Kickstand puck
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From: Maryland
I've got a '18 Heritage out in the garage that I've had a few years. I've never had issues with the use/deployment of the jiffy stand. Yes, I do need to lean the bike to the right a skosh to deploy the jiffy stand. But I basically/naturally do that anyway when I put all the weight on the right leg so the left if free to deploy the stand. I can't see getting a puck under the stand's foot being an issue whether doing so while sitting on the bike or standing next to it.
Might the previous jiffy stand design be better? Perhaps... But I don't have any problems using the current design.
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Joined: May 2018
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From: Las Vegas
As a general rule of thumb... Hard to ID a problem that can't be seen.
I've got a '18 Heritage out in the garage that I've had a few years. I've never had issues with the use/deployment of the jiffy stand. Yes, I do need to lean the bike to the right a skosh to deploy the jiffy stand. But I basically/naturally do that anyway when I put all the weight on the right leg so the left if free to deploy the stand. I can't see getting a puck under the stand's foot being an issue whether doing so while sitting on the bike or standing next to it.
Might the previous jiffy stand design be better? Perhaps... But I don't have any problems using the current design.
I've got a '18 Heritage out in the garage that I've had a few years. I've never had issues with the use/deployment of the jiffy stand. Yes, I do need to lean the bike to the right a skosh to deploy the jiffy stand. But I basically/naturally do that anyway when I put all the weight on the right leg so the left if free to deploy the stand. I can't see getting a puck under the stand's foot being an issue whether doing so while sitting on the bike or standing next to it.
Might the previous jiffy stand design be better? Perhaps... But I don't have any problems using the current design.
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From: Las Vegas
It's pretty slick isn't it? Glad it helped you.
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From: Canonsburg Pennsylvania
As a general rule of thumb... Hard to ID a problem that can't be seen.
I've got a '18 Heritage out in the garage that I've had a few years. I've never had issues with the use/deployment of the jiffy stand. Yes, I do need to lean the bike to the right a skosh to deploy the jiffy stand. But I basically/naturally do that anyway when I put all the weight on the right leg so the left if free to deploy the stand. I can't see getting a puck under the stand's foot being an issue whether doing so while sitting on the bike or standing next to it.
Might the previous jiffy stand design be better? Perhaps... But I don't have any problems using the current design.
I've got a '18 Heritage out in the garage that I've had a few years. I've never had issues with the use/deployment of the jiffy stand. Yes, I do need to lean the bike to the right a skosh to deploy the jiffy stand. But I basically/naturally do that anyway when I put all the weight on the right leg so the left if free to deploy the stand. I can't see getting a puck under the stand's foot being an issue whether doing so while sitting on the bike or standing next to it.
Might the previous jiffy stand design be better? Perhaps... But I don't have any problems using the current design.
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From: Upstate New York
The Jiffy stands on these new Softails are nothing like the touring bikes or previous Softails.
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From: New York
I was using the HD's kickstand puck only while the bikes were in the garage. I always had the problem of getting the kickstand in between that V section of the puck. I had a few extra 12" X 12" commercial grade black linoleum tiles laying around. No more trying to line up the kickstand and the V section.
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From: Sapulpa, OKlahoma
I don't have a problem with it either, but it's my wifes bike and it's been a big problem for her. She's 60 years old, and about 120 lbs and 5'7" ish. She doesn't have the strength to manhandle the bike like you and I do. I swapped out the kickstand leg and the problem has been eliminated for her.
In addition, because of the stands foot angle, if the surface is rough or soft the foot digs in before its fully deployed into the locked position. Sometimes it can take quite an aggressive pull to the left to get the stand to fully extend.
If it were my bike it would just be a minor annoyance because, as 702 said, I have the strength to overcome it. However, for my wife and other riders that lack the strength, height, etc., it can be a big deal.
My 21 Ultra-Limited doesnt do this, my previous 08 Ultra-Classic didnt do it, her previous 20 Sportster 48 didnt do it, and no other H-D Ive ever ridden, besides the current model Heritage Classic, has done it.
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From: Texas
The Fat Bob does it too. Do her a huge massive favor and get a Sport Glide/Deluxe/Slim kickstand. Takes 5 minutes to swap it out, and the joy lasts a lifetime.