Lowering/jiffystand question...
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Road Master
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From: Albany, NY
I installed them today. I don't think I NEED a shorter stand but it sits a little straighter than I'd like it too. I'll probably end up getting one.
Cruiser
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I had 11" 440's on my bike and didn't like the lean angle so I got a jiffy that was 1" shorter from J&P. My current rear shocks are 11.5" and you might be able to tell in my sig pic that the bike leans a lot. BlacknSilver raises a good point in post #10. You can increase the lean angle by altering the stock stand. I think there are some pics of this alteration in the 'Under 50 Bucks" sticky at the top of the page.
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Road Master
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From: Albany, NY
I had 11" 440's on my bike and didn't like the lean angle so I got a jiffy that was 1" shorter from J&P. My current rear shocks are 11.5" and you might be able to tell in my sig pic that the bike leans a lot. BlacknSilver raises a good point in post #10. You can increase the lean angle by altering the stock stand. I think there are some pics of this alteration in the 'Under 50 Bucks" sticky at the top of the page.
Cruiser
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like everyone else. lowered the bike and felt a little uneasy in some parking spots.
I just got the shorter stand. It does make a BIT of a difference. Only bad thing about the new stand is that it can be a little tricky to find, when it's up (that's what she said
), and wearing boots.
If i don't get used to it... I'm thinking of one of those extensions. They look lame... function over fashion.
I just got the shorter stand. It does make a BIT of a difference. Only bad thing about the new stand is that it can be a little tricky to find, when it's up (that's what she said
), and wearing boots. If i don't get used to it... I'm thinking of one of those extensions. They look lame... function over fashion.
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From: Berkeley, CA
Hey, marcocruzer-
Here's my solution to findin' the shorter stand. Bend the 'bobby pin' end of the stand...I used a 3 lb hammer...it took just a few gentle blows to bend that last bit parallel to the floor. Net result??? It sticks out just enough to catch it w/ your shoe. If this explanation isn't clear, ask for a pic and I'll shoot one and post it.
Here's my solution to findin' the shorter stand. Bend the 'bobby pin' end of the stand...I used a 3 lb hammer...it took just a few gentle blows to bend that last bit parallel to the floor. Net result??? It sticks out just enough to catch it w/ your shoe. If this explanation isn't clear, ask for a pic and I'll shoot one and post it.
11" rears stock front. have to lean right quite a bit to get stand down but it sits fine for most part. Gets a little tricky when the suds start decreasing my equalibrium
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Just buy a 1" lower stand. Cheap insurance. Don't have to worry about a strong wind. Dropped my rear 2", installed a 1" lower stand. Did I need it probably not. Do I worry about it sitting to straight up. NOPE.
Peace of mind, priceless.
Peace of mind, priceless.
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Hey, marcocruzer-
Here's my solution to findin' the shorter stand. Bend the 'bobby pin' end of the stand...I used a 3 lb hammer...it took just a few gentle blows to bend that last bit parallel to the floor. Net result??? It sticks out just enough to catch it w/ your shoe. If this explanation isn't clear, ask for a pic and I'll shoot one and post it.
Here's my solution to findin' the shorter stand. Bend the 'bobby pin' end of the stand...I used a 3 lb hammer...it took just a few gentle blows to bend that last bit parallel to the floor. Net result??? It sticks out just enough to catch it w/ your shoe. If this explanation isn't clear, ask for a pic and I'll shoot one and post it.
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