Kickstand problem

[Russell]

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.

 

[chainmaker]

I hope the bike didnt suffer too much !

 

[Russell]

I hope the bike didnt suffer too much !

No the bike took it much better than I did. (no one likes to see one of his children hurt) LOL

 

[2door]

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

 

[cobrafreak]

My Indian build fell over because of high wind. Nothing happened other than a broken mirror. Lesson learned. Park into the wind.