take you about 20 minutes. Enjoy.
1 Jack up bike by whatever you’re preferred method. I used an MSR pro stand.
2 From the right side of bike reach underneath and remove E clip with a flat blade screwdriver.
3 Go to the left side of bike. With the kickstand in the up position (less spring tension) wiggle the kickstand while tapping the
pivot pin from underneath with a soft faced hammer.
4 Continue to wiggle the kickstand while gripping the pin which should slide out. Mine came out by hand with a rag.
5 Carefully slide kickstand away from frame and unhook springs from frame. The kickstand will still be under some tension
from both springs, inner and outer.
6 Remove 2 bronze bushings from kickstand and remove allen bolt securing springs to kickstand.
7 Clean and grease bushings. Insert bushings into new kickstand and replace chamfered bolt with springs. My chamfered bolt
was not very tight and I assume it was being held in from the spring tension. I went to tighten it all the way in but that
seemed to push the springs out too far. I put blue Loctite on it and threaded it about half way in. I will check this after a few
rides to ensure it does not fall out!
8 Clean and grease pin. Have the pin and a tapered punch that fits nicely in the hole ready to go. Hook the springs onto the
frame, grip the kickstand with both hands, put your shoulder into the bike so it won’t tip. While pushing straight down on the
kickstand, get it onto the frame and insert the tapered punch. Now raise the kickstand into the up position. Remove punch.
The hole will be almost aligned. Insert the pin as far as it will go, mine stopped at the frame. With the kickstand still in the up
position, tap the bottom of the kickstand pivot area up towards the frame with a dead blow hammer while pushing the
pin in. This should align the hole and allow the pin to go right in.
9 Go back to the right side of bike, reach underneath and install E clip with needle nose pliers.
10 Check for smooth operation and make sure the magnet in the kickstand triggers the sensor.
I initially tried to use a hook to remove the spring before pulling the pin but found that the springs were under so much tension I almost pulled the bike right off the stand. If you have an assistant this could be a somewhat easier method. Or you could just loosen the bolt that holds the springs and let it fly. I didn’t feel like looking all over the shop floor for an hour trying to find parts. Either way step 8, installation is still a bit of a pain. Hope this helps someone! Say10
Author
Topic: Kickstand replacement basic how to in Say10 easy steps (Read 677 times)