2016 MiniKenny Bonanza BC500 vintage open

[tippycanoenm]

and this guy works in blizzard conditions......I would say he is got the fever!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[minikenny]

Ok kickstand hasn't been flattened. It is from a Cat. Meow. :thumbsup:

 

[minikenny]

and this guy works in blizzard conditions......I would say he is got the fever!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ha. It's not snowing in my basement :thumbsup:

 

[minikenny]

So maybe I don't need to fab a spacer? Is this anywhere close to the correct mounting angle?

The height seems good, at that angle at least. It was mounted completely different about 45 degrees counterclockwise on the other bike.

Thanks, Ken

 

[minikenny]

BTW, if you recently bought a Cat minibike out of Peotone IL, I have your kickstand. If you have my Bonanza kickstand we can trade. :thumbsup:

 

[manchester1]

I might have a picture of the bracket/spacer you need under the kickstand. I will look.:thumbsup:

 

[minikenny]

Karen I think I found a good picture I cropped this from David Wulf's picture.

I don't think I need that spacer/bracket since my plate is already flat and I like the height where it is. Assuming my rotation angle is close to correct?

Thanks, Ken

 

[manchester1]

I couldn't find a picture so I dug out the kickstand and took another. :laugh: If that works what you have......go for it. On my bonanza the bend was to close to the frame. Actually, I think its still not right.:laugh:

 

[minikenny]

If that bracket just straddles the hump that my kickstand doesn't have :laugh:, it looks like it might lower the bracket 1/4" maybe? It would still have to go at the same angle so I think I'm good. :thumbsup: I'll figure out which way it would rotate with weight on it and rotate as far as it can go in that direction and tighten her down. Thanks for the picture :thumbsup:

 

[Dr. Shop Teacher]

Nice job on the fenders! :thumbsup:

 

[minikenny]

Thanks Pete. I might not be using those on this bike now, I got some real ones :thumbsup:

 

[minikenny]

You know, I can be pretty dense sometimes. It finally occurred to me that it would be awfully hard to operate it as a kickstand (push it down with my foot) mounted like this!! :doah: I was thinking it was so slick and sleek all tucked up underneath like that. ut:

You probably all noticed that and were laughing your tails off. :laugh:

I'll be back with a spacer.

So maybe I don't need to fab a spacer? Is this anywhere close to the correct mounting angle?

 

[buckeye]

Ha..something ol Buck would do.

 

[Street Smart]

Making progress - kidney beans and new tires. I probably would sit on it and make vroom vroom noises but I don't have my seat yet. Its too uncomfortable, I tried! ut::laugh:
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Wheels look great, how`d you clean them up?

 

[trinik7597]

That stand might not be terrible like that if you don't mind pulling it down with your hand !!!

 

[minikenny]

Wheels look great, how`d you clean them up?

Hot soapy water & degreaser, scotchbrite, sandpaper & krylon paint. Thanks for the kind words. :thumbsup:

 

[minikenny]

That stand might not be terrible like that if you don't mind pulling it down with your hand !!!

Yeah it works great like that at chest height. :thumbsup: I would have to call it a handstand instead of a kickstand. :laugh:

 

[minikenny]

I've been a little nonproductive but Karen has been busy: :thumbsup:

 

[minikenny]

Slow progress. I've done some paint removal - I need to get a new stripper wheel for the grinder. I also made some plugs for the extra holes in the engine plate and a replacement footpeg bracket. Hopefully I can get this stuff welded up this weekend. :thumbsup:

The bracket isn't exactly straight :laugh: but hopefully it won't be too noticeable once I get some pegs on it.

 

[OND]

It all looks good to me kenny. :thumbsup: you're on a roll now...keep up the good work !

Oh and that is one bad a$$ seat...nice work guys.