FXSTC Kick Stand question
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FXSTC Kick Stand question
Have any of you guys, with the newer FXST/C's, found a way to bend the kickstand so the bike doesn't lean over so far, when on the stand?
I've had a couple of guys ask me why my bike was leaning over so far.
I have my rear lowered 1-3/4" and it still leans over further than I would like.
I've had a couple of guys ask me why my bike was leaning over so far.
I have my rear lowered 1-3/4" and it still leans over further than I would like.
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The stand is designed to lock in when extended with the weight of the bike upon it. Changing that could cause a problem. My Fatboy leaned further than the Sportster, but I got used to it. Nice to have when parked on a slope as well.
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yea, same here regarding the slope. i sometimes pull on the platform to my garages sideways, which puts the left side of the bike higher than the right. the bike still leans plenty on the stand.
I also like the fact that when you set the stand and the bike leans that extra bit, you know it's locked in place and safe.
I also like the fact that when you set the stand and the bike leans that extra bit, you know it's locked in place and safe.
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The original owner of my 2005 SE Fat Boy had the HD extended jiffy stand installed. As far as I can tell the only purpose of the extended jiffy stand is the piece that extends making it easier to catch with your heel when pushing it open.
I think it is suppose to be the same length as the stock jiffy stand, but if it is a bit longer that would solve your problem.
My SE bike comes lowered in the rear and doesn't lean over that much. It leans enough that it doesn't seem unsafe.
The oil level is checked with the bike leaning on the stand. I don't think this is a good method since there is so much difference in lean angle between Softails.
Tom
I think it is suppose to be the same length as the stock jiffy stand, but if it is a bit longer that would solve your problem.
My SE bike comes lowered in the rear and doesn't lean over that much. It leans enough that it doesn't seem unsafe.
The oil level is checked with the bike leaning on the stand. I don't think this is a good method since there is so much difference in lean angle between Softails.
Tom
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