Cutting down sidestand

[slowflyn]

My daughters Honda was lowered about 2" by the guy I bought it from. The sidestand has a weld in it so I assume he already cut it once but not enough. The bike stands nearly upright, so do I cut the sidestand again or get a new one and then cut it? Suggestions on how much to cut off to get a decent lean angle.

[SweetLou]

You can cut it again, but not sure how much you will have to cut out.

[WildKat]

It really stands that straight up? that's kinda odd. It wouldnt hurt to cut it, I dont think, but just make sure you only do alittle at a time..or u may end up buying a new one anyways.

[UFO8MyCow]

I would say cut it on both sides of the weld that way you dont end up with two welds.

[SEQX34]

I would say cut it on both sides of the weld that way you dont end up with two welds.

+1 to what corey said
(Lou, i'm starting to think that corey is smarter between the two of you )

[slowflyn]

I would say cut it on both sides of the weld that way you dont end up with two welds.

Great idea, guess I'll start with a 1" cut and see what happens.
Thanks.

[thurockk]

I have seen a couple of bikes with cut sidestands fall over in parking lots because of no bend at the bottom. When asphault heats up in summer down here, your stand can sink.

[ThAzKat]

I would say cut it on both sides of the weld that way you dont end up with two welds.

+2, great job thinking that one out Corey.

[arsenic]

I'd sart with a 1/2 inch, if it's been lowered 2 inches already a one inch sut might be pretty drastic, but that just my opinion