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We got a 2000 Fatboy for a multipurpose bike...us to ride two up in city quick rides and also a beginner bike for the wife....the only issue is the kickstand is so far forward on this bike she cant pull it up...she can put it down and ride the bike with no problem...she likes how it steers over my moms honda shadow 750....

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the extenders go the opposite direction in which needed sice they only there to help find to pull down...
 

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Originally Posted by MyClassic09
We got a 2000 Fatboy for a multipurpose bike...us to ride two up in city quick rides and also a beginner bike for the wife....the only issue is the kickstand is so far forward on this bike she can pull it up...she can put it down and ride the bike with no problem...she likes how it steers over my moms honda shadow 750....

any solutions?

the extenders go the opposite direction in which needed sice they only there to help find to pull down...
id say put the kickstand up when she rides. may drag a bit. Not sure of the problem she can put it up and she can put it down.
 
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Try this thread, it may answer your question

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-heritage.html
 
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Start watching at about 3:20. Not the best quality vid, but should solve your problem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGoMP...e_gdata_player
 
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edited to be she cant reach to pull it up
 
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lol i was just messing with you
 
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edited to be she cant reach to pull it up
If you click that link I posted, it shows an option to put another kickstand on the bike towards the rear I believe
 
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thanks for the thread and vid.....will look to see whats best when I get the bike back from the dealer....and let her try again...havent had it long enough to know if that floorboard moves or not...
 
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Originally Posted by MyClassic09
We got a 2000 Fatboy for a multipurpose bike...us to ride two up in city quick rides and also a beginner bike for the wife....the only issue is the kickstand is so far forward on this bike she cant pull it up...she can put it down and ride the bike with no problem...she likes how it steers over my moms honda shadow 750....

any solutions?

the extenders go the opposite direction in which needed sice they only there to help find to pull down...
Here's one Harley makes for about $40
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

Did ya look into a centerstand?

Here's some:
http://www.debrix.com/Chrome-Adjusta...16-1521-vt.htm
 
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Ive def thought about a center stand....my attached garage is crowded so that would help..between two harleys...a 55 fairlane...tool boxes...work bench...washer/dryer...air compressor
 


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