I would order new, but that's just how I roll. I don't like my bike having less than perfect stuff on it. (yes I know it's a dirt bike!) Sorry to hear about your kickstand...
I saw that. On one hand, I think that I'd like to see what a new one would look like, on the other hand I think if I had a welder fix, reinforce, and lengthen the one I've got, I might be better off.
I think I'd fix what you've got. What if you buy a new stand & the problem is that the lug on the frame was welded on wrong? Yes, I am cheap. Murf
On the DR650, it's the frame tab that bends, but rarely. Those guys are able to bend them back, using the mounted kickstand as the lever.
The DR650 kickstand is chrome-moly and once bent it requires a hydraulic press to bend it back. I tired heating it and used a "large" hammer with no luck. Buddy of mine had access to a press and even then he said it took some time. Not all kickstands are created equal. Just ask KTM owners. ;-) The kickstand on my 2010 KLX250S is not bent in that forward configuration. Not sure what happen there. The bike stands maybe 15-20 degrees off vertical when the kickstand is down.
Dude, Gotta comment on the paint-job you're rocking on your floor jack. Very Sweet. BTW: My oldest daughter lives a couple miles down the road in Beaverton. Nate
hey guys, i also want to know about the seat, do you know if i can make a new wider seat? they told me that the seat that i allready have is too narrow and i cannot make a wider one, there is no space
Hey guys, Wondering if you guys know of anyone (other than Corbin) that is making a lowered seat for the KLX? The folks at Seat Concepts only make a wider seat for the bike. Guess I could use links to bring the bike down a bit? FWIW, I'm a stocky, 5'9" old fart. Thanks... Nate
Nate, Seat Concepts can and have made lowered seats for the KLX250S. I know because I have one. Go to the vendors section and look at the Seat Concepts thread. They can do just about anything you want. I really like mine. I'm 5'5" and it made a huge difference. I don't need the lowering links for now. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19785537&postcount=885 New seat with old foam comparison photos. The new seat is also wider in the rear and narrow in the front for standing clearance. Scrambleon
I see the '09 and '12 muffler for the KLX250s have different part numbers in the parts fiche. Can someone tell me what the difference is? Wanting to get a stocker for my '09 KLX. I see a '12 that I may can buy.
