2018 Softail Issues I’ve Found so far

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Oct 27, 2019 | 11:50 AM

#21

Thingfish

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I’ve had none of those issues and I don’t mind the new jiffy stand personally. As for your gas issues it sounds like your vent needs an adjustment. You might find some answers in this thread.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...-course-2.html

Oct 27, 2019 | 12:32 PM

#22

Uncle G.

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From: Upstate New York

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy

I've ridden a variety of bikes for quite a few years. The previous Harley jiffy stand was the best and most functional side-stand in motorcycling. The new one reminds me of the one on my old Suzuki, with the same limitations. I have no idea why they went to this new design unless it's substantially lighter or cheaper to manufacture.

I suspect they hired designers who previously worked for Suzuki.

Oct 27, 2019 | 12:35 PM

#23

Uncle G.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Thingfish

If you have no issues with the side stand could it be your only previous experience was with Japanese bikes? If so, you have never experienced just how good a side stand could be. I have and the new design sucks.

Last edited by Uncle G.; Oct 27, 2019 at 12:40 PM.

Oct 27, 2019 | 03:23 PM

#24

nick@nite

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I must have lucked out. The stand is my only issue.

Oct 27, 2019 | 03:44 PM

#25

pondscum

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From: SW Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle G.

My only other complaint is that the new Softails are too much like the competition and not enough like a Harley-Davidson anymore.

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Help me understand your cOmment, please explain explain??

is it because H-D’S have become more reliable? Handle better? Ride more comfortably? Are losing weight? Finally brought a bit of decades old technology to their bikes?

Those are just a few of the reasons that after a 17 year hiatus I’ve added a ‘19 Softail to my stable.

Paul

Oct 27, 2019 | 03:51 PM

#26

Cap77

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nick@nite

I must have lucked out. The stand is my only issue.

what is that?

..L.T.A.

Oct 27, 2019 | 04:00 PM

#27

Mchad

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From: SWFL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap77

what is that?

..L.T.A.

Looks like a Low Rider with a fairing and saddlebags and a lot of powder

Oct 27, 2019 | 04:59 PM

#28

ve9aa

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From: Atlantic Canada, eh

You sure don't sound happy with your bike. You better buy a Metric.

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Oct 27, 2019 | 05:24 PM

#29

Herrick

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From: Munchkinland

I only have the problem with the jiffy stand...and my bike's a 2019 Low Rider. I really don't like how it slides out and scrapes or digs into pavement.

Oct 27, 2019 | 08:39 PM

#30

Thingfish

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle G.

hahahaha...too hard to look at my sig I guess. That’s just what’s in the garage now....many unlisted over the years. Plenty of decades on Harleys.

The new stand is not perfect and I always liked the old one, but I’ve had zero issues with it. Holds the bike up real well too...

I love how the OP is on his first Harley and has a big opinion versus a previous stand he’s never had...

knock yourselves out.

Last edited by Thingfish; Oct 27, 2019 at 08:41 PM.