Lower 1" in rear, will it affect my kickstand?
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When I lowered my RK one inch in the back it had no affect. When I lowered the front one inch to even the bike out I noticed it didn't lean into the jiffy stand very well. The bike never fell over but it made me nervous on more than one occasion. I looked for a shorter jiffy stand but never found one.
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Lowered my "Low Rider" front and rear, and I have to tell you, thing practically stood upright. EVERYONE was nervous around that bike for fear it would tip to the right.
On level ground.....you're probably fine. BUT let me tell you..... Park on uneven pavement, or one that slants up on the left.....and good luck trying to get the the jiffy stand FULLY down WITHOUT having to LEAN THE BIKE WAY OVER TO THE RIGHT FIRST to get the stand fully forward and locked. If you pass that "point of no return" while leaning to the right, and reaching back with our left leg..... you're all through and the bike's going over. END OF STORY.
Also better be careful on bringing it down from a lift all by yourself too. It will take your breath away.
Last winter I finally got fed up with being a nervous wreck and installed a 1" shorter Jiffy stand. It's actually easier for me to swing my leg over now ( I'm exceptionally short) and the bike's lean angle is vastly improved....to where it should be.
On level ground.....you're probably fine. BUT let me tell you..... Park on uneven pavement, or one that slants up on the left.....and good luck trying to get the the jiffy stand FULLY down WITHOUT having to LEAN THE BIKE WAY OVER TO THE RIGHT FIRST to get the stand fully forward and locked. If you pass that "point of no return" while leaning to the right, and reaching back with our left leg..... you're all through and the bike's going over. END OF STORY.
Also better be careful on bringing it down from a lift all by yourself too. It will take your breath away.
Last winter I finally got fed up with being a nervous wreck and installed a 1" shorter Jiffy stand. It's actually easier for me to swing my leg over now ( I'm exceptionally short) and the bike's lean angle is vastly improved....to where it should be.
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One word of caution....have someone hold the bike up for you when the jiffy stand is off or the bike will fall over!!! Ha Ha.
Its a 1 beer job.