Anyone have problems getting down the kickstand on a Wide Glide?
#11
09-14-2008, 12:15 AM
I gave it a try for 5 months. Maybe it's because my legs are short that I just couldn't get the proper leverage. Sometimes I'd grab it, get it half way down....then I'd lose the grab and up it would go.....and I I'd end up "strumming the banjo". Now, I have absolutely no problems with the extension.
#12
09-14-2008, 12:32 PM
It was MISSION IMPOSSIBLE for me to get that jiffy stand down on my 07 Low Rider. Try as I might, I just couldnt hook my heel on it, and hold the bike up at the same time. I was on my tip toes in the first place. So over the winter of 2007-2008 I had them lower my Low Rider with 11" progressive 430's AND add the extension to the jiffy. Now I can put both feet flat on the ground and grab that stand extension with no problem. Made a world of difference. Yea, I dont like the looks either....but better that than looking like an IDIOT trying to get the stand down in a crowd.
#13
09-14-2008, 02:07 PM
don't worry about your image ... half the croud aint bikers...they be RUB's...get out and ride... the more you drop the stand the more you will find it naturally....BTW over 1/2 the women riders round here(our area) look nervous, dangerous on their bike so Relax... we have all been new at this before!
#14
09-14-2008, 06:12 PM
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I have a 2000 WG and I have had the worst time trying to get the kick stand down when I am getting off of the bike. I just went today and bought the jiffy extension but it looks like my extension is too big for the kickstand. I mean it is the right part it just looks a bit odd.
I gave it a try for 5 months. Maybe it's because my legs are short that I just couldn't get the proper leverage. Sometimes I'd grab it, get it half way down....then I'd lose the grab and up it would go.....and I I'd end up "strumming the banjo". Now, I have absolutely no problems with the extension.
#15
09-14-2008, 07:01 PM
don't worry about your image ... half the croud aint bikers...they be RUB's...get out and ride... the more you drop the stand the more you will find it naturally....BTW over 1/2 the women riders round here(our area) look nervous, dangerous on their bike so Relax... we have all been new at this before!
Thanks for the advise. OK so what is a RUB? And I will try my best not to be nervous. Honestly, I am more nervous about the idiots in cages more than anything.
And it is noce to know I wasn't the only one with this damn kickstand. Thanks everyone.
#16
09-15-2008, 02:42 PM
I had the exact same problem with my 1999 Wide Glide, until (as someone here has already mentioned) I repositioned the rubber thing that is on the frame down there near the kickstand. That keeps the kickstand far enough away from the frame that you can get it with your foot easily, no need for an extension. That rubber thing has a long side that should be faced toward the kickstand. the kickstand should rest on it when retracted.
#18
09-15-2008, 04:40 PM
Also there is nothing wrong with you practicing in your garage on using the stand and moving it around a little to get used to the weight of the bike underneath you
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09-15-2008, 06:45 PM
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09-15-2008, 06:48 PM
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I had the exact same problem with my 1999 Wide Glide, until (as someone here has already mentioned) I repositioned the rubber thing that is on the frame down there near the kickstand. That keeps the kickstand far enough away from the frame that you can get it with your foot easily, no need for an extension. That rubber thing has a long side that should be faced toward the kickstand. the kickstand should rest on it when retracted.