75 KZ400 Center Stand Stop Issue

Hi all, while im putting my bike back together i have noticed that my center stand
hits the chain while its folded. By a lot. I cant figure out if i missed some part or there's
no proper center stand stop in place. It's also hard to tell if there's a stop by just looking
at the parts diagram here: https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motorcycle/1975/kz400-d/footrests-stands-brake-pedal-74-75-k

The only piece that i dont have is the rubber that goes on the stand handle (#44 in diagram),
and i believe the bike didnt have it when i got it last year. From all the pics i found online its
also not clear how the center stand should stop before getting in touch with chain or muffler.

Bike is 74 KZ400D. I know there's a lot of differences in other years.

Any ideas?

There is a rubber stop on the right exhaust bracket. What length of shocks are you using?

Partzilla is fine but also make sure and check the OEM Kawasaki diagrams:

https://www.kawasaki.com/Parts/PartsDiagrams/1974/KZ400

Also: https://www.kz400.com/

doc_rot said:

There is a rubber stop on the right exhaust bracket. What length of shocks are you using?

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Im using stock shock length. Ah, im missing the right exhaust bracket.. My bike came with 2-into-1 mac exhaust,
that might explain why there's nothing that stops the stand.

So after fiddling with the new mufflers i think im not going to be using the original muffler mount plate that is supposed to
stop the center stand. Has anyone ever made a custom "stopper"? I found this hacky solution: https://www.kzrider.com/media/kunena/attachments/17327/Zachscenterstandadapter.jpg

Any thoughts / ideas?

free your center stand and your mind will follow..lol. seriously though I would just take it off and buy a paddock stand. I'm sure there are many that disagree with me, but I can't justify a center stand unless I don't have a paddock stand at home, or I am road tripping.