My slanted view
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 809
Likes: 45
From: WA
Read all these posts. the majority of responders call it a kickstand. I know the design has changed over the years, big deal.
So if the MOCO starts calling your Gas tank a "mobil combustible fuel delivery storage container" because they change something in the design, then you can use that term too.
Most of us old dudes are gonna call it a gas tank.
but, ok, you win, congratulations.
So if the MOCO starts calling your Gas tank a "mobil combustible fuel delivery storage container" because they change something in the design, then you can use that term too.
Most of us old dudes are gonna call it a gas tank.
but, ok, you win, congratulations.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 168
Likes: 29
From: Elkridge, MD
Read all these posts. the majority of responders call it a kickstand. I know the design has changed over the years, big deal.
So if the MOCO starts calling your Gas tank a "mobil combustible fuel delivery storage container" because they change something in the design, then you can use that term too.
Most of us old dudes are gonna call it a gas tank.
but, ok, you win, congratulations.
So if the MOCO starts calling your Gas tank a "mobil combustible fuel delivery storage container" because they change something in the design, then you can use that term too.
Most of us old dudes are gonna call it a gas tank.
but, ok, you win, congratulations.
Seriously was not trying to win anything, as a former MSP motor officer the difference was pounded into our thick skulls. It was important if you went from one of the few metric motors used in the beach areas to the standard Harley's used everywhere else. No harm no foul.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
Likes: 4,440
From: anacoco, la
Read all these posts. the majority of responders call it a kickstand. I know the design has changed over the years, big deal.
So if the MOCO starts calling your Gas tank a "mobil combustible fuel delivery storage container" because they change something in the design, then you can use that term too.
Most of us old dudes are gonna call it a gas tank.
but, ok, you win, congratulations.
So if the MOCO starts calling your Gas tank a "mobil combustible fuel delivery storage container" because they change something in the design, then you can use that term too.
Most of us old dudes are gonna call it a gas tank.
but, ok, you win, congratulations.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 10,216
Likes: 224
From: Glendale AZ
Yeah, if your not on a level surface it can be a bit rough. My wife's always wanted to take my RK for a spin but cant get it off the jiffy.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 399
From: Vancouver, BC
As pointed out above for the newbies - Harley's DO NOT HAVE KICKSTANDS.
They have Jiffy Stands. What is the difference? A Jiffy stand is a secure lock that will not fold under even facing down hill. The lean is needed to make sure the Jiffy Stand is locked with authority. I often face my Glide down my driveway, fully loaded on the stand in 1st gear. My driveway is a full 10 degrees slope. Sometimes the motor will turn over a compression stroke and slide down the hill a little but the Jiffy stand has never flinched.
My neighbors new Indian Vintage has a kickstand, he can't park that way.
They have Jiffy Stands. What is the difference? A Jiffy stand is a secure lock that will not fold under even facing down hill. The lean is needed to make sure the Jiffy Stand is locked with authority. I often face my Glide down my driveway, fully loaded on the stand in 1st gear. My driveway is a full 10 degrees slope. Sometimes the motor will turn over a compression stroke and slide down the hill a little but the Jiffy stand has never flinched.
My neighbors new Indian Vintage has a kickstand, he can't park that way.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,219
Likes: 63
From: westland Michigan
When i did the iron butt ride we had a bike (ninja) and the rider put the kickstand down. a minute later it went over to the right side, slamming the brake thru the side cover. It was a BP gas station ironically right after the gulf oil spill. We cleaned up the parking lot, JB welded the side cover and finished the iron butt ride. Point is I'll take my leaning harley or other bike over one that stands straight up and then can easily fall over.
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 563
Likes: 4
From: Raleigh, NC
Now that's cool. and only 2 dollars, lol I wonder what that 2 dollars equates to in todays dollar?
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 409
Likes: 4
From: Lake Worth, Florida
Read all these posts. the majority of responders call it a kickstand. I know the design has changed over the years, big deal.
So if the MOCO starts calling your Gas tank a "mobil combustible fuel delivery storage container" because they change something in the design, then you can use that term too.
Most of us old dudes are gonna call it a gas tank.
but, ok, you win, congratulations.
So if the MOCO starts calling your Gas tank a "mobil combustible fuel delivery storage container" because they change something in the design, then you can use that term too.
Most of us old dudes are gonna call it a gas tank.
but, ok, you win, congratulations.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 612
Likes: 175
From: Milwaukee
Buddy of mine street Bob was sitting at work one day and a string storm came up. For some stupid reason. He likes to turn the bars to the right while.on the stand. I mentioned to him a bunch of times how dumb that is. Well, the storm had some strong wind and it fell over. Mine did ot move. Mine was sitting to the left of his. If I was on his right, his would have fell on mine.
When I park my Limited I'm very particular about finding level ground, or if I can find a spot with a slight pitch to the right, before I put the stand down. I never park off pavement if I can help it.
I've tried the tips on turning the fork to center before you tilt upright and the one where you push the base of the tank with your left hand. They really do work.