Busa Kickstand, Corrected in later years?

[Corso1]

All-

I have read about the kickstand mod, and the horror stories of our babies just "taking the dive" in parking lots etc. I was wondering if this was something that Suzi had addressed in the newer models? Maybe I am missing something, but my 04 seems stable on the stand. I would rather be safe than sorry however, so if you all think it still needs done let me know!!

Thanks-
Corso

 

[nitrousjunkie]

You won't know it till it hits the pavement. The answer is no, its not a mistake,you just need to park it in gear.The mod you're talking about just gives it a bit more forward position(the kickstand) therefore a bit more stability. The bike will still fall over or roll of the stand if you dont park it in gear. Hope this helps!!! NJ.

 

[Jace]

better safe than $orry

 

[BusaReds]

nope my 04 sidestand needed to be done
now I can push my bike while on the stand it wont fold under, just slides on the stand
took about an 1/8 inch out of the stop area of the side stand.......

 

[Corso1]

Thanks guys.

I suppose I have a date with a grinder then.

The only other bike that I've played with that had similiar problems was a Ducati 888. That italian engineering, what can you say.

Thanks again-
Ryan

 

[IL_BusaBoy]

This is the one mod that I haven't done to my 04 yet. I guess once I can get some time this weekend I'll do it.

 

[DAB]

This should be the first mod you do to the bike.

 

[NearDeath]

do the kickstand mod... It took me 20 minutes with a dremel. (Just don't take off too much... A little cut up high makes a big difference in angle down low...

I love the way it sits now. I have mine lowered to and the stance is almost perfect... Never worry about it falling over anymore that is for sure...

Cloud

 

[TruWrecks]

I have an 04, and I did do the mod because i've had my bike started to tip over. I was lucky that a friendly biker nearby caught it for me! I took about 1/32in off the contact spot on my sidestand. It made a pretty big difference in the stability.

 

[harbor area busa]

hey fellas i would like to see a couple pics of this mod , so i can do it correctly. thanks

 

[TruWrecks]

Here the link (it's also at the top of the Sticky section on this part of the forum):

 

[BigBSBusa]

This is one of those "Why not do it?" mods. It will only be a waste of a few minutes of your time if the bike doesn't fall over. If it does fall over you will wish you had done it. You make the call!

 

[Got-Busa?]

As long as you follow one of the first rules of owning a motorcycle, you WILL NEVER HAVE A PROBLEM!

PARK THE BIKE IN GEAR, ROLE IT FORWARD WITH THE CLUTCH RELEASED TO TAKE OUT THE SLACK, THEN......SET IT ON THE STAND!  Same as when parking it on a hill. You just have to do it all the time with the Busa!

The problem is people leave the bike out of gear and it doesn't take much.  Just a slight hill or even wind will push it just enough forward that the bike weight makes the kickstand close up.  

Next thing you know......CRUNCH, the bike is on the ground!