Bigfoot

[r80rt]

I had welded a 2" washer to my kickstand for better support on soft ground. Yesterday afternoon I was out riding around and almost everyplace I stopped the ground was soft enough for it to start sinking in. I came home and dug around in my tractor's tool box and found a big 3" washer, so I whipped off the kickstand and welded it on, shot it with a little Krylon and put it back on the bike. It will surely help with that dreaded sinking feeling.

 

[G19Tony]

I like that it makes the bike a little more upright, too. Well done.

 

[AZ7000']

Can you post a pic of it in the up position?

 

[r80rt]

Forgive the dirt, I've been out having fun. There are no clearance issues with anything, when both stands are up there is 1/4 inch between the two at the closest point.

 

[Migolito]

I've epoxied on a piece of 1/4" rubber about the same configuration as you have to my KTM500. It worked perfectly for 5 years until I sold it.

 

[r80rt]

I hadn't thought about epoxie, That would make a simple way to do it if you don't have a welder handy. Good idea!

 

[Migolito]

I used this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L8NW83K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I cut an oblong piece and used Gorrila glue 2 part epoxy. Once dried, it stuck like a....well, it stayed on. As seen on my fabrication of the LRD luggage rack my welding skilz leave a whole lot to be desired. My glueing skilz are above average

 

[r80rt]

Mine is called Gorilla welding, Ugly and Strong! I always go for function over form.

 

[AZ7000']

There are Good welders and good grinders!

 

[r80rt]

My grinder removes a lot of ugly.

 

[timmmy todd]

I rigged my own a couple days ago. I was thinking to soften the edges a bit after epoxy dries.

 

[r80rt]

Looks great, you'll be glad to have it.

 

[G19Tony]

Well done, and field expedient.

 

[timmmy todd]

thanks