Hello everyone. first post. brand new here. I have a 2019 Ruckus which I use as a pit bike for my race team ( 73 Porsche 911 RSR: Vintage racing...)
I LOVE THIS SCOOTER.. I can even wedge a 5 gal fuel jug in the foot area....

When I first got it , I could swing my leg over, start it , push handle bars forward and the bike easily fell off stand .....

However, now It will not come off the stand easily at all. . I need to keep one foot on the stand while standing next to the bike , (on the side which sticks out the most). push it forward such that stand folds while still holding. handle bars from the side sand using brake to stop forward momentum,,,,,

The steel legs of this stand do not look bent at all. At one point I did have a few bolts that connect this stand to the block fall out but replaced them.... any ideas?

I guess I could stick a piece of rubber tubing on the steel where it hits the ground......

thank you. frank