Kickstand leaning backwards
The bike sits fine with the initial design, stand out to the side, not forward.
Other bikes have stands that go forward to cross the spring center.
Other bikes will stab the ground and flip when the stand is forgotten.
Harley stand will merely sweep to the rear if you forget. There is no way for it to "stab" the ground, not pointing forward, like others, and being out of the slot once you take off.
Don't try to tell me you NEVER forgot the kickstand.
Last edited by Quadancer; Dec 18, 2012 at 09:09 AM.
Road Warrior
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From: South Carolina
You DON'T want to do that.
The bike sits fine with the initial design, stand out to the side, not forward.
Other bikes have stands that go forward to cross the spring center.
Other bikes will stab the ground and flip when the stand is forgotten.
Harley stand will merely sweep to the rear if you forget. There is no way for it to "stab" the ground, not pointing forward, like others, and being out of the slot once you take off.
Don't try to tell me you NEVER forgot the kickstand.
The bike sits fine with the initial design, stand out to the side, not forward.
Other bikes have stands that go forward to cross the spring center.
Other bikes will stab the ground and flip when the stand is forgotten.
Harley stand will merely sweep to the rear if you forget. There is no way for it to "stab" the ground, not pointing forward, like others, and being out of the slot once you take off.
Don't try to tell me you NEVER forgot the kickstand.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Saluda SC
My old 1990 ultra had 143K on her when I sold it. I hated to let it go but it was time. I put a lot of hard miles on it and started to worry that it was going to leave me walking one day. It seemed like every week I had to do something to keep the old girl going. I can only hope that this 08 will be as good.
Tourer
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From: Auburn, WA
From the manual:
Holding leg at normal forward (down) Position, install stop over threaded end with the stamped side down. Verify that the longer side of the stop faces the rear of the motorcycle. Install flat washer, lock-washer and hex screw. Tighten hex screw to 15-20 ft-lbs.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Senoia Ga
Yeah what eric said in post 9...When on my first experience when on of these went forward you shoulda seen the salesman trying to grab the bike...LOL LOL But there was an old hand there and he said not to worry that they do that..They will stop although it is a heart rendering wait untill they do.....THEY will STOP!
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