I have stuck a lawn mower tensioner spring in the clevis and wrapped it around the bumper stop for peace of mind. Bad pic you can kinda see what's going on

 

My bike was missing those bushings when I bought it and I didn't realize it until I lost my kickstand while riding. I had to lean my bike up against a wall for a week while I waited for all the parts to come in to replace it. That's when I realized there were supposed to be bushings there. Without those bushings there is play where the stand mounts to the frame that stretches, and eventually breaks, the cotter pin holding it all in place.

 

Drag Specialties is delivering mine early. Early Saturday project and then a ride.
I have noticed that my cycle lift wont work with the Sportster as the frame isn't long enough to span the lift. I'll just lean it against the garage wall to fix the stand for now.
I've seen the scissor lifts that run under the front of the frame and should probably order one. Anyone have a quick trick to get the bike off the ground? Maybe a regular floor jack with a 2x4 over it?
Yeah, I'm that guy...

 

"I have noticed that my cycle lift wont work with the Sportster as the frame isn't long enough to span the lift."

I made a cradle that holds my bike rock steady. Some plywood and 2x4s. Of course, it might not fit under if your bike is too low, mine is an XLH Standard (13" shocks).



John

 

perfect, thanks!