6 over fork tubes = ghetto lean

[firstripholdmybeer]

I've got a 96 Xl 1200 Custom and looking for suggestions for a longer kickstand. Unfortunately I don't have access to any welding equipment or else I'd take that route.

[rockman96]

I've got a 96 Xl 1200 Custom and looking for suggestions for a longer kickstand. Unfortunately I don't have access to any welding equipment or else I'd take that route.

I know you're looking for the easy way out, but in my opinion (MY opinion) the only way to address that is to put some rake and/or stretch in it.

[Tattooo]

^^^^^ Yep you are right he want's the easy way out...^^^^^

Buy a new stand they sell differen't lengths..............

[firstripholdmybeer]

^^^^^ Yep you are right he want's the easy way out...^^^^^

Buy a new stand they sell differen't lengths..............

thanks I'll see what's out there. I think a +1" or +2" would work

[farmall]

Local welders often do small jobs. BTW I'd cut and extend the pad end, not the inboard end, because a stand is a lever.

[Guest]

do it properly & rake the frame,.. …..well, I guess it's your bike,.....it may help to think of things in advance of jumping in head first wanting the ''Instant Chopper'' look,...

[TriNortchopz]

got any pics?

[Tattooo]

got any pics?

Now your talking....

[firstripholdmybeer]

Local welders often do small jobs. BTW I'd cut and extend the pad end, not the inboard end, because a stand is a lever.

I spoke with a welder yesterday and he's a go. S. Lake Tahoe is limited on some stuff, I wasn't expecting there to be a welder so close. much thanks for suggesting that.

[firstripholdmybeer]

got any pics?

[Rhysmort]

Ghetto lean is fine unless your float in the carb (like mine, doesn't like it and coughs fuel out)!

[Tattooo]

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Yes sir you need a longer stand but that's not a bad look at all... It reminds of a sporty I had back in the mid 80s...

[james69]

sweet ass el co in the background tattoo

[Tattooo]

sweet ass el co in the background tattoo

Yea that was mine... 68 I believe it was...

[james69]

Yea that was mine... 68 I believe it was...

nice! got a 65 myself.

Oh and about the kickstand.. Pay a welder to extend it like mentioned above or I saw a post awhile back of a guy bolting an old skateboard wheel to the pad of the kickstand to make it taller.