Longer Jiffy Stands
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Michigan
My '00 Ultra always seemed to lean over farther that most any other bike.
Mechanics and porters said it was the "heaviest" bike that they had ever gotten on.
We were on a trip out west in '07 and my wife just knew that my bike was going to fall over at any moment.
I called the dealership where we would be the following day and inquired about a new kickstand. He said that he didn't have one in stock but he would order it and it would be there the following day.
When we got there, the dealership was swamped but the SM said he could have a young man install it for me if I was wiling to set on the bike and hold it upright, so that's what we did.
Once installed, the bike sat no differently that it did before the new stand was installed! The bike was the same way when I sold it EIGHT years later.
Mechanics and porters said it was the "heaviest" bike that they had ever gotten on.
We were on a trip out west in '07 and my wife just knew that my bike was going to fall over at any moment.
I called the dealership where we would be the following day and inquired about a new kickstand. He said that he didn't have one in stock but he would order it and it would be there the following day.
When we got there, the dealership was swamped but the SM said he could have a young man install it for me if I was wiling to set on the bike and hold it upright, so that's what we did.
Once installed, the bike sat no differently that it did before the new stand was installed! The bike was the same way when I sold it EIGHT years later.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Nearby
This is good advice, turn the bars before the passenger gets on, it makes the bike sit more upright.
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From: Connecticut.
I'd feel better if the jiffy stand swung forward just an inch or 2 farther...(for peace of mind) I always think the damn thing will collapse with a stiff wind or engine idle.......
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: nw Ark
You can install a center stand but it may take a lot of
strength to use it.
When you stop, notice how the ground slopes. Level is fine,
and if you can get a gentle slope to the right use it. If it slopes
to the left and you park there, well it can be too much to lift.
strength to use it.
When you stop, notice how the ground slopes. Level is fine,
and if you can get a gentle slope to the right use it. If it slopes
to the left and you park there, well it can be too much to lift.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,228
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From: Outer Banks, NC
Ditto on that. Also, when pulling in to park I have my PX get off before I back into a spot. And if I'm backing slightly up hill I have er trained to pull from the back to help! She's got to earn her beer somehow!
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From: TN
I would suggest you watch the youtube videos on how to pick it up once it is dropped. Almost everyone of us has had to do it. If you haven't odds are you will need to pick it up off the ground.
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
When lifting bike off jiffy stand there is a technique shown on you tube. You turn bars to the right and lock the front brake with you right hand. You place your left hand under the L/R corner of fuel tank and lift. It works. Keep in mind if you go with a longer stand the wind can easily push bike over from left to right.