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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 06:49 AM
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Default Lowered FXD..... change kickstand?

ive been running a slammer kit for over a year now with a stock kickstand. I’ve always felt a little uneasy about the lean angle when parked. Especially if it’s not a perfectly level parking spot. Anyone else dealing with this? Or am I just paranoid?
 
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I'd grind a little off the top of the locking tab (keep the angle the same) and rattle can the metal so it doesn't rust. That will make the bike lean over more.

 

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I bought and installed a 1" shorter jiffy stand.
https://www.jpcycles.com/product/530...e-jiffy-stand#
 
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That's a good option as well. But I'm tight, I'd grind the locking tab
 
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I didn't want to grind just incase I sell the bike and put stock shocks back on. Then I can just slap the old jiffy on and good to go.
 
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That's a good reason.
 
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