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May 25, 2009 | 08:03 PM

Botzitaliano

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From: new jersey

leaning and scraping

was out with the old lady today on my 05 883L. was making a sharp left when i began scraping on the kick stand area. is there any solution to not scrape the kickstand anymore? i get pretty low on my pipe side to and never have a problem.

May 25, 2009 | 08:19 PM

SpursDarkrider

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I have found that the stock sidestand spring on my 1200C lets the stand sag a little. I suppose if a shorter spring could be found it would keep the stand up closer and not let it scrap.

May 26, 2009 | 07:22 PM

trotp3

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Maybe a shock adjustment, I've got the same problem, and have to figure a way to do it and not offend the woman.

May 26, 2009 | 07:27 PM

cHarley

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The "L" stands for LOW, what did you expect?

Longer shocks will cure it or do like the pros do and lean your body more and not the bike as much.

May 27, 2009 | 07:48 PM

Kenny94945

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cHarley said it...
Longer shocks w/ stiffer springs or adapt your riding style.

Assuming your kickstand spring is not worn out and the entire stand mechanism is in perfect order.

May 27, 2009 | 11:56 PM

woodworking1

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just make the adjustment and tell her it is for "her comfort" I had to do the same thing kind of. My bike is lowered so I kept rubbing my rear tire on the bottom of the fender and rubbing the wires bare. A simple shock adjustment make a huge difference. and oh yeah, I bought a treadmill too. lol