Kickstand Removal

This replaces the Kickstand.

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.

References

• Kickstand replacement basic how to in Say10 easy steps by Say10 for FX.