Subject: off - loop question-850 T Kickstand
Author: Noel McCormack
Date: Aug 2, 2004, 12:55 PM
Post ID: 1717271845
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<P>Hail Loopers, </P>
<P>I know this isn't a loop question, but I own a Loop... you quys know all...THE PROBLEM- I have an 850-T that came without an attached kick stand. The former owner told me that a woman knocked it over in a parking lot and "hyper extended" the kickstand...</P>
<P> After getting tired of extended Guzzi-dancing and always having to look for a flat, hard place to put her on the center stand, I tried to install a kickstand that came with the bike... it looks too short and doesn't seem to want to hold up the bike... there is a slightly bent steel mounting tab bolted to the frame that the stand is supposed to mount on..I have heard moaning from at least one 850-T owner that the stock kickstand are no good, so they got a Harley-style kickstand...</P>
<P> THE QUESTION (multiple choice)- can I get a kickstand, mounting bolt and return spring for this bike or should I consider having a police or harley style kickstand welded on? Thanks for your observations and advice...</P>
<P>P.S. Anybody got a good condition Windjammer SS or similar faring that they want to unload?</P>
<P>Thanks,<BR><BR><BR>Noel McCormack </P>
<P>'72 Ambassador</P>
<P>'75 850-T</P>
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