Originally Posted by
alpharalpha
It's the kickstand bracket/plate; the 38 wedged into it pretty tight, I'd say it'd need to be shaved down to at least where the kickstand bolt is at; isn't that bracket structural?
(Is aluminum frame.)
Shave away! That plate looks like it's welded to the bottom of the chain stays. If it was structural, it would be welded to the midsection of the chainstays.