Anybody change their kickstand? PM came out with a kickstand that is 1 inch longer and was wondering how difficult it is to change out.

Seems simple but you never know until you get started.

TIA.

 

why do you want a longer stand?

 

its simple, secure the bike, remove bolt and kickstand lock plate under bolt - pivot kickstand forward remove spring and install install in reverse.

 

I agree.

I've had to park my bike on slight side slopes where a longer stand would have been beneficial, but also on opposite slopes where if the stand was any longer than stock the bike could easily tip over to the right.

I think the stock lenth is a perfect compromise for a stock height bike. But that's only my opinion... Others may have differing opinions.

 

I have a 21 inch front tire.

 

So do i...a longer jiffy stand will make it more upright.

you want a shorter one.

 

Maybe I didn't explain correctly. I have a 2010 Street Glide that comes with an 18" tire from the factory. When I changed it to the 21" rim/tire, it raised the front approximately 1". To address the difference you can either put a longer kickstand or lower the front end with shorter springs. Since I'm 6 feet tall I decided to go with a longer kickstand to address the above. Putting a shorter kickstand would make the bike lean more.

PM designed and manufactured the kickstand specifically for those that did the 21" front tire mod.

 

Thanks!

 

Gotcha...

lower the front to keep the proper geometry when you can afford it.

 

BTW, slothy, nice bike!