so I want to remove the bulky front kickstand ... rear or mid install kickstand or other options are preferred...

Arlen Ness kickstand that bolts to the rear, however, this kickstand does not lock... does anybody use this kickstand?.. does it lock?






Exile Cycles kickstand that clamps to the chassis, Exile confirmed that this kickstand does not lock either.. does anybody use this kickstand?




Finally, center stand from HD / VTwin manufacturing, does anybody use this center stand?

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I had a Center Stand on my 02 Fatboy. Very sturdy device. Great for cleaning the bike, quick repairs, or parking in a tight space. Had to remove it when I installed dual exhaust.

 

Hey Olongapo.. do you have a picture of the stand when it was retracted on the bike?... how much does the stand sticks out?.. I mean.. the part where you stand to raise the bike.. thanks!

 

The kickstand of the harleys it´s very very bad.My other bike, suzuki boulevard m109r, have a kickstand very strenght and when you deploy the kickstand, the bike dont move anything.
The kickstand is an element I hate of this bikes.

 

Joe: The first bike pictured is Story808's. I know he likes the kick stand but you have to drill and tap you frame to install it.

I like the Exile stand and am tempted to get the weld on version, but usually end up spending the cash on something else!

Don't know about the center stand but it looks like a cool idea.

Another one to check out is the Matt Hotch kickstand. JoJo has one on his bike, check it out.

 

I put a center stand on my Heritage over the winter. You will need some place on the back of the bike to be able to pull and lift when getting it up on the stand. I put on the rear crash bars. That combo makes it very easy to get it on and off. You hardly notice the stand when retracted.

 

Pictured (Attached Thumbnail) is my Fatboy with the Center Stand mounted and in the retracted position. Note the foot lever just under the cup holder at the front of the saddle bag. The stand is very heavily constructed and solidly supports the bike. Unfortunately it is not compatible with Duals and I had to remove it when I changed exhaust.