F'ing "Jiffystand" Failed
#61
12-21-2011, 08:24 AM
I agree. i always make sure I give the bike a nice pull back on the stand before i get off and sometimes twice just to make sure.
#62
12-21-2011, 08:40 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Western South Dakota
Posts: 55,909
Received 75,263 Likes
on
22,615 Posts
Not to be offensive, but I believe this is one of the first articles I read upon joining HD forums. Park in Neutral? Never have and never would, even if on perfectly flat ground. bike has the tendency to roll forward because of design. Only way to make sure you bike doesn't slip and fall, is to personally see the detente lock into place each time you set the bike on the stand. If you don't do this each time, you can only blame yourself when it does fall. The top screw did loosen up once on mine and I noticed it because I make the habit of watching the top of stand set into the detente. If it sets firmly it should support you and a passenger sitting on it.
aka Bob
aka Bob
Why would you want to? I don't get it, I guess..
#63
12-21-2011, 09:08 AM
I have been riding off and on for almost 40 years and have had 6 bikes in the last 10 years LOL.
this is my first Harley and the stand is by far the best invention made!! Is it perfect, probably not but I worry less about my Street Glade than any other bike I ever had.
Because I have had bikes almost go over while getting something out of the saddle bag, or parked on a slight downhill I am very careful to part uphill when possible and I always leave the bike in gear, habit after so may years of having to be careful.
Sorry your bike went down, however it happened I bet it wont again!
this is my first Harley and the stand is by far the best invention made!! Is it perfect, probably not but I worry less about my Street Glade than any other bike I ever had.
Because I have had bikes almost go over while getting something out of the saddle bag, or parked on a slight downhill I am very careful to part uphill when possible and I always leave the bike in gear, habit after so may years of having to be careful.
Sorry your bike went down, however it happened I bet it wont again!
#64
12-21-2011, 09:39 AM
Stellar HDF Member
Not to be offensive, but I believe this is one of the first articles I read upon joining HD forums. Park in Neutral? Never have and never would, even if on perfectly flat ground. bike has the tendency to roll forward because of design. Only way to make sure you bike doesn't slip and fall, is to personally see the detente lock into place each time you set the bike on the stand. If you don't do this each time, you can only blame yourself when it does fall. The top screw did loosen up once on mine and I noticed it because I make the habit of watching the top of stand set into the detente. If it sets firmly it should support you and a passenger sitting on it.
aka Bob
aka Bob
As long as I do the above, my bike feels very secure even in slightly uneven ground I can lean on, sit on it and even sit on it with my passenger also on the back with nothing but the kickstand holding everything up.
#65
12-21-2011, 10:12 AM
Cruiser
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Katy
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I don't trust mine either. 800 lbs on that stand makes me nervous. I am very deliberate with using it.
#66
12-21-2011, 10:41 AM
Grand HDF Member
The only time I actually run anymore is when my bike is idling on the stand without me on it....THAT'S why it's called a jiffy stand.
#67
12-21-2011, 11:41 AM
Road Master
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Knob Noster, MO
Posts: 893
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I always put the bike in 1st gear and turn my bars to the left, then push the bike back some to ensure the stand is seated properly before walking away.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
copaup
Dyna Glide Models
14
07-19-2013 02:43 PM
