|
June 14th, 2020, 10:28 PM
|
#1 |
|
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Frank
Location: CO
Join Date: Jun 2020 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 7
|
My Ninja 300 leans too much on kickstand
Just bought the bike today. Great bike except the bike looks like it leans too much on the kickstand and when I put a 1 inch spacer under the kickstand, it leans less and looks normal. The bike has never been down. If my kickstand was one inch longer, I would be happy. What can I do? I'm not a welder to add 1 inch to the bottom of the kickstand.
|
|
|
|
June 15th, 2020, 05:18 AM
|
#2 |
|
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
|
I don't know that particular stand since I have a 250, but put it on the center stand and take a look at the pivot bolt to see if it's tight. Also feel the play of the stand to see if the pivot it worn badly, and see if the stand is bent. You can then attack the problem(s) you find.
Welcome to the board, Frank! |
|
|
|
June 15th, 2020, 06:37 AM
|
#3 |
|
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Frank
Location: CO
Join Date: Jun 2020 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 7
|
The2014 Ninja 300 doesn't have a center stand, the kickstand doesn't look bent, there doesn't seem to be excessive play at the top of the kickstand. The bike just leans at a terrible angle. The bike has never been down, and the guy took excellent care of the bike. If I knew of another kickstand that was a little longer, I would find that one, somehow. They only seem to sell adjustable kickstands that are for bikes that have been lowered.
|
|
|
|
|
June 15th, 2020, 10:21 AM
|
#4 |
|
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
|
You can drill some holes through kickstand pad and screw in an aluminium block underneath.
|
|
|
|
|
June 15th, 2020, 10:28 AM
|
#5 |
|
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Frank
Location: CO
Join Date: Jun 2020 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 7
|
It could work! Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
June 15th, 2020, 05:23 PM
|
#6 |
|
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Frank
Location: CO
Join Date: Jun 2020 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 7
|
Fixed the kickstand!
Thanks guys for the suggestions. I went looking for a piece of aluminum at Home Depot. Couldn’t find anything I needed. Passed the wood tool aisle, and my
McGiver mind found this aluminum square and the rest is history! Cut a chunk off of it and now it’s on my kickstand. |
|
|
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
|
June 15th, 2020, 05:49 PM
|
#7 |
|
ninjette.org guru
Name: C
Location: Hawaii
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 472
|
I wonder if your bike has a taller tire than stock? I have that same problem on my 250 which has taller than stock pirellis.
__________________________________________________
"It ended up being the loose nut behind the wheel" 
|
|
|
|
|
June 15th, 2020, 06:00 PM
|
#8 |
|
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Frank
Location: CO
Join Date: Jun 2020 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 7
|
I’ll check that! I wonder what the stock tires should be?
|
|
|
|
|
June 15th, 2020, 06:05 PM
|
#9 |
|
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Frank
Location: CO
Join Date: Jun 2020 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 7
|
They’re stock size 110 front 140 back
|
|
|
|
|
June 16th, 2020, 05:18 AM
|
#10 | |
|
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
|
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 16th, 2020, 06:41 AM
|
#11 |
|
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Frank
Location: CO
Join Date: Jun 2020 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 7
|
Yep!
|
|
|
|
 |
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| [motorcycle.com] - Kawasaki is Developing a Slingshot Competitor That Leans | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | May 27th, 2020 11:25 AM |
| [visordown.com] - Rider leans too far and lowsides into another biker... | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | April 16th, 2018 04:25 AM |
| A trike that leans to turn like a bike and...........flies like an autogyro !!! | Motofool | Videos | 17 | January 20th, 2013 11:50 AM |
| [hell for leather] - TreMoto Monstrosity leans into the future | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | May 24th, 2010 02:30 PM |
| Thread Tools | |
|
|
