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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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Default RE: Parking

Always in 1st gear.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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Just how do you push a Harley off the Jiffy Stand?
You got me there, I just tried and I can't push it off the stand. Guess it's that's nifty little lock Harley puts on the jiffy stand.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Depends on where I park . .I am probably 60/40 neutral / first gear.

Always on the bike with the clutch in when pressing the starter button/
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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Nuetral unless on a grade then in first. One thing I think we all agree on is that you always pull in the clutch when starting. Can't imagine how pissed you'd have been if it fell.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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Usually in neutral, but leave it in 1st when on an incline.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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Park right at the front door on the sidewalk in neutrol. Careful to make shure the stand is extended in the lock position. sidewalks are usually level and under closer watch especially if Im going someware with window,then try to park by window to.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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park in first, put in neutral to crank.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 02:07 AM
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in 1st all the time. bike won't start in gear and 'jump' like they used to. Drove sticks for so long .... leaving car in 'gear' is just natural.
 
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I always put mine in neutral before shutting it off.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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