On Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 5:30 PM, Dave Craig <[email protected]> wrote: > > The bolt you are looking for is a stainless metric M10 bolt with a > 1.50 pitch, That will save you some running around - by knowing that > info you can call ahead. Usually Tru value and Ace Hardware stores > have the bolts you'll need available singly. I think the last time I > did this, I used a 35 or 40 mm bolt. With that length in mind, here's > how I assemble it: > > I thread a lock washer (split washer) and then a fender washer onto > the bolt. Then, I place the kickstand up against the bottom of the > mounting plate, insert the bolt through the plate and screw it into > the kickstand. It is easier and faster to do this without a fender and > tire mounted. The bolt will screw through the kickstand and extend a > bit underneath the bike. Snug it up firmly. Lastly, as a "belt and > suspenders" measure, I place a washer (regular, NOT fender) onto the > exposed threads and I then screw a stainless nylock nut onto the bolt > while keeping the bolt from turning. If that's too obsessive for ya, > get a 25 or 30 mm bolt and just use the upper fender washer and split/ > lock washer. Instead of grease, use blue locktite to coat the threads > before assembling. It does a better job at keeping the bolt from > loosening. > > I've posted some crazy long diatribes on kickstand mounting in this > group. Do a search for my posts and you'll find more info than is > really necessary >
Went to ace hardware. Found what I needed given your instructions. seems to be working great and I no longer have to take off my kickstand in order to remove my fender. :) Thank you, -sv --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
