Adjusting the kickstand

[bikesntrikes]

Please help me figure out how to adjust this kickstand.

Seems like the internal spring mechanism isn't being stopped all the way. I can rotate the kickstand all the way around.

What is this pin used for and is it adjustable?

Thanks.

 

[Markm]

http://www.bunchobikes.com/kickstand.htm

 

[bikesntrikes]

Thanks. However, when I do remove it, what is needed to be fixed in order to prevent the kickstand from doing the same thing?

 

[Markm]

probably a spring and pin...or a new stand.

 

[BankerRAt]

Take it apart and send us a picture. I have one apart right now and would likely be able to tell you

 

[maddogrider]

Take it apart and show some picks cause i have the same problem with my Columbia and i wanna see yours before i tear mine up. :mrgreen:

 

[BankerRAt]

If its rotating its probably the sprag

 

[CCR]

if it rotating freely, either the pin in the kickstand is broke/worn out or the triangular wedge piece is broke/worn out. it happens from people leaning on the bike while the kickstand is down most of the time.

if the pin is broke usually the kickstand spring shoots off the kickstand when you remove it.

 

[BankerRAt]

Its the Sprag for sure of the actual tube that is welded to the frame. Start with replacing the sprag. You can find those all over.

 

[BankerRAt]

Here is one on ebay. Do a search with the keywords below and you will find it.

NOS Schwinn Kickstand Sprag + Pin !! Fits Any Schwinn

 

[Rat Rod]

http://cgi.ebay.com/NOS-Schwinn-Kicksta ... 0300010159

 

[BankerRAt]

Thats funny.. Thats the one that I saw ^

 

[Crassly]

I can probably supply sprag and/or pin and certainly for less than the one on ebay.

 

[bikesntrikes]

So, this is what I removed from my Nirve built bike.

Here's a close up of the triangular wedge piece, or collet, as I call it.

So, I'm thinking that the collet is the culprit. However, how does the little pin stay in place? There doesn't seem to be whole for it in the kickstand and the whole in the kickstand bracket tube on the bike is larger than the pin itself.

 

[Crassly]

The little pin fits in the groove of the bushing that is on the other end of the spring from the collet. The pressure from the spring holds it in place. Was there a lot of grease and dirt in the assembly? The sprag (collet) does look worn, but unless it is really worn, the kickstand usually just sags. Maybe if you clean everything up real well and reassemble it it will work properly.

 

[bikesntrikes]

Yes, there was a lot of grease. I cleaned everything up to take the pictures. While it's apart, I might as well replace the collet. I'll probably stop by a LBS to see if they have one, if not then will go the internet route.

 

[Crassly]

If your LBS can't help you, like I said before - I have the parts.

 

[user 135]

If your LBS can't help you, like I said before - I have the parts.

I think Bikentrikes has a newer Nirve, so those parts will probably not work.

 

[Crassly]

Perhaps you are right, I'm not sure if they are the same or not. I have two different sizes of the sprags, but I think they are both made for Schwinns. Let's hope his LBS has what he needs.

 

[CCR]

you can order the kickstand parts from nirve off their site. go to parts / misc / $10 for the whole shabang (plus shipping)