Starting Engine on Jiffy Stand
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From: Elk Grove, California
Starting Engine on Jiffy Stand
Ok, this is a really lame question, but I'll ask it anyways. How many of you start your engines with the bike on the jiffy stand? I always sit on my bike and have it level when I start it. (basically, trained this way by my MSF Instructor) Then I usually wait about 20 seconds or so and then put it on the jiffy stand to let it warm up while I'm putting in my ear plugs, helmet, gloves, and closing the garage door.
I was thinking that as long as I check and make sure the bikes in neutral, should be no problem starting it on the jiffy stand and letting it warm up.
What do you guys think?
I was thinking that as long as I check and make sure the bikes in neutral, should be no problem starting it on the jiffy stand and letting it warm up.
What do you guys think?
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Always start mine on the KICKstand, then get geared up so I don't have to wait for it to warm up. He actually told you to do it that way? Hmmm. Seems odd, what's his reasoning?
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There is no reason why it would matter either way. It would be harder for me to call a kickstand a jiffy stand than to worry about if the bike was resting on it or not when I started it.
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Dennis
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You don't really have to let the motor warm up but you do have to allow it enough time to become properly lubricated, 15-30 seconds according to the manual. As far as making sure it's in neutral, you can't start a late model Harley "in gear" unless the clutch lever is pulled in.
Last edited by NoCoLoco; Sep 29, 2009 at 10:49 PM.
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The jiffy stand is strong enough to handle you kicking it in the guts on the stand and not fall over. she jumps forward but doesnt fall off.
Mine is always started on the stand to warm it up, then I try to ride off before the neighbours start yelling about the noise...
Mine is always started on the stand to warm it up, then I try to ride off before the neighbours start yelling about the noise...
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