Tools required:

• 4mm Allen (hex) tool
  -Kickstand length/height adjustment
• 5mm Allen (hex) tool
  -Kickstand mounting bolts to frame

 

 

You may need to adjust your kickstand, due to different weighted loads on a rack, or if you find you bike does/doesn't stand properly on its own.

NOTE: It is always important to check that bolts are properly tightened after any adjustments.

 

Check the amount the bike leans, can it stand by itself?
Always keep a hand nearby the seat/saddle to keep the bike from falling and/or damaging the frame and components.

 

The weight added to a rack for example changes the balancing point when the bike is being supported by the kickstand.

With weight, you may need to extend the kickstand if the bike wants to fall over due to the higher balance point.

 

WARNING: Kickstands are not designed to support the weight or pressure of a passenger sitting on the bike while the bike stationary or is leaned onto the kickstand.

Take care to secure or hold the bike while loading or unloading cargo or passengers.

 

 

Below you will see an example of how a bike should lean, you can have the height set however works best based on the bike and if there is added weight above the axles of the bike.

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The bike should not fall over, when standing supporting itself.

 

If the bike is leaning too far towards the kickstand, and falls to that side:

Raise the height gradually, testing the bikes ability to stand supporting itself.

 

If the bike is leaning too far upright, and falls towards the drive side (chain side):

Lower the height gradually, testing the bikes ability to stand supporting itself.

 

Height adjustment point: (Shown below)

• Using a 4mm Allen (hex) tool, loosen (counter-clockwise) the bolt slowly
  DO NOT FULLY UNTHREAD OR REMOVE CLAMPING BOLT
• Test that the sliding base of the kickstand can move without much resistance, adjust to desired height
• Tighten the clamping bolt firmly, and test the kickstands ability to support the bike without falling over.
  Keep a hand near the seat/saddle to prevent bike from falling over, remove your hand when confident it will not fall.
• Check that the sliding base clamping bolt is tightened to 4-5nm,
  this should be firm, but not deforming or crushing the sliding base.

 

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