MC5 Kickstands

[Rain Man]

quote:Originally posted by Steve Minor

Except for the 77 GS6...too short! I have to put a wood block under mine to keep the bike from tipping over.

Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC

 Same problem with mine Steve. The only reason I have kick stands on my bikes is I dont have enough wall space in the garage to lean  8 Pentons on [^]

Raymond
 Down East Pentons

[Charles Gresham]

I use some zip ties on the kickstand when I ride/race that can be "unlocked"

[David Laite]

Thom "The Farm" as in New Hampshire? Beside the convenience factor of the sidestand it saves your grips from tearing. My Jackpiner is currently at the mercy of one of the Yamahas side stands until I can replace the 'Piner's stand with a newly acquired eBay stand (lightly used).

1973 Penton Jackpiner
1982 Yamaha XT200
1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim
1987 Yamaha YZ490
2005 Honda CRF450R

[skiracer]

I have had three MC 5's, one of which I bought new in 76.  It seems each of them have the kickstand mounted at a different angle.  My original 76 stands up the tallest, and my 77 has the lays on the most...go figure!  Happy new year everyone!!!!  James

[tomale]

Hi David, No Chehalis Wa. It is a huge Mx event. normally over 500 riders each year. an all natural track. It a all Vintage, so there are no Post vintage bikes and riders come from all over to ride this weekend. On Sat. there is a Trials event and as ususal, walking through the pits is a treat, Lots to see and lots of parts and bikes to buy. There is one other Vintage Dirt bike group that holds races up here too but for the month of August, the only thing that happens is The Farm. Check out the AHRMA site for the actual dates and I think they have a web site too... I love to Go just to watch the Triumph's, BSA's, etc. roar around the grass track...

Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)74'
250 hare scrambler (project bike)