Summer Kickstand tip?

mbarr10 · 04-27-2021, 12:49 AM

Now that summer is coming, sometime soon? I thought of the Kickstand pad. While watching “Her Two Wheels” on u-tube she had an issue with the pad, while upright and under a load, Camping load. It had flipped over and was out of place. This put her off balance. It made me think, Who does not know this.
An old Harley rider showed me a Tip/ Trick for this. Put a key ring on the end/ loop of the kickstand pad, attach some sort of cordage. Bring it up to the handle bars, add 2 foot. Put a loop in it and drape the loop over the handlebar, around the bar. Make it of some contrasting color. Now take it back and wrap the cord around the pad and store it where ever way you choose. Pocket, Tank bag, Side bags.
With it wrapped around the foot pad from the last time, Deploy it and adjust it to the correct location for your bike. Set the bike down. You will not be off balance, even with a load and your good to go. This is also helpful on blacktop parking lots in the heat of the summer.
Now just put the loop around the handlebar. It will remind you not to leave the pad and you will have it for the next stop every time. Saves Money!!
BONUS: Any time you may need a bit more cordage to strap something down, Well you have some.

**smokier** · 05-01-2021, 07:54 AM

Nice tip thanks for sharing!

Ride safe,
Smokier

redjay · 05-01-2021, 10:25 AM

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Thunderfoot-...-/192915608432

Retractable kickstand pad with a cord that goes on the handlebars.

mbarr10 · 05-01-2021, 04:12 PM

Nice Link redjay.

04-27-2021, 12:49 AM	#1
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Summer Kickstand tip? Now that summer is coming, sometime soon? I thought of the Kickstand pad. While watching “Her Two Wheels” on u-tube she had an issue with the pad, while upright and under a load, Camping load. It had flipped over and was out of place. This put her off balance. It made me think, Who does not know this. An old Harley rider showed me a Tip/ Trick for this. Put a key ring on the end/ loop of the kickstand pad, attach some sort of cordage. Bring it up to the handle bars, add 2 foot. Put a loop in it and drape the loop over the handlebar, around the bar. Make it of some contrasting color. Now take it back and wrap the cord around the pad and store it where ever way you choose. Pocket, Tank bag, Side bags. With it wrapped around the foot pad from the last time, Deploy it and adjust it to the correct location for your bike. Set the bike down. You will not be off balance, even with a load and your good to go. This is also helpful on blacktop parking lots in the heat of the summer. Now just put the loop around the handlebar. It will remind you not to leave the pad and you will have it for the next stop every time. Saves Money!! BONUS: Any time you may need a bit more cordage to strap something down, Well you have some. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2021, 07:54 AM	#2
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Nice tip thanks for sharing! Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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05-01-2021, 04:12 PM	#4
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Nice Link redjay. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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05-01-2021, 10:25 AM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,945	https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Thunderfoot-...-/192915608432 Retractable kickstand pad with a cord that goes on the handlebars.
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