Kickstand leaning backwards
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
It should lock into position at a forwards angle, so that if the bike is pushed forward while leaning on the jiffy, the stand does not fold up ( retract)
push the stand fully forward when parking, settle the bike onto it, and turn the bars for the best position, lean angle, so that the weight of the bike is settled on the jiffy
a lowered bike may be less stable than one of stock height
mike
push the stand fully forward when parking, settle the bike onto it, and turn the bars for the best position, lean angle, so that the weight of the bike is settled on the jiffy
a lowered bike may be less stable than one of stock height
mike
It should lock into position at a forwards angle, so that if the bike is pushed forward while leaning on the jiffy, the stand does not fold up ( retract)
push the stand fully forward when parking, settle the bike onto it, and turn the bars for the best position, lean angle, so that the weight of the bike is settled on the jiffy
a lowered bike may be less stable than one of stock height
mike
push the stand fully forward when parking, settle the bike onto it, and turn the bars for the best position, lean angle, so that the weight of the bike is settled on the jiffy
a lowered bike may be less stable than one of stock height
mike
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 867
Likes: 224
From: Pa
my SG does this all the time, sometimes its a little disconcerning but no problems in 2 years.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 974
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From: Utah
I noticed this immediately when I bought my 11 SG. Said something to the salesman on the showroom floor. His response was to walk behind the bike, put both hands on the seat and he gave it a good hard shove. The stand slid about 6" on the tile floor but did not fold.
It still bugs me so I always double check it and I always make sure I park on an uphill angle if not level and always in gear.
It still bugs me so I always double check it and I always make sure I park on an uphill angle if not level and always in gear.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 368
Likes: 2
From: Yantis, Texas
It should lock into position at a forwards angle, so that if the bike is pushed forward while leaning on the jiffy, the stand does not fold up ( retract)
push the stand fully forward when parking, settle the bike onto it, and turn the bars for the best position, lean angle, so that the weight of the bike is settled on the jiffy
a lowered bike may be less stable than one of stock height
mike
push the stand fully forward when parking, settle the bike onto it, and turn the bars for the best position, lean angle, so that the weight of the bike is settled on the jiffy
a lowered bike may be less stable than one of stock height
mike
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,988
Likes: 17
From: Between Fort Worth and Wichita Falls Texas
Mine does not lock either: 2009 Ultra Classic. I did install the Wheeldock EZ UP center stand which is amazing. Now I do not have to worry about it rolling forward off the regular side stand. If I put the side stand down and pushed forward on my bike it would fall right over. No locking mechanism unfortunately.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 144
Likes: 15
From: San Diego
I just picked up a 2012 RG yesterday. I noticed the same thing, too. My Yamaha Warrior's stand went forward more than the RG. It does seem stable though.
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Fun to watch the look on someones face when the bike rolls forward, I used to worry about it, 64k miles on two bikes it as never failed as long as it's locked into position. Mine also looks like it's back more than what looks normal, locking tab in position no worries.
