Kick Stand issues

[Bigfootz]

I bought a yr 2000 used 1200 Sportster May. The stand fell off (lost) while cruising the 1st wk. Doh locktite? Was this an issue with the yr/model? Design defect? Recalls? The seat and tail lts frequently vibrate loose too. I'm rookie, any comments, suggestions?

 

[dbmg]

Thats why all critical fasteners are to be check every service interval.

 

[Bigfootz]

Ditto that. The bike is 60K+ too. Has a few issues but I love it. The kick was hangin low when I got it. We tried to tighten, and replaced the kick spring too. All for naught. Start over. Guess I'll weld the bolt this time, cant be havin' that. It's a fork mount design at the bolt and have had trouble finding that style replacement. Guess new one is in order.

 

[mvd00024]

Happy that you got a new bike, at least it will run. Good luck and have many good rides. Keep the tires on the pavement....lol...

 

[Randy007]

Big,

After I lowered the bike, the "jiffy stand" was too long. Was going to change it
out during the winter. Well, it fell off. Maybe stress angle caused it.

Anyhow, got a "Hugger Stand". Put a hardened bolt with locktite in place of the
cotter pin and a new spring.

The old stand was a bear to re-install prior. The new stand with spring were a breeze
installing. And it works well with a lowered bike.

Good Luck!

 

[RiffRaff]

What a great idea! Lose the kickstand and you have an excuse to keep riding forever.

I gotta try that.