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johnnyvision
Posted 2013-08-13 7:00 PM (#142935 - in reply to #142866)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 4278

Banjodan - 2013-08-12 12:17 PM my large wife gets on with the stand down....no problems yet...and after lowering bike 1" I heated and bent kickstand to get more lean.... maybe there was a bad run of cheap steel...or maybe made in whonoswhere...

If you heated the kickstand you tuck the temper out of the metal. Be ready to pick it up some day when the kickstand gives out on you

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Jackfrost
Posted 2013-08-13 8:45 PM (#142941 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: RE: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Cruiser

Posts: 50
Huntsville On Canada
Mine is not bent. The mounting bracket has no bushing and the hole is very elongated. Dealer says, Vic wants to know if I lubed it on schedule. Still working on them. Its an 09 . Steel shoulder bolt inserted into what I think is an aluminum bracket. Duh. I'll let ya know how I make out.
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willtill
Posted 2013-08-14 5:27 AM (#142951 - in reply to #142941)
Subject: RE: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 1365
Central Maryland

Jackfrost - 2013-08-13 9:45 PM

Mine is not bent. The mounting bracket has no bushing and the hole is very elongated. Dealer says, Vic wants to know if I lubed it on schedule. Still working on them. Its an 09 . Steel shoulder bolt inserted into what I think is an aluminum bracket. Duh. I'll let ya know how I make out.

 

Would that not suck if that mounting bracket broke off?  900 pounds of motorcycle dependent on that little mounting bracket; that the kickstand bolt mounts through.

 

How would you park it if you lost the kickstand support?

 

I still have not found a bushing yet that will work  

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Cletisv
Posted 2013-08-15 8:44 AM (#143004 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: RE: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Puddle Jumper

Posts: 39
Reedley, CA
My kickstand on my 08 was bent so bad after a 800 miler I dropped her in a parking lot, after careful review I determined that earlier in that trip I lost the rear tire and the tow driver tied the bike down on the trailer with the kickstand down. WRONG>>>
Changed kickstand and no further problems
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visionriderlasvegas
Posted 2016-02-14 10:57 AM (#178753 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Puddle Jumper

Posts: 10
Las Vegas, NV United States
I have a 2011 vision I bought used and mine is bent. Bought from dealer. Hurt my back last year and couldn't figure out why, now I know why. I was always told you could stand on the floorboards to get on the bike, guess I won't be doing that no more. Will let you know how it goes at dealer, bought 2 year bumper to bumper warranty, it better be covered.



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johnnyvision
Posted 2016-02-14 6:16 PM (#178757 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 4278
Take your pick. Not a hard job to replace yourself.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l131...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD-MZbV5kek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzJf2PRTJH0

leave penns in spring till mounted
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trshooter
Posted 2016-02-18 8:54 AM (#178818 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: RE: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Puddle Jumper

Posts: 29
Tumbler Ridge, BC Canada
I straightened mine in a press just a week ago and ended up bending it a touch the opposite way and now my bike actually stands up a bit straighter. I like how it turned out it is a lot better. This was definitely a lot cheaper than replacing it.
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varyder
Posted 2016-02-18 10:46 AM (#178819 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA
I would replace it. Mine suddenly broke in a parking lot when I used the left bar to pull myself up after checking something under the bike. Imagine my distress when I was pulling up, and the bike is coming down, with the front tip over narrowly missing my left foot. I have learned never to use the floor boards to mount the bike, unless you weigh under 100lbs. Mine was neither heated, or bent purposely, rather bent from "normal" daily use. I always held the bike with me on it when the wife would mount, and I would hold the handle bar while she dismounted. The kick is a weak support member.
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visionriderlasvegas
Posted 2016-02-28 11:20 PM (#179001 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Puddle Jumper

Posts: 10
Las Vegas, NV United States
Working on a solution with a friend who also has a vision. Try putting an 1 1/2 " piece of wood under the kickstand, on a flat surface of course. Then, look at the lean angle and see if you are comfortable with it. Then, get on the bike and see how easy it is to get it off the kickstand. The difference is amazing but I can only guess that less lean angle would equate to less strain on the kickstand. Will post pictures after my new (warrantied) kickstand is installed.
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visionriderlasvegas
Posted 2016-02-28 11:22 PM (#179002 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Puddle Jumper

Posts: 10
Las Vegas, NV United States
Sorry, it's late. Make that 1 1/4" piece of wood. Please post what you think!!!!!!
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witchdoctor
Posted 2016-03-13 11:09 AM (#179220 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Cruiser

