Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
New kickstand design
Rick:
I could probably whip a bunch of these out in the shop with a little work if their were enough folks interested. I designed a weld on unit, as I think it provided the cleanest, most compact design, so you need a welder to attach. The hardest part is the special little safety catch button, as I'm not sure I could design this for all applicable years. However, for trail riders, I don't think this is really an necessity. KTM's have the rubber catch, but in talking with the KTM dealer, he said he has never sold the rubber catch, as folks don't use them.
If there is enough interest, let me know, and I'll price a stick of aluminum, the spring, bolts, and shipping in order to spit a few out. I am going to design the same unit for Ben's new KX, so will have one for a 250 and 125 by then end of summer.
And all I really wanted was compact kickstand for my own use....
Rick
Paul:
Count me in.
sdkx500:
Im in for 1
Rick:
Looks like I have some parts to search and price, as well as a few jigs to put together. Might as well make this an easy manufacturing process and try and get something out for other bikes. My initial thought is that I should be able to make these including shipping in the US for around $50 bucks. Maybe less if the metal market settles down.
sdkx500:
sounds great. I will just need to find a welder anybody know one in the san diego area?
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