Yup. Told him but he is a kid and, of course, does not listen. He learned....

 

You probably call them floorboards instead of foot boards too. Motorcycles don't have floors, but they have jiffy stands.

 

I like the lean especially after helping my stepfather pick up his K1600gs after it fell over due to standing up too straight. It is an expensive lesson in plastic replacement when one of those gets crushed. When I changed my wheels (I didn't lower it) I went to a +1 stand because it was a load to lift it especially with a fully loaded tourpack and bag. I know its a jiffystand and I did use that term when ordering the extended length part but I probably call it a kickstand most of the time. Oh well, after 45 years on bikes I'm just a newb.

 

naw, newbs don't ride roadglides

 

You need to eat more Wheaties.

 

Turning the bars to the right moves the front tire contact patch to the left and changes the center of gravity of the bike. This makes getting it up (the bike) a lot easier. If it's still difficult slip your left hand under the tank and use it to help lift. Works really well. And yes, keep the bars turned to the left in a strong wind.

 

Chuckle, a whole lot less than what Harley charges for them now!

Here's a link to a guy who's re-making them. I hadn't realized that from the very beginning the Harley side stand always locked. It's an interesting and very simple locking design. Both then and now.

http://www.mikespartsforharleys.com/...20for%20VL.htm

 

I ride a BMW and Harley. The BMW is sits much too upright on the kickstand. The kickstand also has a small foot which can sink into asphalt. The bike has fallen twice in strong wind. Harley's locking stand is the best on the market. I hope they never change a thing.

 

Me Too! JR

 

yeah that....helps a lot.