Now it may just be me...but I've been riding bikes for a long long time...and have owned alot of bikes....and my 04 Busa's kickstand works just like every other bikes I've ever owned.....great. It leans over plenty far and the stands angled plenty fine....my bike has never come anywhere close to falling over for any reason, ever. But I've also parked a whole lotta bikes over the years
Well I personally have not done the kick stand mod... and have not had any problems till now! Touch woodNow it may just be me...but I've been riding bikes for a long long time...and have owned alot of bikes....and my 04 Busa's kickstand works just like every other bikes I've ever owned.....great. It leans over plenty far and the stands angled plenty fine....my bike has never come anywhere close to falling over for any reason, ever. But I've also parked a whole lotta bikes over the yearsso it could just be me
One thing that helps a ton is always making sure you turn the bars into the lean when you put the kickstand down. If you lock your bars when you leave the bike the bars will only lock in one direction...towards the kickstand side of the bike. And ALWAYS park your bike with the front tire facing the uphill side of any slant you park on...best bet is to park it at a slight angle to an uphill.....kickstand side facing down the hill...then theres really no way it can roll off the kickstand or tip over...cause you got gravity working for ya' not against ya'
You would be surprised!i too have nvr done the mod. Just dont park facing down hill how hard is that
What problem? Every sport or ST bike I have even owned, sits the same way on it's stand. This "Problem" is not particular to Suzuki, IMO all these style bikes have the same issue. You want a bike that never falls over? Buy a Harley...they have locking stands...no performance and they make a lotta noise for nothing, but they have locking stands...using your head stops these bikes from falling over you know...
Yeah, buy a Harley, they are good at parking in front of bars, and sometimes they can actually make the 1/2 mile trip to the next bar without braking down....just joking...........Anyways, does grinding the kickstand take anything away from its ability to hold up that much weight? Is there a downside to doing it?
My '05 seems to lean far enough over, but if others have had issues, there must be something to it....
That may have been the next post from somebody, but you bet them to it!oh shid.....
Why didn't someone just say;
"hey dumba$$, look in modifications, the whole thing is right there"
I promise that I'll look closer before asking stupid questions.
