'18 Heritage side stand issues
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 1,883
Likes: 809
From: Ormond Beach, Florida
Amen!
Do not like the "Jiffy" (kick) stand on my '18 Heritage at all.
Have to kick it 3 time to make sure it is down because you can't see it under the foot board. Then it feels like the bike goes over forever before taking the load of the bike. Once down it seems stable enough, but very uncomfortable trusting it will support the bike.
It is obvious that the stands have been made shorter on the '18 Softails because they have been relocated further to the rear then on previous year models.
Not sure anything can be done, even by an aftermarket manufacturer, because there is no place to relocate it to that I can determine.
Compromise...I gues we have to live with it.
Do not like the "Jiffy" (kick) stand on my '18 Heritage at all.
Have to kick it 3 time to make sure it is down because you can't see it under the foot board. Then it feels like the bike goes over forever before taking the load of the bike. Once down it seems stable enough, but very uncomfortable trusting it will support the bike.
It is obvious that the stands have been made shorter on the '18 Softails because they have been relocated further to the rear then on previous year models.
Not sure anything can be done, even by an aftermarket manufacturer, because there is no place to relocate it to that I can determine.
Compromise...I gues we have to live with it.
Last edited by FrankEV; Mar 27, 2018 at 06:52 AM. Reason: fixed typo
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 415
Likes: 149
From: new zealand
A+
I'm actually agreeing with snafu. After all the different bikes I've had, I'm really happy with the new design. It's different, and if you try to operate it like the old one, then yea, it will be awkward. For my "this is just another motorcycle test for the dealership point of view" It's short, sturdy, and works unusually well on undulating surfaces especially when considering the weight it endures.
To that end, that is not the case with many,many,many breeds, where there really is a lack of confidence in angle, or that it will support the weight over the test of time,day,month,year,or life of the bike.
Harley shaved weight,made stronger,and safer.
A +
3rd Gear
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 7
Likes: 2
From: Bay Area, Ca
I thought it was just me
I just bought my 2018 Heritage Classic on Saturday. The battery was not charged and needed a jump at the dealership. I was told to ride home and put on battery tender. I rode home in a cold rain, without rain gear. Out of the rain, in my garage, I was ready to admire my mount, but first the jiffy stand. I felt like a rookie.
That night I had some anxious moments thinking I was going to see my bike on the ground. My next ride, I had figured it out, I need exaggerated effort to get the stand up and down to ride and park.
That night I had some anxious moments thinking I was going to see my bike on the ground. My next ride, I had figured it out, I need exaggerated effort to get the stand up and down to ride and park.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 1,883
Likes: 809
From: Ormond Beach, Florida
Dont feel bad
I just bought my 2018 Heritage Classic on Saturday. The battery was not charged and needed a jump at the dealership. I was told to ride home and put on battery tender. I rode home in a cold rain, without rain gear. Out of the rain, in my garage, I was ready to admire my mount, but first the jiffy stand. I felt like a rookie.
That night I had some anxious moments thinking I was going to see my bike on the ground. My next ride, I had figured it out, I need exaggerated effort to get the stand up and down to ride and park.
That night I had some anxious moments thinking I was going to see my bike on the ground. My next ride, I had figured it out, I need exaggerated effort to get the stand up and down to ride and park.
Still love the bike.
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: greensboro NC
Jiffy
Amen!
Do not like the "Jiffy" (kick) stand on my '18 Heritage at all.
Have to kick it 3 time to make sure it is down because you can't see it under the foot board. Then it feels like the bike goes over forever before taking the load of the bike. Once down it seems stable enough, but very uncomfortable trusting it will support the bike.
It is obvious that the stands have been made shorter on the '18 Softails because they have been relocated further to the rear then on previous year models.
Not sure anything can be done, even by an aftermarket manufacturer, because there is no place to relocate it to that I can determine.
Compromise...I gues we have to live with it.
Do not like the "Jiffy" (kick) stand on my '18 Heritage at all.
Have to kick it 3 time to make sure it is down because you can't see it under the foot board. Then it feels like the bike goes over forever before taking the load of the bike. Once down it seems stable enough, but very uncomfortable trusting it will support the bike.
It is obvious that the stands have been made shorter on the '18 Softails because they have been relocated further to the rear then on previous year models.
Not sure anything can be done, even by an aftermarket manufacturer, because there is no place to relocate it to that I can determine.
Compromise...I gues we have to live with it.
Its something I'm sure I can get used to but presently there is still an air of belief you have to have to accept that the stand is ready to support the load.
When in doubt I just push/hold it forward with my left foot as I dismount.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,993
Likes: 57
From: St. Louis, MO
When I picked up my bike from the Dealer and was getting use to it in the parking lot, I returned to where my lady was waiting, I stopped in front of her, kicked the stand down and layed the bike over like I had done on my others bikes. The next thing I knew I was laying on the ground with the bike on top of me. Nothing hurt but my pride. Talk about feeling like a rookie! Since then I have to tripple check each time I set it on the stand and lean it over with a lot of trepedation. Yes it is strong, and yes it works, but....it still makes me nervous each time.
Still love the bike.
Still love the bike.
I agree with others that the new jiffy stand is totally different than previous designs. My new Fat Bob feels like its still standing straight up when its on the stand and that makes me nervous sometimes too. Pretty used to the whole experience now, though.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 304
Likes: 57
From: Jax Beach, Florida
I actually like the new jiffy/side stand now. I can foot find it a lot easier when lowering it. I just hold the tip of my left toe on it and pull back and lean the bike over until its all the way over resting on the side stand. The very first time I ever put my bike on the side stand. I got off thinking everything was ok and then that sucker leaned over all the way. Sacred the _ell out of me.
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