Kickstand problem

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Russell

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While at the coffee shop I saw my BTR fall over. Rushed out and picked it up. There was a fairly strong wind. So I faced it directly into the wind. Five minutes later I see it go over again. This did not make me happy.
Upon investigation, I realized due to stretching the frame 4+ inches the center of gravity had changed. With only a small amount of side pressure the rear wheel would lift and over she would go.
After moving the kickstand forward 4" the bike became much more stable while parked.
 

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2door

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Because I never trusted the the stand on my Schwinn Jaguar I use a double kickstand. One in the stock location and the other mounts to the rear axle. thatsdax.com has the rear stand. I don't see it on his webpage but give him a call.
303-459-2780....tell 'em 2Door sent you :)
Tom