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Old Sep 1, 2020 | 11:52 AM
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I've tried to research but can't seem to find my answer. Shouldn't be a tough one to answer. How do bikes park level with front forks and wheel staying straight? I've tried but my forks automatically turn to the left. Do I need to add a kickstand block and how unstable do they become ?

 
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It has to do with the geometry of the forks. What bike are you talking about?
 
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I have an 02 fatboy with 21 up front
 
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What is your concern?
 
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If you are trying to get your bike to stand straight up, that will work well until a breeze hits it and it falls over.
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
What is your concern?
I dont have a concern, I would like to take some pictures with the front end of the bike straight. Just seems to flow that way. This is the stance I'm going for. I know its a dumb question but still like to know how its done


 

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Looks like Mike puts something under the kickstand.

 
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Originally Posted by barneyboy
Looks like Mike puts something under the kickstand.
yeah looks like it here, but I've notice on other post and pics from others, they do not use a block. Wasnt sure if it matter on the kickstand that is being used.
 
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Originally Posted by Infamous_ride
I dont have a concern, I would like to take some pictures with the front end of the bike straight. Just seems to flow that way. This is the stance I'm going for. I know its a dumb question but still like to know how its done
That's because this bike as been slammed to the ground... If not, put a block under the jiffy...
 
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