Good motorcycle shop in the Santa Clarita/Antelope Valley area to shorten kickstand?

Discussion in 'West – California, the desert southwest & whatever' started by Mayhem_Unlimited, Jul 22, 2013.

  1. Mayhem_Unlimited

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    Hi,

    I recently installed a Kouba link to lower my TR650 and now the bike sits a bit more upright (less lean) with the kickstand down. As such, I'm looking for a reputable motorcycle shop in the Santa Clarita/Anetlope Valley area to shorten my kickstand to get the original lean back.

    Can anyone recommend a good shop in the area to do this work? Thanks in advance. :freaky
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  2. Off Limits

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    You mean you need a hack saw?
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  3. msgtretired

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    If you can't find a hacksaw, get taller tires :lol3:lol3
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  4. High Country Herb

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    Manracks is somewhere in California, and can convert your side stand to make it adjustable for about $60. jungleplant is a vendor here, and can give you more info:

    http://www.manracks.com/#!kickstand-service/cgwa


    I was going to do this with my wife's DR350, but I think I'm just going to cut it shorter with a hack saw, and borrow my friend's welder to glue it back together. It doesn't need to be pretty.
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  7. Mayhem_Unlimited

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    Thanks guys, I'll be calling Charlie on Monday.
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  8. dunerat

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    I'm in LA/ So Pas if all fails.... Low low rates adjustable height if desired:deal
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