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I have a 70's Schwinn Collegiate. It has kickstand that's welded to the frame. How can I remove this kickstand from the housing? Looking at the bottom, I can't tell if this pin needs to be pushed in or pulled out.
I want to be able to put it back together afterwards.
The pin needs to be pulled out. You can remove it using a wrench inserted in the kickstand for leverage to push the ring and that will loosen up the pin. If you need a visual, see this video. Hope it helps.
From memory these are generally unserviceable.
When you lower the leg, the shaft will rotate but will also move over a detent internally. Try and drop the leg half way so the internal spring is compressed, then look for the largest gap. Shove a spray straw in there and blast in white-lithium grease (not WD40) and work the leg back and forth.
These are not precision instruments, some force and persuasion may be required.
Don't cut it off, unlike mine, yours looks to be acting as a chainstay bridge, providing reinforcement. Removing it completely would be bad.
