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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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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.

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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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why do you want a longer stand?
 
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its simple, secure the bike, remove bolt and kickstand lock plate under bolt - pivot kickstand forward remove spring and install install in reverse.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by stupid_rope
why do you want a longer stand?
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.
 
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why do you want a longer stand?
I have a 21 inch front tire.
 
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Originally Posted by ramnj
I have a 21 inch front tire.
So do i...a longer jiffy stand will make it more upright.

you want a shorter one.
 
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Originally Posted by stupid_rope
So do i...a longer jiffy stand will make it more upright.

you want a shorter one.
Originally Posted by stupid_rope
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.
 
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its simple, secure the bike, remove bolt and kickstand lock plate under bolt - pivot kickstand forward remove spring and install install in reverse.
Thanks!
 
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Gotcha...

lower the front to keep the proper geometry when you can afford it.
 
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BTW, slothy, nice bike!
 
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