Almost dropped from the kick stand
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From:
Almost dropped from the kick stand
Went for a ride early this morning, and let the bike warm up a little while I put my gear on.
The bike was on the kick stand, running in neutral, and I was standing to right. (I'm fairly
certain the stand was fully extended). Suddenly the bars start to rotate to the left, but they
don't stop when they reach the limit, they just keep going..... beacause the bike is falling.
I just got a hold of the right grip, and could barely hold it up. I then got my leg over it and leaned
it back up. I remember what was going through my mind as I reached for it, was that I was
about to find out how well the engine guard works. Won't be doing that anymore. Had a great
ride by the way, and enjoyed polishing the dent free bike after the ride.
Ride safe
The bike was on the kick stand, running in neutral, and I was standing to right. (I'm fairly
certain the stand was fully extended). Suddenly the bars start to rotate to the left, but they
don't stop when they reach the limit, they just keep going..... beacause the bike is falling.
I just got a hold of the right grip, and could barely hold it up. I then got my leg over it and leaned
it back up. I remember what was going through my mind as I reached for it, was that I was
about to find out how well the engine guard works. Won't be doing that anymore. Had a great
ride by the way, and enjoyed polishing the dent free bike after the ride.
Ride safe
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,993
Likes: 57
From: St. Louis, MO
RE: Almost dropped from the kick stand
Scary! Thanks for the warning. Now I know not to do that too. 
Also, your bike is very nice. What year and model is that? I'm trying to get the models down, but it's not real easy. Alot of the Dyna's look alike to me. Is that a Superglide Custom or a Lowrider?
Also, your bike is very nice. What year and model is that? I'm trying to get the models down, but it's not real easy. Alot of the Dyna's look alike to me. Is that a Superglide Custom or a Lowrider?
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 978
Likes: 0
From: Southeastern USA
RE: Almost dropped from the kick stand
ORIGINAL: BONES206
Went for a ride early this morning, and let the bike warm up a little while I put my gear on.
The bike was on the kick stand, running in neutral, and I was standing to right. (I'm fairly
certain the stand was fully extended). Suddenly the bars start to rotate to the left, but they
don't stop when they reach the limit, they just keep going..... beacause the bike is falling.
I just got a hold of the right grip, and could barely hold it up. I then got my leg over it and leaned
it back up. I remember what was going through my mind as I reached for it, was that I was
about to find out how well the engine guard works. Won't be doing that anymore. Had a great
ride by the way, and enjoyed polishing the dent free bike after the ride.
Ride safe
Went for a ride early this morning, and let the bike warm up a little while I put my gear on.
The bike was on the kick stand, running in neutral, and I was standing to right. (I'm fairly
certain the stand was fully extended). Suddenly the bars start to rotate to the left, but they
don't stop when they reach the limit, they just keep going..... beacause the bike is falling.
I just got a hold of the right grip, and could barely hold it up. I then got my leg over it and leaned
it back up. I remember what was going through my mind as I reached for it, was that I was
about to find out how well the engine guard works. Won't be doing that anymore. Had a great
ride by the way, and enjoyed polishing the dent free bike after the ride.
Ride safe
BTW, that color scheme makes for the best looking lowrider I've seen yet. Nice bike.
RE: Almost dropped from the kick stand
Was the ground flat? What I am asking is that if you have the bike in neutral and on the stand if it was on a downward slope it is possible for it to roll off of the kickstand. Not likely, but possible.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 559
Likes: 2
From: north carolina
RE: Almost dropped from the kick stand
I let mine warm like that every morning to get it's "juices" flowing after sitting overnight. By the time I get my gear on, it's ready to roll.
If you are going to let it warm up like that you need to make sure the bars are turned all the way to the left. If you leave them straight the vibrations will make them start to turn and it can cause the bike to move forward some. This will cause the kickstand to disengage slightly and can make it keep moving forward.
If you are going to let it warm up like that you need to make sure the bars are turned all the way to the left. If you leave them straight the vibrations will make them start to turn and it can cause the bike to move forward some. This will cause the kickstand to disengage slightly and can make it keep moving forward.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 12,946
Likes: 32
From: Colorado Springs, CO
RE: Almost dropped from the kick stand
First off, welcome Bones....I love your LowRider....looks SHARP!
I don't trust my kick stand at all......what I do, is while I am sitting on the bike I keep my foot pushing forward on the kickstand until the weight of the bike is on it, then move my foot.....
P.S. Check out sways pipes....I LIKE!!!!
~Joe
I don't trust my kick stand at all......what I do, is while I am sitting on the bike I keep my foot pushing forward on the kickstand until the weight of the bike is on it, then move my foot.....
P.S. Check out sways pipes....I LIKE!!!!
~Joe
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 754
Likes: 2
From: New Bern, NC
RE: Almost dropped from the kick stand
The jiffy stand is sometimes iffy. Your really have to make sure it is fully extended. If so, there's no way your bike will tip over.
Trending Topics
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 384
Likes: 0
From: Mesa, AZ
RE: Almost dropped from the kick stand
I'm gonna guess that's an 02 Low Rider. I have the same one in the Blue and Silver two tone. I didn't like the colors when I bought it but I've grown to LOVE it!
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
