Kickstand

Zero's models' kickstands are made from cast aluminum and swings outward from the left side.

There is a safety interlock Hall sensor switch at the pivot that prevents the motor from operating when the kickstand is down.

Kickstands

Years	Model	Length	Part no
2013-2014?	S/SR	shorter than the DS/DSR	20-05660 03
	DS/DSR	10.8" / 275mm	20-05661 03
	FX	15.0" / 380mm	20-05662 03
	FXS
2015+	FX	13.5" / 343mm
	FXS	11.8" / 300mm

Both DS and FX kickstands are identical from the spring screw up to the pivot, and should interchange.

All the 2013+ kickstands uses the same pivot pin & spring.

References

Re: 2016 FXS Lowered Ride Height OEM Shock, Dual Use Tires, Drop Bars, Hand Guards,

Help needed: Kickstand "bent"

Mounting

3/8" E clip, Zero part no 90-0283700, also available generically.

Clevis pin custom, Zero part no 90-0279900.

Mounting bracket, custom

Maintenance

The official manual recommends keeping the pivot greased as necessary with a six-month check interval.

Problems

A Loose Kickstand can result from inadequate greasing over time.

Replacement

This replaces the Kickstand.

See Kickstand Removal and Kickstand Install for now.

Install

Tools

• Center lift or stand.
• Large flat-blade screwdriver or specialized tool like drum brake spring pliers for spring removal and replacement.
• E-clip tool (or needlenose pliers) for the 3/8" E-clip.

Steps

1. (When replacing) Remove the allen bolt securing the springs to the old kickstand.
2. (When replacing) Transfer the 2 bronze bushings from the old kickstand:
   1. Remove the 2 bronze bushings from the old kickstand.
   2. Clean and grease bushings.
   3. Insert bushings into new kickstand and replace chamfered bolt with springs.

      My chamfered bolt was not very tight and I assume it was being held in from the spring tension.

      I went to tighten it all the way in but that seemed to push the springs out too far.

      I put blue Loctite on it and threaded it about half way in.

      I will check this after a few rides to ensure it does not fall out!

3. Place the new kickstand onto the pivot.
4. Install the pin and spring

   Pin Before Spring

   1. Insert the pin.
   2. Raise the kickstand to its stowed/horizontal position.

      This minimizes the amount of force/extension to install the new spring.

   3. Install the spring over the kickstand hook with a suitable tool (see tools requirements).

   Spring before pin

   Have the pin and a tapered punch that fits nicely in the hole ready to go.

   1. Clean the pin and apply fresh grease to it.
   2. Hook the springs onto the frame, grip the kickstand with both hands, put your shoulder into the bike so it won’t tip.
   3. While pushing straight down on the kickstand, get it onto the frame and insert the tapered punch.
   4. Now raise the kickstand into the stowed/horizontal position.
   5. Remove punch.

      The hole will be almost aligned.

   6. Insert the pin as far as it will go, mine stopped at the frame.
   7. With the kickstand still in the up position, tap the bottom of the kickstand pivot area up towards the frame with a dead blow hammer while pushing the pin in.

      This should align the hole and allow the pin to go right in.

      Insert the pin and fasten it with a new 3/8" E-clip.

   Note: This is the most difficult and dangerous part of the job.

   Use eye protection while doing this and ensure your hands won't be damaged if the spring flies back while getting it over the hook.

   Focus on applying steady force with as much leverage as possible to extend the spring back along the swingarm.

   • One trick is to use a strong line looped through the hook as a pulley.
   • Another trick is to bend the spring enough back and forth to insert pennies between the coils, which holds it in an extended position.

     Then loop the spring over the hook and pull the pennies out with pliers.

5. Check the operation of the kickstand a few times.

   Ensure that it operates smoothly.

   Ensure the kickstand sensor detects the position of the kickstand, by checking the interlock indication on the dash while the bike is keyed on.

6. Put the kickstand down before letting the motorcycle off the lift to rest on it.

Removal

Tools

• Center lift or stand.
• Large flat-blade screwdriver or specialized tool like drum brake spring pliers for spring removal and replacement.
• E-clip tool (or needlenose pliers) for the 3/8" E-clip.

Steps

1. Place the motorcycle on a center lift or stand.

Spring Before Pin

1. Pull the spring off of the kickstand hook with a large flat blade screwdriver or a specialized kickstand spring release tool.

   Raise the kickstand to the stowed/horizontal position, to reduce spring tension.

   Warning:

   Be extremely careful working with the kickstand spring as it is under high tension.

   A specialized tool makes this easier.

2. Remove the pivot pin.
3. Remove the kickstand.

Pin Before Spring

1. Remove the pivot pin.
   1. Pull the E-clip off of the inside of the pivot.
   2. Raise the kickstand to the stowed/horizontal position, to reduce spring tension.
   3. Go to the left side of bike.
   4. Wiggle the kickstand while tapping the pivot pin from underneath with for example a soft faced hammer.
   5. Continue to wiggle the kickstand while gripping the pin until it slides out.

      Often comes out by hand with a rag.

2. Carefully slide kickstand away from frame and unhook springs from frame.

   The kickstand will still be under some tension from both springs, inner and outer.