Swiftkicker adjustable sidestand

[Slime Bomb]

Hi guys, just wondered if any of you have one of these and is it worth the investment as I would be paying over the odds because of import duties and tax. The only problem I've seen is one guy had the base split in two but it was still usable. Bike is a KTM 500 exc f. Any thoughts?

SWIFTKICKER KICK STAND FOR AUSTRIAN DIRTBIKES | VERSION 1 (2008-2017)

Seriously the last kick stand you'll ever buy. The Swiftkicker is the most adjustable and adaptable kickstand we’ve ever seen and the only stand we run on our Taco Moto race and trail bikes. With a 6" range of travel it completely eliminates the hassle of hunting for a level parking spot when...

tacomoto.co

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Hi guys, just wondered if any of you have one of these and is it worth the investment as I would be paying over the odds because of import duties and tax. The only problem I've seen is one guy had the base split in two but it was still usable. Bike is a KTM 500 exc f. Any thoughts?

SWIFTKICKER KICK STAND FOR AUSTRIAN DIRTBIKES | VERSION 1 (2008-2017)

Seriously the last kick stand you'll ever buy. The Swiftkicker is the most adjustable and adaptable kickstand we’ve ever seen and the only stand we run on our Taco Moto race and trail bikes. With a 6" range of travel it completely eliminates the hassle of hunting for a level parking spot when...

tacomoto.co

I get on fine with the oem KTM stand on my 350 EXC-F

What problems are you having ?

 

[Slime Bomb]

Parting with money.

 

[Slime Bomb]

I get on fine with the oem KTM stand on my 350 EXC-F

What problems are you having ?

Did you get it from Tacomoto and how much was it all in?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Parting with money.

Bling then

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Did you get it from Tacomoto and how much was it all in?

??
I just have the oem stand that came with the bike
Works fine
But you cannot climb on & off it to get on the bike

 

[Slime Bomb]

I get on fine with the oem KTM stand on my 350 EXC-F

What problems are you having ?

Sorry, I read it wrong. I'd like to have the option to put the stand down and not look for the best place if you know what I mean. It's just too long and a shorter one would have it leaning too much.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Sorry, I read it wrong. I'd like to have the option to put the stand down and not look for the best place if you know what I mean. It's just too long and a shorter one would have it leaning too much.

I generally look to where I am parking up (to open a gate or take a pic) before I stop and rarely have to amend this
If I do - the bikes are so light at 106kg then it’s not much drama to move it
KTM exc stands are notoriously fragile - so I am pretty careful with it - definite no-no to get on and off the bike with it deployed

 

[Slime Bomb]

I generally look to where I am parking up (to open a gate or take a pic) before I stop and rarely have to amend this
If I do - the bikes are so light at 106kg then it’s not much drama to move it
KTM exc stands are notoriously fragile - so I am pretty careful with it - definite no-no to get on and off the bike with it deployed

It's the height of the bike really. I have read that it's the earlier models that had a problem with fragile stands?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

It's the height of the bike really. I have read that it's the earlier models that had a problem with fragile stands?

I don’t think any of the EXC stands are risk free and the design doesn’t seem to have changed much

Does yours auto fold up ?

If there is nowhere suitable I just lean the bike (via a handguard) against a nearby tree/fence post/gate post/stone wall

 

[Slime Bomb]

The suicide stand, yes but that was one of the first things I got rid of.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

The suicide stand, yes but that was one of the first things I got rid of.

Did you fit the alternative clip to the spring to stop it doing in, it’s in the spares pack ?

 

[Slime Bomb]

rtwpaul seems to love his Swiftkicker and others too. Just a shame know one in the UK makes them.

 

[Slime Bomb]

Did you fit the alternative clip to the spring to stop it doing in, it’s in the spares pack ?

No, I didn't have a spares kit with mine. I just took that small bracket off and put a shorter bolt in.

 

[Slime Bomb]

rtwpaul seems to love his Swiftkicker and others too. Just a shame know one in the UK makes them.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

No, I didn't have a spares kit with mine. I just took that small bracket off and put a shorter bolt in.

Aha
Mine came with all sorts in it
Buy a Swiftkicker and let us know how you get on ….see if it’s worthwhile

 

[Slime Bomb]

Aha
Mine came with all sorts in it
Buy a Swiftkicker and let us know how you get on ….see if it’s worthwhile

They aren't in stock at the moment. I'll let you know if or when I do.

 

[Slime Bomb]

Ok, I bought the Swiftkicker stand and it's a great piece of kit, very robust. Yesterday was the first chance I've had to test it.
Absolut game changer for me. I can put it down anywhere I want to now without any issues.
The only downside is the cost. £300 delivered.