Loose kickstand!

[cruisehard]

The kickstand on my Electra is a bit loose, everytime I hit a bump the thing rattles. It's driving me crazy. Any way to fix it? Shim maybe? The kickstand is integrated, not a bolt on. The tube is welded the frame.

 

[karfer67]

i think these are the schwinn type kickstands and would need a special tool that park sells to remove it. basicly it just takes the spring tension off the pin (look under where the kickstand is and u will see the pin) remove the pin and the whole deal slides out. if the bike is a few years old i would guess the insides are worn which is a common issue with modern bikes with this old style kickstand. see if an electra dealer can get you a new one and grease the u know what out of it then stick it back in

 

[cruisehard]

Hmmm....don't have a special kickstand tool. Looks like I'll have to get one. Too bad it's not a bolt on type.
Also, if someone could point me in the right direction on where to get a replacement kickstand that would be cool. Hopefully Electra has em for sale...if not then...sol I guess.

 

[marley mission]

http://www.bunchobikes.com/repair2.htm

you should be able to remove it w some pliers

 

[cruisehard]

Right on, thanks for the link.

 

[marley mission]

no worries buddy