Replacing Center stand with kick stand?

[UFOmoplata]

Hello,

I'm looking to replace the center stand with a kick stand in order to be able to run an 08 engine in an 04 bike. With the generation difference, I won't be able to run the exhaust without it running into the center stand.

Is this a common mod?

[greg737]

Originally Posted by UFOmoplata

Hello,

I'm looking to replace the center stand with a kick stand in order to be able to run an 08 engine in an 04 bike. With the generation difference, I won't be able to run the exhaust without it running into the center stand.

Is this a common mod?

There are lots of us who've removed the center stand (and have never missed it). That said I always carry a "Camel Toe" (a little puck you can put under the foot of the kick stand in case the ground or pavement is soft), and when the bike is in my garage it is always on a Pit Bull rear stand. My 2005 EX250 is without a center stand because I run an Area P full exhaust.
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[UFOmoplata]

Originally Posted by greg737

There are lots of us who've removed the center stand (and have never missed it). That said I always carry a "Camel Toe" (a little puck you can put under the foot of the kick stand in case the ground or pavement is soft), and when the bike is in my garage it is always on a Pit Bull rear stand. My 2005 EX250 is without a center stand because I run an Area P full exhaust.
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Forgot I even posted this thread.

Thanks for the info. I'm on it.

[UFOmoplata]

Could anyone let me know what the kickstand bolt part number is?

Size, thread pitch, etc.

[SLOWn60]

Originally Posted by UFOmoplata

Could anyone let me know what the kickstand bolt part number is?

Size, thread pitch, etc.

http://www.ronniesmailorder.com/oemp...7952a7/stand-s

[UFOmoplata]

Originally Posted by SLOWn60

http://www.ronniesmailorder.com/oemp...7952a7/stand-s

Thank you SLOWn60.

Are these hardwares something you want OEM or would this just be something to pick up at Autozone?

Looks like I need 10x25 bolts for the kickstand, and 8mm nuts for the exhaust manifold.

[SLOWn60]

Originally Posted by UFOmoplata

Thank you SLOWn60.

Are these hardwares something you want OEM or would this just be something to pick up at Autozone?

Looks like I need 10x25 bolts for the kickstand, and 8mm nuts for the exhaust manifold.

The kickstand bolt & nut are specialty items and not a simple bolt & nut. I suppose you could go haywire and use a regular bolt but it would be extremely sloppy. They aren't a mortgage payment so I'd definitely go OEM if it were my money.

[SLOWn60]

Originally Posted by UFOmoplata

Thank you SLOWn60.

Are these hardwares something you want OEM or would this just be something to pick up at Autozone?

Looks like I need 10x25 bolts for the kickstand, and 8mm nuts for the exhaust manifold.

Indicates 6 mm nuts on the list

[Motofool]

Originally Posted by UFOmoplata

Thank you SLOWn60.

Are these hardwares something you want OEM or would this just be something to pick up at Autozone?

Looks like I need 10x25 bolts for the kickstand, and 8mm nuts for the exhaust manifold.

Ask for fine threads:
https://www.boltdepot.com/Metric_hex...8.8_steel.aspx

Although finding the original used hardware in e-bay is possible, you may be able to find something like this at Pepboys:
https://www.boltdepot.com/Metric_sho...il_finish.aspx

Why does your 2007 Ninja not have an original side stand?

[UFOmoplata]

Originally Posted by Motofool

Why does your 2007 Ninja not have an original side stand?

I have no idea.

Basically, it was only bought because the owner's kid wrecked his 2009 250R. They swapped over the engine out of the newer bike.

That's why I need a mix of both gen fasteners.