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Jul 19, 2016 | 11:55 AM

#41

DanHappy

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From: Pittsburgh, Pa

Yup. Told him but he is a kid and, of course, does not listen. He learned....

Jul 19, 2016 | 12:13 PM

#42

Buelligan666

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From: Eastern Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamah

Ummm. I've been riding a while and don't consider myself a "newbie" for calling the stand a "kickstand" or "sidestand". I actually think it's goofy calling the darn thing a "jiffy stand". WTF does that mean? It's faster to put on the stand? Oh please. To me it will always be a "kickstand" regardless of lean angle or locking mechanism. Carry on.

You probably call them floorboards instead of foot boards too. Motorcycles don't have floors, but they have jiffy stands.

Jul 19, 2016 | 12:37 PM

#43

rg_dave

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From: Cypress, TX

I like the lean especially after helping my stepfather pick up his K1600gs after it fell over due to standing up too straight. It is an expensive lesson in plastic replacement when one of those gets crushed. When I changed my wheels (I didn't lower it) I went to a +1 stand because it was a load to lift it especially with a fully loaded tourpack and bag. I know its a jiffystand and I did use that term when ordering the extended length part but I probably call it a kickstand most of the time. Oh well, after 45 years on bikes I'm just a newb.

Last edited by rg_dave; Jul 19, 2016 at 12:40 PM.

Jul 19, 2016 | 03:15 PM

#44

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

naw, newbs don't ride roadglides

Jul 19, 2016 | 05:53 PM

#45

7roper7

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Joined: Mar 2016

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From: ft worth, tx

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grouser62

Thanks, something I will give a try. More than once I've needed a buddy to give me a budge up.

You need to eat more Wheaties.

Jul 20, 2016 | 12:46 PM

#46

Whiskyjock

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From: Canada

Turning the bars to the right moves the front tire contact patch to the left and changes the center of gravity of the bike. This makes getting it up (the bike) a lot easier. If it's still difficult slip your left hand under the tank and use it to help lift. Works really well. And yes, keep the bars turned to the left in a strong wind.

Jul 20, 2016 | 01:01 PM

#47

foxtrapper

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From: USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamess71

Now that's cool. and only 2 dollars, lol I wonder what that 2 dollars equates to in todays dollar?

Chuckle, a whole lot less than what Harley charges for them now!

Here's a link to a guy who's re-making them. I hadn't realized that from the very beginning the Harley side stand always locked. It's an interesting and very simple locking design. Both then and now.

http://www.mikespartsforharleys.com/...20for%20VL.htm

Jul 20, 2016 | 01:44 PM

#48

Geoff

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From: Nevada

I ride a BMW and Harley. The BMW is sits much too upright on the kickstand. The kickstand also has a small foot which can sink into asphalt. The bike has fallen twice in strong wind. Harley's locking stand is the best on the market. I hope they never change a thing.