How To Remove/Install Kickstand On Vintage Schwinn Bike With No Special Tools

Fast and easy. Remove and install the kickstand on a vintage Schwinn bicycle with no special tools. I use just a 10" adjustable (Crescent type) wrench. Schwinn made a special kickstand removal tool. Park Tool also has the KS-1 Kickstand Tool. But you really don't need those.

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[MMorgan]

I love how you refrain from yammering on for 15 min. Right to the point. Thank you!

[warrengamameilhardin]

Probably the most useful video on Youtube.

[ryansantos]

Never in my life time would I have figured that out.. Cool! 🚴‍♂️

[MikeNBikes]

This is why I LOVE RJ's videos. Somehow a population on Youtube have made tasks that take less than one minute into a 10 minute video and a random sponsorship for Better Help

[russellstephan]

Very kwel! Thanks!

Your videos have been a fantastic resource during my 1970's Schwinn Continental rebuild. The bike now sports a rear eight-speed cassette, new derailleur, new cables, etc., and rides like a dream.

I recently banged out a 159 mile day on it!

[thisoldbelair]

Wow that was way simpler than i ever imagined. Thanks RJ!

[cameronmcleod]

Worked perfect on my '52 Schwinn D-13. I tried a closed end wrench (lazy, it was right there) and no go, so I pulled out my adjustable 10" Crescent (branded) wrench with a few drops of liquid wrench. Did the trick as required. Note the adjustable wrench has a round hole with rounded over shoulders while the closed end wrench was obviously splined and had a sharper shoulder making the lever action have less functional working travel, additionally the contact surface of the closed wrench could mar the surface. RJ is giving a nuanced technique and underselling the brilliant simplicity. Thank you sir.

[JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

Man, this was so helpful to me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[RJTheBikeGuy]

Anthony Bova, the bike is a Schwinn Sports Tourer. Not sure what year. But I think the kickstands were pretty much interchangeable except for length.

[pollyperkins]

After hitting, pulling, twisting, cursing and throwing, it's as easy as that. Thank you much.

[scottbasham]

Thank you for making this video. Looks easy enough to do.

[gregriutzel]

You're fantastic!!. It's been 50 years and I forgot this.

[mnw]

Worked on many many road, touring and vintage of both. None of them Schwinns and none with this kickstand design....Until now. Striping an old Schwinn before sending it to the powder coater and had no idea how these things came apart (especially without the "proper" factory tool). Until now. Thanks RJ!!!

[jonipalumbo]

Wow...thank you SO much for this direct and simple explanation! I never would have imagined that removing the kickstand on a vintage Schwinn could be this easy. You've earned a subscription from me, looking forward to watching more of your videos! 😊

[BrilliantOrb]

Im really liking your work, not many people know about this. this is exactly the type of stuff im looking for.

[joemgrassel]

Thanks for the help. My kickstand kept falling every time I would ride my motorized bike. There was no grease and the pin was worn out. I replaced the pin and lubed it before I put it back together. Works perfect!

[cepaees]

It's easier then I thought. Thanks

[Schwinn_Addiction]

Awesome video. F.Y.I, the pin is in backwards. It can potentially fall out. It needs to go the other way to lock the pin in. Hole might be a little snug but it fits.

[yellownp]

Outstanding job, keep up the great work.

[williamstanbro]

Love your videos! I had a hard time with this method on my 1972 Varsity. I ended up using a clamp which worked much easier.