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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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My kickstand seems sturdy enough, but if it did break it would be a disaster. Any experiences with kickstands breaking on a Dyna?
I'd say you have a good life. Carry on.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sm0kediver
My kickstand seems sturdy enough, but if it did break it would be a disaster. Any experiences with kickstands breaking on a Dyna?
Never happened in 30 Years of riding.
You that Worried Lean your bike up against a fence.
JEEEZ!!!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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I just like my bike and I'd hate to find it wrong side up
 
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Just don't park it. Learn to fuel it while saddled and you will never have to worry about it.
Ride-on!

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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sm0kediver
I just like my bike and I'd hate to find it wrong side up
So just be sure you don't park it on soft dirt or really hot asphalt...
 
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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Dude, I almost give up on on this thread. Glad I didn't, I'm still wipping tears from my eyes from laughing so hard!
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This was in response to Johnny's contribution.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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Pretty sure that the kickstand is one of the MOST reliable parts on your ride and the one you will never have to replace or upgrade...
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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Visit the Harley museum in Milwaukee. They have kickstands that have been holding the same motorcycles up for over a century. Thats more than enough piece of mind not to worry about kickstand failure.
 
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It's a legit question if you're coming to Harleys for the first time. Especially from the Japanese side of motorcycling.

The kickstands on some of those bikes are about as reliable as your ex-wife with one of your credit cards.

Give the kid a break.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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My family was killed by a kickstand. It even ate the dog.

I don't trust 'em.
 
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