Kick stand upgrade

[Dr LEN]

Just got this Gonna install this weekend
http://notoil.shptron.com/p/no-toil-kickstand-upgrade-kit

 

[msquad]

Just added this to my future purchase list. Thanks. Report back on how it all goes and if it makes a difference please.

 

[14 FLHX]

I got one in the garage waiting install also.

 

[Gunner]

To me it seems like a solution in search of problem . In over 45 years of owning Harleys I have never had a kick stand fail.

 

[14 FLHX]

I had mine not lock in once.

 

[Gunner]

Keep us updated on how it works out.

 

[hulkss]

To me it seems like a solution in search of problem . In over 45 years of owning Harleys I have never had a kick stand fail.

I tend to agree, but I suppose with a lowered bike or if leaning a little to the left the kickstand my not swing out all the way and thus the "problem" happens.

A kickstand story:
A neat feature of the H-D kickstand is that it locks out when the bike leans on it. Even when rolling forward, the stand will not fold up.

A guy I know of was changing his oil the first time on a brand new Harley with the tank drain plug up on the right side. After warming up the bike and parking it, he put a wrench on the drain plug. He pushed on it and the bike started to roll. Not knowing better, his first thought was that the side stand would fold up and the new bike topple over away from him.

In a panic he grabbed hold of the bike - BY THE HOT EXHAUST PIPE!!!!.

 

[Gunner]

Ouch !! and you know it takes a while for that to register .

 

[Mojo]

+1 Gunner- After seeing the video for this product I'm still trying to figure out its benefit