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Old May 1, 2023 | 01:13 PM
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How are you getting the puck under the kickstand when the kickstand is flat to the ground when put down. I used to have a space between the ground and the stand on my Honda and then leaned the bike to the left on the kickstand.
 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 01:17 PM
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Gotta lean the bike to the right to get the stand's foot onto the puck.

A slightly shorter kickstand makes a world of difference on these bikes. The stand from the Deluxe, the Slim, and the original Low Rider S is the shortest stand offered, I put one on my Fat Bob and it's so incredibly much better it's hard to imagine that it didn't come stock that way.
 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by FatBob2018
Gotta lean the bike to the right to get the stand's foot onto the puck.

A slightly shorter kickstand makes a world of difference on these bikes. The stand from the Deluxe, the Slim, and the original Low Rider S is the shortest stand offered, I put one on my Fat Bob and it's so incredibly much better it's hard to imagine that it didn't come stock that way.
How much did it increase the lean angle to the left?
 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by stepbill
How much did it increase the lean angle to the left?
A little bit, but you'd only notice if you were comparing back to back. I mean, it's exactly the same lean angle as a stock Low Rider, Deluxe, or Softail Slim.
 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 02:47 PM
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This thread has some info and pictures you might find helpful.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...tand-info.html
 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 04:21 PM
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This thread has some info and pictures you might find helpful.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...tand-info.html
Thanks, just ordered the part!
 
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Old May 2, 2023 | 04:21 AM
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Can this oem form help you discuss this issue?

 
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Old May 2, 2023 | 07:54 AM
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I don't see the issue here... or the need to change out the jiffy stand.

I've seen other threads complaining about the jiffy stand and potential (not so good) solutions. How hard is it to lean the bike a skosh to the right to extend the jiffy stand? Same token with a placing the foot on a puck.
 
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Old May 2, 2023 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by T^2
I don't see the issue here... or the need to change out the jiffy stand.

I've seen other threads complaining about the jiffy stand and potential (not so good) solutions. How hard is it to lean the bike a skosh to the right to extend the jiffy stand? Same token with a placing the foot on a puck.
Are you suggesting that since you don't see a problem that the problem doesn't exist?
 
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Must be missing something, how hard is it while sitting on the bike to lean it a little to the right while sliding the puck under the kick stand?

 
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