Pro Moto Billet Kickin' It With Style

The Honda CRF450R is a purpose built machine and that purpose is all about motocross. The only thing you need less than a kickstand on a motocross bike is an oversized fuel tank, right? Well that depends on if your CRF450R is used only for motocross. The reality is many use this bike for both motocross and off-road riding. Out on the trail a kickstand quickly becomes your best friend.

There's no shortage of aftermarket kickstands available for the Honda CRF's. They not only vary in quality but also in design. The Kick-It has several unique design features, such as being internally sprung, tucking in behind the side panel, and being made from aluminum. In fact, the only thing this kickstand has in common with others on the market is it mounts in the more desireable location behind the footpeg.

What does “internally sprung” mean? Basically, it means there’s no spring attached to the outside to get snagged and possibly damaged. The other significant difference in design is the why it tucks in behind the side panel when it's in the up position. In this poistion, the chance this kickstand will accidentally deploy or get snagged while riding is approximately…zero. This is not only a safety feature but it also means it's barely noticeable when in the up position. You can easily run this stealthy kickstand at the track and not be mistaken for a X or worry about it creating a hazard.

Beyond the incredible design, the materials and workmanship are outstanding. The spring provides excellent tension to hold the kickstand in place. The foot of the kickstand is welded on all four sides. The mounting base is beefy and provides a great foundation for the internal spring and kickstand arm.

Installation

Installation really couldn’t be easier. Essentially you’ll need to remove the foot peg to get to the mounting bracket. There are two bolts that mount this bracket to the frame. Remove these bolts and the bracket to mount the kickstand behind the bracket. One you’ve remounted the bracket, with the kickstand behind it, install the foot peg. Before you start you might want to have a replacement cotter pin available. The stock pin is pretty soft and is prone to break during reinstallation.

INSTALLATION NOTES : Make sure you use a quality torque wrench and refer to your manual for proper torque specifications. Obviously, losing a peg while riding could be a very dangerous situation. Also, make sure you replace the cotter pin to ensure the peg will stay put.

Conclusion

The Pro Moto Billet Kickstand is the standard by which all kickstands should be measured. It's unique internally sprung and tuck-in behind the side panel design set it apart from all the others. This design is paired with excellent materials and workmanship. The fit and finish are absolutely near perfect. As you would expect these unique features and quality do come at a price as this kickstand is more expensive than others. However, the best usually is.

CRF's Only Staff Review September 2005
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