today i just started my bike and was moving it when i put it in first with the kickstand down is that supposed to happen? ive never had a bike where you could just take off wuth the kickstand down some info please

 

Yes, that's supposed to happen.

 

My experience is just the opposite. I've never had a bike that you couldn't take off with the kickstand down...

Doc, it hurts when I do this... well, you know the rest

Dave

 

wow my 06 dyna you couldent but this is my first softtail you think it would be a safty issue

 

Mine will go with the stand down too, but my old Yamaha will instantly die if you put it in gear with the stand down.
They call it a safety thing, and I can understand how it might be a problem for some.
But I think its justone more example of thenanny state mentality.

 

My softail will move with the kickstand down.

My honda would die automatically when the kickstand was put down.

 

Kickstand safety switch.

Keeps dumbasses from rolling off with their stand locked down and pollvaulting on the first left turn.

 

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Please don't go suing Harley over the issue. Without digging mine up and looking, I'll bet there's some serious warning's in the owner's manual about putting the "jiffy stand" up before you take off... that should cover their liability.

 

I've heard that it just makes a bit of noise when it drags - that's only what I've heard, you understand.

 

You are kidding right?

Do yourself a big favor and do not ride the bike until you read the manual and become familiar with the bike, controls, safety concerns, etc.