Jiffy Stand Question

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Jun 19, 2011 | 08:52 AM

#11

cezariomaia

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From: Brazil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Potato_Potato

Most Harleys sold outside the US have the Jiffy Stand switch, likely due to regulations in those countries.

Yes, here in Brazil you could start the engine with the jiffy stand down, but if you engage the 1st gear the engine shuts off.

Jun 19, 2011 | 10:48 AM

#12

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrabella

Didn't try to take off but once I had the jiffy stand down and was getting off the bike and hit the start button by accident. The bike lurched forward several times but the jiffy stand held in place. It is surprising how strong the jiffy stand lock is. I would not want to test it too far but it did hold in this instance.

since 07, the bikes have had a neutral gear safety switch that would not allow the starter to engage if the bike was in gear and the clutch was not pulled in.

Jun 19, 2011 | 10:57 AM

#13

drukanfu

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From: N.E. Wisconsin

If the METRIC bike copy cats, copied anything the firsst thing they should have copied is Harleys kick stand. No switches to screw up, you can park it down hill and if you take off with it the angle is great enough that it just snaps up into place.