Kickstand Mod: Step-by-Step, with photos - Page 5 - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

CallMeMudd · 07-09-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Deafvl800rider

I lowered my vl800 2 inches but did not bother with kickstand mod. It didn't matter if I parked on sloped lot, I usually park it with front fork far left and set 1st gear on, I parks where bike leans against downslope without dropping it. I was thinking about doing kickstand mod if I lower rear down to 3 inches.

Deafvl800rider

I just did the 3" lowering bones in the rear and I've had a little anxiety about how upright the bike sits at times on the stock kickstand. It's very windy out here in the mojave and I've seen a lot of bikes on their sides after the wind storms. A little more lean couldn't hurt it...

gossman · 08-25-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yogurt

Two things all motorcycles should have: A Flash-to-pass button and a locking kickstand like on Harleys.

Well I got the flash to pass switch on the Suzi

Kyleh1214 · 12-11-2012, 12:18 AM

Had my new (to me) 04 Vol up on the lift to give it an oil change. Figured I'd take a look at the kickstand while it was already up. I ended up grinding off most of the small nub off. Ad I have to say I like the way she leans now. Plus it makes me feel better knowing its going to take a little more for it to tip now.

bipestuff · 12-11-2012, 05:32 PM

Still haven't done this yet, may need to give it a go!

c50pdx · 03-20-2013, 05:14 PM

Anybody know if this is still an issue on the 2012 C50?

Mr.Hanbar · 04-23-2013, 03:04 AM

thanks for the link to the blog, ill make sure i check it out and if do the same to the kickstand ill post pictures.

King-Pin · 04-23-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by c50pdx

Anybody know if this is still an issue on the 2012 C50?

I don't think so. I had an '07 and did not have to do this. It seems that Suzuki fixed it before the '05 models, if I'm not mistaken. . . .

psohershey · 05-17-2013, 10:22 PM

Wish I had known about this sooner. My kickstand just failed today and my bike fell over. On top of a scrapped tank badge and a dent in the same location, I strained my wrist at the same time. =[

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psohershey · 05-17-2013, 10:42 PM

The web page is down =[

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oldbrass · 05-17-2013, 11:12 PM

When in doubt I park the bike in 1st gear to keep from rolling WALLAH !!!

04-23-2013, 03:04 AM	#46 (permalink)
Mr.Hanbar Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MN, USA Posts: 18 Thanks: 18 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the link to the blog, ill make sure i check it out and if do the same to the kickstand ill post pictures. __________________ 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50

05-17-2013, 11:12 PM	#50 (permalink)
oldbrass Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Yelm,wa Posts: 36 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	When in doubt I park the bike in 1st gear to keep from rolling WALLAH !!! __________________ If you can`t fix it make it work..If you can`t make it work weld it

05-17-2013, 10:22 PM	#48 (permalink)
psohershey Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Lorenzo, CA Bay Area Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wish I had known about this sooner. My kickstand just failed today and my bike fell over. On top of a scrapped tank badge and a dent in the same location, I strained my wrist at the same time. =[ Sent from Motorcycle.com App

05-17-2013, 10:42 PM	#49 (permalink)
psohershey Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Lorenzo, CA Bay Area Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The web page is down =[ Sent from Motorcycle.com App

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