Kick Stand
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From: Arizona
Kick Stand
I have a 2017 SGS. the kick stand is terrible in it. it moves so much when its extended, does not seem like it goes far enough forward. Any recommendations on a good aftermarket stand? bike is stock height.
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Is this your first Harley? "They all do that" to some degree, no way to tell if yours is excessive. Many coming from other makes, myself included, almost had heart failure the first few times the bike was parked on the jiffy stand. There is a locking tab on the top of the stand pivot which engages in a slot when the stand is fully down and weight is put on the stand. The tab is held in position by bolt and unless that bolt comes loose, the bike will not fall, the stand will not retract until the weight is lifted from the stand and the tab disengages. The tab has a square indentation centered on the bolt hole and the stand has a square boss on top that goes into the square on the tab. As long as the bolt is tight, the tab can't rotate on top of the stand pivot. Check to see if the bolt is tight, then don't worry any more. If it still seems excessive, have someone else with Harley experience look at it.
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
I agree with btsom. I sometimes I have no choice but to park my King on a slight downslope, with the front facing down. The bike will move forward a bit and the jiffy stand locks in place. Look at the video at about the 1:00 mark to illustrate the jiffy stand.
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Road Warrior
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From: Ormond Beach, Florida
I understand your concern. Just a few days ago I rode to my dealer to have my stand checked out.
The service guy took a look and explained exactly what others here are saying. The bike will move quite a bit if parked forward on a down slope until the stand can't move any more. THIS IS NORMAL, but also, some what un-nerving. In this situation (on my own driveway) I now physically watch to make sure the square part engages in the slot before releasing the brake and let it gently move forward. I will often leave it in first gear, shutting the motor off, before setting the stand.
The service guy took a look and explained exactly what others here are saying. The bike will move quite a bit if parked forward on a down slope until the stand can't move any more. THIS IS NORMAL, but also, some what un-nerving. In this situation (on my own driveway) I now physically watch to make sure the square part engages in the slot before releasing the brake and let it gently move forward. I will often leave it in first gear, shutting the motor off, before setting the stand.
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From: here n there
I understand your concern. Just a few days ago I rode to my dealer to have my stand checked out.
The service guy took a look and explained exactly what others here are saying. The bike will move quite a bit if parked forward on a down slope until the stand can't move any more. THIS IS NORMAL, but also, some what un-nerving. In this situation (on my own driveway) I now physically watch to make sure the square part engages in the slot before releasing the brake and let it gently move forward. I will often leave it in first gear, shutting the motor off, before setting the stand.
The service guy took a look and explained exactly what others here are saying. The bike will move quite a bit if parked forward on a down slope until the stand can't move any more. THIS IS NORMAL, but also, some what un-nerving. In this situation (on my own driveway) I now physically watch to make sure the square part engages in the slot before releasing the brake and let it gently move forward. I will often leave it in first gear, shutting the motor off, before setting the stand.
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Road Warrior
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i do when i leave it gear.
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From: Carrollton Texas
Always make sure kickstand is pushed all the way “forward” before dismounting. With the stock jiffy stand properly installed & maintained the bike will know whether to move or not.