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For ease of stand operation, ensure your rear tire and rear shocks are aired up to spec, the bike is in NEUTRAL, slowly lower the stand until both legs are making contact. Pause there, then follow through, stepping down on level while standing up and pulling back on handlebars... no sweat!
I put mine on a couple of nights ago, 2012 RK with lowered shocks. I couldn't believe how easy it is to put on the stand. I wish I had done it month's ago.
I am also interested in how the bike is affected in terms of ride ability, also what is the effect when using a motorcycle jack.
I had one on my 04' EGC and loved it, no problems anywhere. On my 2011 Limited, I have "bottomed" out or dragged when goining over speed bumps etc. Both when one up or solo. This really caused me to almost upset. When I use my jack now, I have to use some sort of "shim,etc." on the front pad of the jack to get the bike level. I am consideriing taking it off for now and putting it back on when winter arrives for standing the bike up when storage. My 2cts......
I had one on my 04' EGC and loved it, no problems anywhere. On my 2011 Limited, I have "bottomed" out or dragged when goining over speed bumps etc. Both when one up or solo. This really caused me to almost upset. When I use my jack now, I have to use some sort of "shim,etc." on the front pad of the jack to get the bike level. I am consideriing taking it off for now and putting it back on when winter arrives for standing the bike up when storage. My 2cts......
I know what your saying, that's why I removed mine and sold it.
I've looked at the RIVCO centerstand, that has the adjustable "screw" feet, which takes care of the problem of tire wear and having to use a board to raise your rear tire for cleaning, or can be adjusted to be a "ride off" stand.
After a year and a half I'm very pleased with my EZ-UP stand. I seldom use the jiffy stand anymore. Makes it easy for passengers to mount and dismount, great for working on the bike, cleaning the wheels and storing the bike upright in my garage, makes for more room. Sturdy well built product, easy to install and very functional. I've heard of some people having trouble getting their bikes on the stand and scraping. I've not had either problem so far.
I've got an 2009 FLHTCU and I encounter absolutely no difficulty getting at, nor getting the bike up on the stand ( even with the ol' girl sitting on the bike ) .... some of my buddy's get a grin when I pull up to a stoplight and pop it on the stand at the light ( no effort what-so-ever )
Wheeldock suggests not to get the bike on the stand with the ol' girl sitting on it,too much weight could damage the lever.
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