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Jan 27, 2008 | 01:27 AM

#11

gordo 2050

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From: Manteca Ca.

RE: Kickstand

After you get your new ride, you will hear a sound that may be very unfamiliar to you when putting it on the "stand".

you may hear a loud "snap".
Don't worry, it's just your sphinkter slamming shut the first time she rolls forward an inch with the stand down...
You can guess how I know...

Jan 27, 2008 | 03:38 AM

#12

Arizona

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From: The Desert SouthWest

RE: Kickstand

Ya that jiffy stand freaked me out a couple times when i first got my H-D... It looks like it's going to roll forward and the stand just fold up, but it doesn't - there's a notch that it engages into that holds it in place. That's just how they're designed.

Jan 27, 2008 | 05:00 AM

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krgs2k

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RE: Kickstand

Make sure it is locked in!!! I know this first hand.

Jan 27, 2008 | 05:11 AM

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dog155

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From: Windham,Maine

RE: Kickstand

Just don't ever kick it out and lay the bike on it.It will bounch back a little and not lock.Make it a habit to see that it is ready to lay on the stand correctly.

Jan 27, 2008 | 05:27 AM

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Proboscis

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RE: Kickstand

Thanks for all the great advice. When I was at the dealers, I went to put the bike back on the stand, and it rolled forward. My heart nearly jumped through my throat. I figured for sure it was going down and was going to do the domino effect with all the other bikes so close together.

Jan 27, 2008 | 06:15 AM

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ripper43

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RE: Kickstand

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ORIGINAL: Proboscis

Thanks for all the great advice. When I was at the dealers, I went to put the bike back on the stand, and it rolled forward. My heart nearly jumped through my throat. I figured for sure it was going down and was going to do the domino effect with all the other bikes so close together.

The first time I put one on the stand, I had the same feeling. Hell I even think I pooped a little. HEHEHE you'll get use to it.

Congrats on your new ride and be safe.