Anyone swap out or modify their kickstand?

I noticed that the bike leans a fair mount more than my other bikes when on the side stand. Being heavier to start with, then add luggage and such, sometimes I think about whether that can be "adjusted" out. When ride height is raised (if it does) it would be worse.

Has anyone ever done anything about it? If so pros? Cons? How did you go about it?

 

Soupy makes an adjustable kickstand

I’ve had to cut mine down since I installed lowering triangles but sure bet you could add a little as well—

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I had that issue with another bike. Wound up carrying a block to fit under the stand and add 3/4 of an inch. Even in the VFR, I carry a plastic plate for the side-stand. If you have ever seen a stand sink into soft material (even hot asphalt can do it) and allow a bike to tip over, you'd see the value in having something which spreads the load out.

 

My fabricator says the easiest way is to thicken the pad from the bottom.

 

That makes sense. Probably easy enough to remove and weld a piece of stock to the bottom of it.

 

I have one of these - got it to reduce the pressure:
http://www.rg-racing.com/browsetype/kickstand_shoes/Honda/VFR800F/PKS0056SI/

It's just OK. Started off not fitting right and had to dremel and file some of the top plate just to make it line up and fasten. Tightened it down and ended up deforming/bulging the top plate because I didn't remove enough material (if I had removed more, I was worried that it wouldn't stay on securely). It was super tight upon first installation but now, after about 5-6 months, it is loose and rattles a little bit (even though the top plate is still tightened down all the way). The added thickness raises the bike and lessens the angle of tilt just a bit but IMO nothing really substantial. Also, the way it was designed/manufactured, the bottom of the shoe doesn't make completely flat contact with the ground - it hits at an angle so the inside edge is the primary contact surface (I suppose if the ground is soft enough for the edge to dig or sink in, or if enough aluminum wore away over time, then eventually the whole bottom would make contact).

 

I find that my 8th gen doesn’t lean enough, bike is too upright. I am very wary of which way the pavement slopes to keep it from falling over.

 

my 6th gen doesn't lean enough for my liking either, but my rear tire is really worn in the centre. I am waiting for spring when i put my new tire on to see if that makes enough difference. maybe an adjustable link would be the best for all conditions

 

I once had a Ducati 851 monoposto,had it three days a rode it down to see my girlfriend and left it on the side stand out side her house went in had a cuppa and chat then went out side to show her it, I could not see it and I thought 'shit its been nicked' but it was laying on its side as it had sunk into the tarmac! it was not a hot day but when I looked at it I noticed that a strip had been replaced for cable TV,was I pissed off or what, got it repaired by her dad but the bike was jinxed as I has several weird things happen to it

 

Good to know. In the pics I just couldn't get past the 6" peg slider

 

LOL I didn't even notice that!