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  • Duece
    • Apr 2026
    #1

    GS1000L Kickstand

    I have an idea on how I'm going to do this but wanted to see if its been done and maybe get some better ideas. Trying to convert the GS1000L center kickstand into a single sided kickstand. Pictures would be great, and if I get none and figure it out I'll toss some up myself for future reference :P

    Also, this is going to be done with the exhaust exiting on the right side instead of having dual exhaust. Kickstand will be on the left.

    Thanks!!
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    • Tamara
      #2
      Why would you convert the center stand into a side stand? Having a center stand is pretty important when it comes to doing maintenance on the bike.

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        • Duece
          #3
          Originally posted by Tamara
          Why would you convert the center stand into a side stand? Having a center stand is pretty important when it comes to doing maintenance on the bike.
          I'm not too worried about that. I can always use my cousins motorcycle jack if i need to.

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            • Tamara
              #4
              Originally posted by Duece
              I'm not too worried about that. I can always use my cousins motorcycle jack if i need to.
              As someone pointed out to me the other day, there are some situations where you may need to park it on the center stand rather than the kick stand.

              Just out of curiosity, what happened to the side stand that came with the bike?

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                • Duece
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Tamara
                  As someone pointed out to me the other day, there are some situations where you may need to park it on the center stand rather than the kick stand.

                  Just out of curiosity, what happened to the side stand that came with the bike?
                  Didn't have one. Do GS1000L's come with them? The kid told me it never had one

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                    • chuck hahn
                      Forum LongTimer
                      Past Site Supporter
                      • May 2009
                      • 25952
                      • Norman, Oklahoma
                      #6
                      Yes....every bike has a side stand. Lay down and look under the left side of the frame where one typically would be and youll find the hard points to bolt one on. What you need is a side stand and spring and the two bolts that hold it on.


                      It probably never did have one from whenever "owner X " decided it wasn't needed and took it off.
                      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        • Tamara
                          #7
                          Originally posted by Duece
                          Didn't have one. Do GS1000L's come with them? The kid told me it never had one
                          Yes, they come with one. Sounds like the PO either took it off or bought it without one. I just found a like new side stand on ebay to replace my aged side stand for a good price. You should be able to find a replacement on ebay.

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                            • Duece
                              #8
                              Good to know. I didn't even think to check while I was laying under it earlier to see if it used to have one. Thanks guys!

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                                • Guest
                                  #9
                                  They all came with side stands a quick search on Zedder cross referance says 77-79 750-E,C,L-78-82 -850 G, GL and 78-80 1000E, C,G,& L's all used the side stand
                                  Last edited by Guest; 08-29-2013, 08:54 AM.

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                                    • Duece
                                      #10
                                      Awesome, thank you! I'll start looking for people parting bikes on craigslist.

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                                        • chuck hahn
                                          Forum LongTimer
                                          Past Site Supporter
                                          • May 2009
                                          • 25952
                                          • Norman, Oklahoma
                                          #11
                                          Add in the parts wanted section would be useful also. Doesn't soecifically have to be from your model either..a gS side stand is basically a GS sidestand.
                                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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