[AmyC76]

I'm 5'1" and my inseam is very short so I had to have the bike lowered in order for me to touch more than just tippy toe. However with that being said, because they lowered it the kickstand now makes it sit a little more vertical instead of leaning like it should. Can you all lead me to some places that have modified kick stands that would be shorter so it's not so vertical? Just a reference so you can see what it looks like.

 

[TwiggLe]

Something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Areyourshop-Adjustable-Aluminum-Kickstand-2006-2012/dp/B00SWJMQOE

 

[Hockeynut]

Hi Amy....I can see where this could be a problem.. What I would do is find a local machine shop and have them cut about 1/4-1/2 inch off the bottom of the kickstand and weld the foot back on...Throw a little black paint back on and it will look factory all new.

 

[68mustang405]

Some companies sell aftermarket kickstands that are adjusteable. Maybe look into one of those? I wouldn't modify the stock kick stand just because when you go to sell it you'll probably want to adjust it back to stock ride height.

 

[xorbe]

I always use Soupy's adjustable kickstands
http://soupysperformance.com/kawasaki/ninja-400.html

 

[rpwils]

I'm 5'1" and my inseam is very short so I had to have the bike lowered in order for me to touch more than just tippy toe. However with that being said, because they lowered it the kickstand now makes it sit a little more vertical instead of leaning like it should. Can you all lead me to some places that have modified kick stands that would be shorter so it's not so vertical? Just a reference so you can see what it looks like.

Did you find a good kick stand? We lowers my wife’s bike by 2 inches so we need a new one.

 

[bryannnnn]

I lowered 2inches and the kit I got it from T-Rex included low link and kickstand

 

[Cam4]

Something like this?
Would that fit the ninja 400 Ik it says r6 but could it work?
Amazon.com: Areyourshop Adjustable CNC Aluminum Kickstand For Yamaha YZF R6 2006-2012 Black: Automotive

 

[AsinsYoung]

You need it

 

[ninjaMonk]

You need it

That isn't a kickstand.....

Anyway the easiest way is to simply cut an inch off the kickstand as close to the foot as possible. You can either weld it back if you know how, or simply JB weld it back otherwise. If the angle of the cut is done correctly there will be very little force on the foot so the JB weld will be enough to hold it.

 

[NinjaDawg]

Sorry, saw your headline and immediately thought of the single greatest video game of all time with Soundgarden singing the official song. Kickstand - Road Rash

 

[AsinsYoung]

That isn't a kickstand.....

Anyway the easiest way is to simply cut an inch off the kickstand as close to the foot as possible. You can either weld it back if you know how, or simply JB weld it back otherwise. If the angle of the cut is done correctly there will be very little force on the foot so the JB weld will be enough to hold it.

Sorry, my English is not very good, maybe I understand it wrong.
I saw that he wanted to reduce the height of bike's seat. Replacing the shorter part can reduce the height of bike's seat. The seat height can be reduced by 2cm.

 

[ninjaMonk]

Sorry, my English is not very good, maybe I understand it wrong.
I saw that he wanted to reduce the height of bike's seat. Replacing the shorter part can reduce the height of bike's seat. The seat height can be reduced by 2cm.

Nice lowering link. Love the green color!

 

[juliakagen]

I'm 5'1" and my inseam is very short so I had to have the bike lowered in order for me to touch more than just tippy toe. However with that being said, because they lowered it the kickstand now makes it sit a little more vertical instead of leaning like it should. Can you all lead me to some places that have modified kick stands that would be shorter so it's not so vertical? Just a reference so you can see what it looks like.

How many inches did you lower your ninja and which kit did you use? I'm 5'0 ft and want to buy a ninja 400 but my inseam is ~28-29in.

 

[xorbe]

I'm 5'0 ft and want to buy a ninja 400 but my inseam is ~28-29in.

My goodness you are all leg, I am 5'10" and 30" inseam. My friend is 5'0 with 26" inseam.

 

[JJ_PROyota]

I'm 5'3...I've used the TREX adjustable kickstand on my 300 and my 400...

 

[Rich T]

I had someone recommend one of these to me for a different reason (my other bike fell forward off its kickstand):

Adjustable Kickstand - ADJUSTABLE KICKSTAND - SUSPENSION - SPORTBIKE (psr-usa.com)

 

[Z4002021]

Man i wish i was closer

id cut it shorter for ya and weld the pad back on. Would not take very much to make a worthy difference.

has to be a capable forum member in Louy-vill that can help ya?

id hate to spend my money on a kickstand.

 

[Pmack]

I switched my wife's bike to a GSXR shock without flipping the upper mount, cost was $70.
You get a lower seat height and fully adjustable suspension for a few dollars more than lowering links.
It isn't quite as low as yours, and the stock kickstand is good.
If you mod the kickstand or buy another, hang on to the old one for resale value.