Kickstands get no love. They live at the low point of the bike, pummeled by road grit, dirt and chain grunge. And of course...kicked at a lot.
Project 18 deserves a refurbished stand. The original had held the bike up for years in a pole barn and surface rust had crept up the shaft. The large engine mount bolt can sometimes be, ahh, difficult to loosen. Once on the bench, I remove the rubber foot and prep for paint.
I begin with a degreasing and thorough sanding. This is followed by a self-etching primer and gloss black wheel paint. Clear wheel paint finishes the job.
Here the assembly cures after painting.
Project 18 deserves a refurbished stand. The original had held the bike up for years in a pole barn and surface rust had crept up the shaft. The large engine mount bolt can sometimes be, ahh, difficult to loosen. Once on the bench, I remove the rubber foot and prep for paint.
I begin with a degreasing and thorough sanding. This is followed by a self-etching primer and gloss black wheel paint. Clear wheel paint finishes the job.
Here the assembly cures after painting.
The mounting bolts get a cleaning and mild buffing, the rubber foot is remounted and it's back on the bike.
Also visible in this photo are the Samco coolant hose and refinished shift lever.
Next up, refitting the bodywork.
Also visible in this photo are the Samco coolant hose and refinished shift lever.
Next up, refitting the bodywork.
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