Seeking someone to fabricate longer kickstand

Thenemos · 01-26-2020, 12:49 PM

I’m seeking for someone willing to fabricate a longer kickstand for my 2008 Nomad 1600.

BrokeAss · 01-26-2020, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Thenemos

I’m seeking for someone willing to fabricate a longer kickstand for my 2008 Nomad 1600.

I'm able to, but it would probably be much more economical (considering back and forth shipping and all that) to take it to a local machine shop.

redjay · 01-26-2020, 01:21 PM

The usual cure is to replace the kickstand with a longer one from another Kawasaki.

http://www.vulcangadgets.com/files/md_kickstand.html

BrokeAss · 01-26-2020, 02:01 PM

Gadget to the rescue once again! Hard to believe that site is still up after all these years...

Thenemos · 01-26-2020, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

The usual cure is to replace the kickstand with a longer one from another Kawasaki.

http://www.vulcangadgets.com/files/md_kickstand.html

I don’t have the tools to get this mod completed.

**plumber63** · 01-26-2020, 04:01 PM

I did the 800 one on my 06. Moved the pins and mounted it. Was to long so had to cut it and remove about 1" from it weld back together and grind the joint smooth. So has a spot that has no chrome. If you have a local welding shop they could do this for you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-VU...UAAOSwAGtZyaqW

redjay · 01-26-2020, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Thenemos

I don’t have the tools to get this mod completed.

You don't have the tools to change a kickstand ?
Find a kickstand and have a garage change it for you if you cant do it yourself.

TrapperAH1G · 01-27-2020, 02:38 AM

Haven't had to do anything to my Nomad stand, but when I put taller front and rear tires on my Honda 1100 tourer it leaned more than I was comfortable with. So, I made a pad from hard plastic, drilled a couple of holes through the kickstand “foot” and used some chrome bolts. Worked like a charm.

redjay · 01-27-2020, 04:38 AM

Here is another idea. The Thunderfoot retractable kickstand puck.

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plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 989	I did the 800 one on my 06. Moved the pins and mounted it. Was to long so had to cut it and remove about 1" from it weld back together and grind the joint smooth. So has a spot that has no chrome. If you have a local welding shop they could do this for you. https://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-VU...UAAOSwAGtZyaqW __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,952	Here is another idea. The Thunderfoot retractable kickstand puck.
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