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Feb 29, 2016 | 12:04 PM

#11

Iarecobra

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From: Yakima

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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain

I've ALWAYS physically looked down to make sure it's down and then, I tap it forward, to make sure it's all the way down. It's a habit now and one that I can live with.

Same. I always tap it a couple times just to make sure it's all the way forward. It's a habit now for sure. But a good one.

Feb 29, 2016 | 12:52 PM

#12

Donnybrook

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From: Ontario

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Originally Posted by JohnMn

Hot woman pick's up a 812lb harley-davidson. - YouTube

Now I know why so many people bring the old lady along when they ride. What a great idea.

Feb 29, 2016 | 01:43 PM

#13

UUNetBill

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From: South Carolina

Last bike I laid down was a 400 lb Honda in a parking lot at work, and yeah, I was 18 and showing off. Washed out the front end and it pinned my left leg to where I couldn't get any leverage to pick it up. My 'buddies' had to get a good laugh in before they helped lift it off of me. Good thing this was before camera phones.

Can't imagine having to do it on an 8-900 lb bike, although I've been close a few times...

Feb 29, 2016 | 03:33 PM

#14

JMC22

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Not uncommon - I bet it's happened to at least 50% of the members here

Feb 29, 2016 | 04:52 PM

#15

JohnMn

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From: Minnesota

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain

I've ALWAYS physically looked down to make sure it's down and then, I tap it forward, to make sure it's all the way down. It's a habit now and one that I can live with.

I know! I don't trust it!! The Jiffy stand just doesn't have that positive "click" when it's in the down position like many others do.
I'm thinking about getting one of those aftermarket springs to mount that pulls the Jiffy stand forward.

Feb 29, 2016 | 06:58 PM

#16

Jumper1

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From: Southern IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain

I've ALWAYS physically looked down to make sure it's down and then, I tap it forward, to make sure it's all the way down. It's a habit now and one that I can live with.

I hear ya. I tap it forward and sometimes step on it.

Feb 29, 2016 | 07:44 PM

#17

dickey

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From: Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain

I've ALWAYS physically looked down to make sure it's down and then, I tap it forward, to make sure it's all the way down. It's a habit now and one that I can live with.

Exactly what I do, & never dropped one yet. Except rice, but who cares?

Feb 29, 2016 | 10:50 PM

#18

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

Engine guards... mine's been down twice in 9yrs and with the Guards it won't go past about 45* and you can roll it back up easy ...

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Feb 29, 2016 | 11:17 PM

#19

Harley Hound57

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From: Sacramento

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain

I've ALWAYS physically looked down to make sure it's down and then, I tap it forward, to make sure it's all the way down. It's a habit now and one that I can live with.

I usually do also but for some reason on Friday i just spaced it out and didn't.