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I went for a nice ride with some friends in the canyons a few days ago. As I was taking a tight uphill left corner, I heard the sound of scraping metel. I got home and had a look at my bike and sure enough I scraped up the kickstand and my exhaust. I had the bike leaned over pretty good, but I'm thinking maybe my suspension is too soft or has this happened to anyone else?
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Re: Ever drag your kickstand?
No,I haven't.
Sounds like the rear end might be a bit low-have you set your sag?Full Yosh
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Re: Ever drag your kickstand?
Dragging hard parts is bad. Something is not right there."I spent most of my money on Scotch, women and cigarettes. The rest I just wasted"Comment
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Re: Ever drag your kickstand?
do it all the time.
2 up with Reet on the backwww.cycleinnovations.com.au
It never ceases to amaze why people ask for advice then when I give it they either ignore it or argue against it.
But then I don't know all that much about TL's
wwjd.......what would jimmy do.Comment
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Re: Ever drag your kickstand?
I had that problem on track and consequently removed the kickstand. Didn't help, I still dragged midpipes, so I raised the rear about 0.5 to 1cm. Didn't help for long, with a good rear tyre I managed to drag the shift arm, the footpeg and the midpipe
I then went for shorter footpegs, but still managed to drag them.
Note that I did NOT crash.
But honestly on the road... it shouldn't happen! You should either drive more careful or raise the rear.
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RuferLast edited by rufer; 10-08-2010, 05:59 AM.TL1000SW, candy jade lime yellow. TL1000cup.de champion 2007, 2008, 2009Comment
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Re: Ever drag your kickstand?
You guys must be going very fast to lean the bike that far.Comment
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Re: Ever drag your kickstand?
Rufer probably is, but on the street it'll be something else - body position, suspension etc.Originally posted by Spyrious View Post
Stu, a US stand
http://wotid.com/pictures/thumbnails.php?album=45
A photochop of the two on the bike: (I was after more ground clearance due to the M4 holding the stand down a touch).
Last edited by Steve TLS; 10-08-2010, 06:44 AM."I spent most of my money on Scotch, women and cigarettes. The rest I just wasted"Comment
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Re: Ever drag your kickstand?
no I just lean over a long way.
dont hang off at all.
no chicken strips when I ride solo
5 mm two up.www.cycleinnovations.com.au
It never ceases to amaze why people ask for advice then when I give it they either ignore it or argue against it.
But then I don't know all that much about TL's
wwjd.......what would jimmy do.Comment
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Re: Ever drag your kickstand?
I think I will check the sag today. When I got the bike, I set the suspension to standard settings and it felt pretty good to me. But this last occurance I was wearing full leathers so the weight probably made a difference plus pushing it a little hard. Ha Rufer, now my exhaust looks like yours!Comment
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