anyone use or find rubber boot (shoe) for bottom of kickstand???

[stephen2us]

After noticing my garage floor gettings scratched up, I was wondering if anyone has found or used some sort of rubber boot or shoe on the kickstand? I've been using a board in the garage as much as possible, but it's just not that handy or convenient sometimes.

Thanks
Steve

 

[bcware]

Try a kickstand plate.

 

[stephen2us]

Yeah, I'm familiar with those and have one.. i was just seeing if anyone had something that stayed attached to the kickstand just for ease of use.... thanks again for the reply...

 

[bcware]

Check ebay for clamp on types but they will be universal fitment; never tried one myself; couldn't say if they'll work. I just leave a plate in my pocket so I don't sink in to pavement. Never seen anyone use a permanent affixed one in real life before on any bike, let alone an xs400.

 

[esmith87]

I would think that a cruedly built form and some plasti-dip might be a cheap and effective solution

 

[Lou Ranger]

I would think that a cruedly built form and some plasti-dip might be a cheap and effective solution

Good idea - or a coating of this stuff, let dry for at least 24 hrs.
You might have to freshen up the bottom every few months.

 

[XSLeo]

On my 75 XS650 I put a side stand off an 82 Seca. With it straighten up so it held the bike up it still had a small foot area. It still sank into the yard where I park.I set a 3/4 washer under the stand on one of the concrete stepping stones in the yard. I tacked it in place then took the stand off to weld it on solid. This keeps the stand sinking into dirt or soft pavement.
On the other bikes I have cut pieces out of alloy out that just fit into my back pocket. Easy to carry and use.
If you don't use a kick plate because it's inconvenient, then you may just have to live with the scratches.
Leo

 

[16VGTIDave]

Go to a dollar store and buy a cheap plastic cut using board. One that is 1/4" thick would be more than enough. Some creativity and 30 minutes should have this scratching issue permanently resolved.

 

[lemonhead]

Word. A chunk of hdpe plastic and some epoxy sounds like a quick and dirty scuff pad to me.

 

[Wolfe_11B]

Hdpe is a great idea actually, I may steal that.

 

[lemonhead]

Do it. I figure, if it's good enough for snowmobile skis...

 

[stephen2us]

Just an update--cut a piece out of a rubber mat, and used Jb Weld 2 part epoxy on it--applied it to bottom of kickstand. It's over a month, and it ain't going anywhere. Now when I don't want to park on mat, etc, I don't have to worry about scuffying up paint on the floor, etc...

Thanks all!
Steve

 

[drewpy]

just got some Sugru, you can shape it and then it sets after 24hours and stays rubbery.

comes in all colours

https://sugru.com/