Wondering if anyone is as disappointed as me with the lean on the new 2009 Electraglide baggers. Harley has a kickstand upgrade that will make the lean less radical, but I've heard it almost stands the bike straight up. Anyone out there get this warranty free upgrade to their kickstands?

 

I would keep the lean, JMO.

 

A small number of 2009 touring model motorcycles were built with a jiffy stand bracket which allows the vehicle to lean over more when resting of the stand. If an owner of an affected vehicle wants to change to a bracket which allows a more upright resting position, the repair is covered under warranty.

NOTE
● Symptom: customer feels that the motorcycle leans over too far or feels excessively heavy to lift off the jiffy stand.
● Customers should be made aware that the 50096-09 bracket will stand the vehicle more upright, particularly if they have lowered suspension. The jiffy stand brackets
with extended lean angle were never a sold part and cannot be reordered if the customer does not like the OE bracket. Please discuss the implications thoroughly prior
to replacement. The customer does not have to replace the jiffy stand bracket if they feel it is unnecessary.

Motorcycles Affected
2009 Touring and Touring based CVO models in all market destinations.

Dealer Inventory Instructions
The 50078-09 jiffy stand bracket was never sold so this bulletin only applies to OE and CVO motorcycles. Dealer parts inventory is not affected.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This offer will last the duration of the motorcycle’s normal two year warranty period only.

Required Dealer Action
1. See Figure 1. Inspect for the embossing (can be felt by reaching behind on back of jiffy stand bracket).
2. Replace with a 50096-09 bracket ONLY if the embossment cannot be seen or felt, and the customer requests replacement.

 

Thanks Gunner. Got a chance to see the upgrade at our dealership in Sanford, FL. It is a considerable improvement and in no way makes it possible for the bike to flip over on its right side. Think we'll go ahead and do the upgrade. We tour all over and when those things are loaded down to the hilt they are a real bear to upright and take off on.

 

Thanks bro. This is the exact piece we got from a dealer in Fairbault, MN. Never knew it was available till the wife started to complain about the lean angle on hers. We're gonna go ahead and do the upgrade.