Difference in frame widths
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Here's a video on mounting from the right side. Also, to make it easier to stand the bike up after mounting is to turn the wheels to the right. The suggestions of narrowing the seat neck, use the narrow primary cover, etc. are good suggestions.
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In addition to the video above, I have deliberately parked my bike on a steep slope on the jiffy, without putting it in gear and it will drag the stand as it rolls - either forwards or backwards! Try it. Having owned Harleys for almost 50 years I don't understand what it is about the jiffy that is not liked or trusted! Seems to be a post-internet thang....
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Thanks for the video
I will try getting on from the right like in the video it may help. Just seems unnatural and I do worry about the bike falling over that’s my biggest fear. I will look at changing the primary cover I didn’t notice it really sticking out causing a problem but maybe. I know a early post on my thread a guy show the difference in the frame with at the front the narrowest part a difference of 3 inches.
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I do agree about the right-side mounting thing - just seems - well I ain't about to try! On the other hand left side via the footboards while on the jiffy works fine, although I only do that occasionally.
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I agree it just doesn't seem intuitive to get on via the right-side footboard....
But a few years ago, I was nursing a left knee injury... I heard about this method from a friend, and used it for a month or so... it was much easier to mount the bike... even after using it for a month, it just seemed weird in my head, so I went back to my old ways... and I only mount right-side based on need...
I did find, however, that it DOES work and it IS easier.... FWIW...
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Update on frame problem
I previously owned a 2003 Harley Davidson 100 anniversary edition FXSTi Softail Standard and loved this bike. I trade and bought a 2015 Street Glide because I wanted the fairings upper and lower for long rides and a stereo system. It was much harder for my to ride I am only 5’8’’ and now I have develop hip issue and need joint replacement but that will be awhile before I can do it. So when I get on this bike it’s hard to get one it and when sitting on it really hurts my hip area. I believe it’s because the bike is wider don’t know how much couldn’t find specs on either bike to compare. I know the softail was actually about an inch higher in the seat and ground clearance than the street glide. I have a HD reach seat but it’s not helping much. I hate to sell the bike but I miss riding? Even with my hip issues I could ride my old one. Is there anything I can do to make the street glide sit more like my old softail? Thanks for help and suggestions it sucks getting old.
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