Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
New kickstand design
Rick:
Don't ya just love building stuff that works!! I have over 1000 miles with the new leg in place, and the only problem I have had is keeping the nut tight. I used a crimp style lock nut, but found I needed to add blue locktite. I've got a couple of hundred miles since the lock tight was added, and it seems to have worked.
As a note, I'm not real confortable using my kickstand to lube the chain, so just put it on a popup stand in the garage during cleaning. Since I use an O-ring chain, it doesn't require lubrication as often.
Can't wait to see other designs. For the catch, I switched to the little rubber KTM strap and 3/8" fine thread counter sunk bolt. I had to drill a small hole in the edge of the air box and insert the rubber strap from inside, but it is a much cleaner look and easier to put on and off. The taper on the bolt helps keep the rubber strap from coming off, so I can ride with confidence that the kickstand stays in place. The spring seems to be secure as well, but just can't trust it.
Happy building.
Rick
KXcam22:
After some testing I have found that I definately need to make some type of catch. The spring I used isn't quite strong enough (hey I thought 1980 was a good year for srpings). On a big bottom out my kickstand popped out of the sidepanel. I think the KTM spring and a catch is in order. Rick, can you post a pic of your latest catch with the KTM rubber strap. Thanks. Cam.
Rick:
I have added a picture of my rubber KTM catch in the gallary. I drilled a hole in the edge of my air box, and had to modify the square end of the KTM rubber catch to get it to sit right (once you see one you will know what I mean). The catch is very clean looking and easy to use.
Rick
KXcam22:
Rick,
Thanks fo the pic. I looks great, simple but secure. I think I will build one similar, just have to think a bit on how best to handle a round, hollow kickstand shaft. Cam.
crewfor32:
Help! I'm not able to find the pics.
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