Jiffy Stand Mod
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Jiffy Stand Mod
So most people here will never need to do this mod to their bike, because not many of us actually raise their bike's suspension. But I learned something important that I thought I would pass on.
I added 13" air shocks to my 2009 Fat Bob (replaced the stock 12" shocks):
I really like the ride, but one negative was the bike leaned more when on the Jiffy Stand. I decided it would be easier to mod the stand than to find a longer replacement that would be the correct size.
I bought some 1/2" thick aluminum bar stock and mounted it with three 1/4" stainless steel screws:
I was having a very difficult time trying to drill the holes in the Jiffy Stand because it is made of hardened tool steel. I burned up or broke several titanium nitride bits without getting anywhere near the 1/4" holes I needed.
I finally decided to do an internet search on drilling tool steel and the lowest cost option I found was to try a cobalt tipped masonry bit. Low RPM (600-800) and cutting oil were recommended. I picked up a bit for $2.75 and it worked beautifully. No problem drilling all three holes. The 1/2" block puts the lean angle right where it should be.
We'll see how long it lasts. If I have issues with the aluminum plate wearing, I will most likely repeat with a piece of stainless steel.
I added 13" air shocks to my 2009 Fat Bob (replaced the stock 12" shocks):
I really like the ride, but one negative was the bike leaned more when on the Jiffy Stand. I decided it would be easier to mod the stand than to find a longer replacement that would be the correct size.
I bought some 1/2" thick aluminum bar stock and mounted it with three 1/4" stainless steel screws:
I was having a very difficult time trying to drill the holes in the Jiffy Stand because it is made of hardened tool steel. I burned up or broke several titanium nitride bits without getting anywhere near the 1/4" holes I needed.
I finally decided to do an internet search on drilling tool steel and the lowest cost option I found was to try a cobalt tipped masonry bit. Low RPM (600-800) and cutting oil were recommended. I picked up a bit for $2.75 and it worked beautifully. No problem drilling all three holes. The 1/2" block puts the lean angle right where it should be.
We'll see how long it lasts. If I have issues with the aluminum plate wearing, I will most likely repeat with a piece of stainless steel.
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