883L kickstand?
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883L kickstand?
Am I correct in that the 2006(?) 883L uses a shorter kickstand spring? I've tried (2) different 3.7" springs and they BOTH were so long they wouldn't fit. Thanks in advance.
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HD part no #50005-85A. Used at least from 2006 to 2014. So long as no-one has messed with the stand itself mind.
Not sure why you would think out of two springs with the same length one would be shorter than the other!
Not sure why you would think out of two springs with the same length one would be shorter than the other!
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There are two different jiffy stands in the 2006 Sportster parts manual, they are part numbers 50185-04C and 50116-05.
There is only one part number for the spring, it is 50005-85B.
There is only one part number for the spring, it is 50005-85B.
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What's the difference between a B & a C? Looks minor at best. Put on the B. Fits fine. Wish the spring was a little tighter.
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So back to the original problem? Why not get a HD spring?
The letters are HD making a modification or superseding the part in some why, maybe a different supplier. As it has to be essentially the same part to work you might not see a difference.
The letters are HD making a modification or superseding the part in some why, maybe a different supplier. As it has to be essentially the same part to work you might not see a difference.
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I had the chrome removed from my XL883N's stock jiffy stand and I had it powder coated in gloss black, I never could understand H-D's reasoning for installing a chromed stand on their "Dark Custom" machines.
The coils on the stock spring were looking rather tired after many years of service, so I bought a new aftermarket spring from Hogparts in Cannock, UK.
I installed the new spring by first placing pennies between the coils to extend it's length, when it was installed, I pulled out the pennies one at a time and the spring contracted to it's normal length, job done.
The coils on the stock spring were looking rather tired after many years of service, so I bought a new aftermarket spring from Hogparts in Cannock, UK.
I installed the new spring by first placing pennies between the coils to extend it's length, when it was installed, I pulled out the pennies one at a time and the spring contracted to it's normal length, job done.
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Got the new one & its basically the same as the previous new one but w/ a 2,5in extension on the foot. Old new spring fit a little tighter. Gonna order a 3.4in spring to replace the 3.7in so it snugs up and retracts more aggressively.
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