Jiffy Stand
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From: Everywhere
exactly. At the time, motorcycles had center stands that required lifting the rear of the motorcycle to deploy it. Some were mounted to the frame, some mounted to rear fender. The side stand was advertised as being able to deploy it "in a jiffy" and the name stuck.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: North Arkansas
after riding a honda 1300 vtx with a HUGE stand that was hard to find.... I agree with the short, are you sure it's down "iffy" stand on my rk. Often leave my foot on it as it goes over 'cause of that little roll
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Pensacola, FL
I think the jiffy stand is some kind of cruel hazing ritual Harley came up with. When I rode my brand new 2014 Ultra Limited home and parked in the driveway, I almost peed myself as I was getting off and the thing started rolling forward. I was sure I was about to watch helplessly as my $25K pride and joy toppled onto the concrete.
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From: Rolla
I think the jiffy stand is some kind of cruel hazing ritual Harley came up with. When I rode my brand new 2014 Ultra Limited home and parked in the driveway, I almost peed myself as I was getting off and the thing started rolling forward. I was sure I was about to watch helplessly as my $25K pride and joy toppled onto the concrete.
Then get down and take a good look at that jiffy stand, and how it operates.
You'll see how it is spring loaded and locks into place with the weight of the bike on it, making it virtually impossible for it to collapse while there is any weight on it.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Pensacola, FL
Have someone hold your bike upright (or put it in a wheel chock).
Then get down and take a good look at that jiffy stand, and how it operates.
You'll see how it is spring loaded and locks into place with the weight of the bike on it, making it virtually impossible for it to collapse while there is any weight on it.
Then get down and take a good look at that jiffy stand, and how it operates.
You'll see how it is spring loaded and locks into place with the weight of the bike on it, making it virtually impossible for it to collapse while there is any weight on it.
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From: sand mountain Alabama
I agree with the Op.
It hasn't been too many years ago when I started to hear the word "Jiffy stand" often.
Back in the day it was a kick stand and still is to me. If they came with a center stand I could understand. It doesn't.
It hasn't been too many years ago when I started to hear the word "Jiffy stand" often.
Back in the day it was a kick stand and still is to me. If they came with a center stand I could understand. It doesn't.
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From: Yooper North of da lift bridge
I think the jiffy stand is some kind of cruel hazing ritual Harley came up with. When I rode my brand new 2014 Ultra Limited home and parked in the driveway, I almost peed myself as I was getting off and the thing started rolling forward. I was sure I was about to watch helplessly as my $25K pride and joy toppled onto the concrete.
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Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: WI
Harley jiffy design is great. I know of more than one Victory owner that's had his ride roll forward and go BOOM ! It took me a few weeks of HD ownership before I would park my bike without making sure I had it in gear.
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From: Florida
I think the jiffy stand is some kind of cruel hazing ritual Harley came up with. When I rode my brand new 2014 Ultra Limited home and parked in the driveway, I almost peed myself as I was getting off and the thing started rolling forward. I was sure I was about to watch helplessly as my $25K pride and joy toppled onto the concrete.