Kickstand Removal

[bdynamite002]

I recently installed dual slip-on Voodoo exhaust tips on my 2012 Hayabusa. I ran into kickstand clearance issues with the exhaust, so I needed to install the supplied bushings. I actually used my brain for once and researched the best way to remove the kickstand beofre attempting. I found that several people where stripping the bolts. These bolts are in the bikes frame. Long story short I used a soldering iron to heat the bolt without melting the fairings and wiring. The bolts were heated one at a time to for 5 minutes to loosen the lock tight. Then I used a 1/2" drive 10mm bit on a breaker bar to remove the two frame bolts for the kickstand. I hope this helps someone. I drove myself crazy fearing stripping frame bolts in a brand new bike.lease:

 

[twotonevert]

Welcome to the oRg, I didnt realize they were on there that tight.

 

[sanket_420]

to the org. thanks for the info.

 

[newman]

Welcome to the org.

 

[1bondoman]

I just use the ole handy ingersoll rand 3/8 impact,,zips'em right out!

 

[Busa1166]

Mine came right off with no heat. But heating lock tight is an old trick so good tip if someone's bolts are to tight

 

[ky busa]

 

[mr8ball]

 

[dadofthree]

to the oRg

 

[mysticblu999]

Isn't it just 2 17mm bolts and a 4mm allen? Really easy just be careful not to strip it.

EDIT: Never mind, thats for a Gen 1, I haven't done it on a Gen 2.