Posts: 128
We offer HD kickstands that will solve this. We sell them to some of the police Depts. that ride cross bikes.
https://buywitchdoctors.oursafeserver.com/p/4324/victory-motorcycle-...
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visionriderlasvegas
Posted 2016-03-13 3:13 PM (#179222 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Puddle Jumper

Posts: 10
Las Vegas, NV United States
Witchdoctor, funny I just sent an e-mail to you on your website asking the same question. Do you have any idea if the replacement kickstand stands the bike up a little more? I have a 1" thick chunk of metal under my new kickstand and it's just a tad high, 3/4" would probably be about right to keep a little lean into it.
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Arkainzeye
Posted 2016-06-06 9:26 AM (#184543 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA
i noticed my 2011 kickstand is bent as well.. my bike almost fell over with my passenger on back getting off the bike.. it never done this before.. i noticed for a few months i felt like the bike leaned over more than it should.. but i thought i was just being weak... now i know for sure its bent.. i put a straight edge against it and then compared it to others.... does anyone make a adjustable kickstand?
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jimtom
Posted 2016-06-06 9:29 AM (#184544 - in reply to #184543)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States
adjustable kickstand , now that is a good idea!
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trshooter
Posted 2016-06-06 9:44 AM (#184545 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: RE: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Puddle Jumper

Posts: 29
Tumbler Ridge, BC Canada
I decided to do some modifications to my kickstand after it started to bend. I talked to my dealer about it and he put in a request to have it replaced under warranty. Polaris never replied - big surprise.

I wrote Polaris about it and they told me my 5-year warranty does not cover as the kickstand is only covered under the first year - Another big surprise!

So then I straightened it in a press and split some heavy wall 1? square tubing, fit it around the kickstand, clamped it tight and welded the tubing back together.

While I was at it I replaced the rubber pad on the bottom that wears out way too quickly with an old piece of a car tire and stainless rivets.
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Arkainzeye
Posted 2016-06-06 3:58 PM (#184548 - in reply to #184544)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA
jimtom - 2016-06-06 9:29 AM

adjustable kickstand , now that is a good idea!



http://www.ebay.ie/itm/victory-cross-roads-cross-country-hardball-v...
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Arkainzeye
Posted 2016-06-06 4:00 PM (#184549 - in reply to #184544)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA
I wish I could find one for sale

Edited by Arkainzeye 2016-06-06 4:00 PM
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johnnyvision
Posted 2016-06-06 7:05 PM (#184551 - in reply to #184549)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 4278

2011 vision and up can use 2011 to 2016 Hammer or Vegas a long with vision ones 

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jimtom
Posted 2016-06-07 5:14 AM (#184556 - in reply to #184548)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States
Arkainzeye - 2016-06-06 3:58 PM

jimtom - 2016-06-06 9:29 AM

adjustable kickstand , now that is a good idea!



http://www.ebay.ie/itm/victory-cross-roads-cross-country-hardball-v...

I never knew that existed. That is exactly what is needed.
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Travelin Man
Posted 2016-06-07 8:56 AM (#184557 - in reply to #184548)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Iron Butt

Posts: 721

Arkainzeye - 2016-06-06 3:58 PM jimtom - 2016-06-06 9:29 AM adjustable kickstand , now that is a good idea! http://www.ebay.ie/itm/victory-cross-roads-cross-country-hardball-v...

 

Good idea but I wonder just how strong the threaded portion of the adjustable kickstand can be.

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jimtom
Posted 2016-06-07 9:54 AM (#184559 - in reply to #184557)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States
i would bet it is at least as strong as the one piece stock unit.
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beemerdad2@yahoo.com
Posted 2016-08-24 9:06 AM (#188582 - in reply to #184559)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Cruiser

Posts: 190
So yesterday I decided I'd run to a cafe a couple blocks from my place to get something to eat. Got off the bike and headed for the door and heard a crash. Not only did the kickstand itself break off the top of the tang(or whatever it's called) where the bolt goes into the frame, the bolt itself broke at the top of the threaded portion.

I'm taking the stand to a local welder to see if he can weld up a beefier portion to replace the part that broke off. My old '85 beemer broke off in the same spot but the broken bolt was a surprise. The stand itself is straight too which I didn't expect.

Edited by beemerdad2@yahoo.com 2016-08-24 9:06 AM
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Arkainzeye
Posted 2016-08-24 2:14 PM (#188587 - in reply to #110173)
Subject: Re: 2011 Vision Bent Kickstand


Visionary

Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA
Here is one cheap .
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Victory-Vision-Tour-6059-Kick-Side-Stand-Kick...
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