Kickstand Opening prob
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Kickstand Opening prob
I can find it just fine - that's not the problem. When I stop and attempt to get the kickstand to open - I find it just fine - but even if the round is flat, it hits the pavement too soon and I can't bring the kickstand open - there's no way it can be leaned enough. I have had to ask someone anyone to push the bike back over the kickstand to park it. 2015 Stock FXDB. This isn't a problem finding it with my foot, or it dragging when I am travelling. I'm stopped and parking - it catches pavement too soon. It is not lowered. 12" shocks
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Lean the bike slightly to the right as you bring the jiffy stand down, and it clears. If your bike is stock that jiffy stand works and is the best design in all of the motorcycling industry.
I've got longer than stock front forks on my Wide Glide and use a jiffy extension and I need to lean the bike to the right a fair amount to clear the ground, once the jiffy is fully forward I hold my boot against the jiffy as I ease the weight of the bike on the stand...
I've got longer than stock front forks on my Wide Glide and use a jiffy extension and I need to lean the bike to the right a fair amount to clear the ground, once the jiffy is fully forward I hold my boot against the jiffy as I ease the weight of the bike on the stand...
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Definitely what they said. Make sure you've got good traction on your boots and some strength. It's not excessive, but I can see it being somewhat alarming for somebody used to a centerstand or light bike.
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I guess I have to test the point of no return in my lean.. the bike is so beautiful otherwise - so smooth - like a Cadillac compared to my Sporty. I wish I felt more confident with the parking. I thought I would get on this bike an ride to Reno alone! I didn't think I would have to get used to it like this. Luxury problem I guess. Thanks a lot for your responses.
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It's the nature of the Dyna beast; you'll get used to leaning the bike to the right to extend the jiffy stand. When it's extended be certain it's fully forward and ease the weight of the bike on it.
The HD stand is absolutely secure if you do your part; I've never understood why other motorcycle manufacturers haven't adopted that design...
The HD stand is absolutely secure if you do your part; I've never understood why other motorcycle manufacturers haven't adopted that design...
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It's the nature of the Dyna beast; you'll get used to leaning the bike to the right to extend the jiffy stand. When it's extended be certain it's fully forward and ease the weight of the bike on it.
The HD stand is absolutely secure if you do your part; I've never understood why other motorcycle manufacturers haven't adopted that design...
The HD stand is absolutely secure if you do your part; I've never understood why other motorcycle manufacturers haven't adopted that design...
I'll also add it's good practice to keep the fro t brakes applied until after you're off. It's kind of a dance move. Once you build the muscle memory, you don't even think about it.
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