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Old 04-15-2017, 12:53 PM
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Nothing wrong with how it works best one on the market.
 
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I don't know why big touring bikes don't have an automatic either air, elec or hydraulic center stand. Not only lift but expand out for a steady hold on different surfaces
 
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I know there's some kind of piece you can buy that pretty much guarantees the stand is in place, but it's 80 bucks and for newer bikes like yours.
 
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Originally Posted by aquadave
I don't know why big touring bikes don't have an automatic either air, elec or hydraulic center stand. Not only lift but expand out for a steady hold on different surfaces
Like outriggers on a crane, jiffy works fine me, works on most surfaces, except a rain field.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
Yep .. The Jiffy Stand is the best that I've ever used when it comes to a side stand. It is a bit unnerving at first. The scooter moving/settling takes some getting use to. As far as a "center stand" ... I have an EZ-Up and absolutely love it. You'll read pro's and con's regarding it.

https://wheeldock.com/pages/ez-up-center-stand-videos-1


Thanks for this link Larry. Looks like something I may be interested in getting.
 
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Forget about the jiffy stand and ride your bike. They'll be stuff that'll need to be "fixed" soon enough; save your money and time for that.
 
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True enough! :>)
 
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In the beginning, I thought my bike leaned a lot to the left but the longer that I had my Springer, the more that I got used to it. Just enjoy the ride and don't fret about the small stuff because pretty soon, you won't even remember what was bothering you, works for me.
 
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Originally Posted by PDB17UltraRG
First Harley 17 Road Glide Ultra just can seem to get the hang of my Jiffy stand. Do not like the extra play in it, makes the bike lean a little to far left for me. What are my options do they make longer Stands. I have seen some centerstands out there, anyone else having problems with the jiffy stands its been 5 months now cant get the feel for it.
You want that lean to the left to prevent...ah nevermind.
 
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Old 04-15-2017, 03:36 PM
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Wasn't there another guy that was arguing that it was broke? Went on for a while if I remember correctly...

It's fine. Just takes getting used to. When I got my RGC, the first couple stops, when I pit it down, I thought it was going to roll right over on the side. Hasn't yet....
 
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