Kickstand Help-Where to get a top plate?

After a bit of searching for a double sided kickstand, and not finding what I needed at my LBS, I purchased this online:

 

So, since my bike is newer, it doesn't have a kickstand top plate.  Where do I find one? I tried to use a top plate from a different kickstand (a single sided one), but the diameter of the screw on this one is a bit bigger.

 

Anyone have a top plate they want to get rid of?  Know where I can find one?

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Permalink Reply by Gecko on March 12, 2010 at 7:16am
I'm sure your LBS would have some extras laying around. That would be the first place I'd check. If you can't find one, why not just drill the hole out bigger on the one you have?
Permalink Reply by Moc Artsy on March 12, 2010 at 8:29am
Where did you buy that online? It looks a little timid. Did you see this when you were seeking a double-sided stand? It includes the top plate:
http://www.velo-orange.com/podolegki.html

If you decide to keep the one you have, I'm sure you can dig up a suitable top plate at Working Bikes.
Permalink Reply by Arrak Thumrs on March 12, 2010 at 2:29pm
Heck, I'll make you one or modify the one you have that doesn't fit. It is a plate, after all. I assume nothing fancy is requested? If all that is wrong is the hole is too small, I can drill it bigger--even thread it if you want. BTW, I am in the western 'burbs.
Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on March 12, 2010 at 5:42pm
You know where to find me.
Permalink Reply by Arrak Thumrs on March 14, 2010 at 2:20pm
Well. That is disappointing. Four individual posters all willing to help but not one word from the OP. I must assume it is fixed...
Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on March 15, 2010 at 3:52am
I really wish that I had seen that one when I was looking for a kickstand. I really should have posted this a long time ago. Oh well...

I'll probably keep what I have since I do have it. I may have to check out Working bikes again. Thanks!

Moc Artsy said:
Where did you buy that online? It looks a little timid. Did you see this when you were seeking a double-sided stand? It includes the top plate:
http://www.velo-orange.com/podolegki.html

If you decide to keep the one you have, I'm sure you can dig up a suitable top plate at Working Bikes.
Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on March 15, 2010 at 3:53am
Sorry I didn't get back earlier. I was away from teh computer for most of the weekend. If I can't find a part at my LBS, I'll contact you.

Thanks

Arrak Thumrs said:
Well. That is disappointing. Four individual posters all willing to help but not one word from the OP. I must assume it is fixed...
Permalink Reply by Liz W. Durham on March 15, 2010 at 4:51am
Hey! I might have an extra toplate lying around that will fit that particular kickstand. I will check this evening when I get home from work.
Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on March 15, 2010 at 5:00am
Thanks Liz! Are you going to the Kidical Mass ride on Saturday? I could get it from you then. Or I could pick it up from you some other time. Let me know! The size of the bolt seems to be similar to a 3/8 in bicycle pedal, but not exact. I do have a washer for it, so I don't think I need exact threading.

Thanks!

Liz W. Durham said:
Hey! I might have an extra toplate lying around that will fit that particular kickstand. I will check this evening when I get home from work.
Permalink Reply by Liz W. Durham on March 15, 2010 at 5:08am
Not sure if I will make it to this weekend's ride...if I do though I will bring it along (assuming I find it). Otherwise we can work something else out.
Permalink Reply by Michael on March 17, 2010 at 9:11am
Have you tried any of the bike co-ops? Working Bikes, West Town Bikes and Blackstone Bicycle Works all have parts bins that might yield the part you are looking for.

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