Tie it up

If you do break your kickstand spring immediately pull over and tie up your kickstand with either some wire or a rope. It will cause more damage to your bike if you leave it dragging, not to mention the show of sparks that will fly up behind you distracting others on the road.

Make friends with a welder

In most cases you are going to need a new spring or at least a welder if it was a clean cut. If you want to fix it yourself, prepare to spend between 2 and 4 hours on it. You will need to put your bike up on a lift ramp and buy a universal kickstand return spring. Oh, and know how to weld. We recommend you have a professional do this correctly for you.

Purchase a Kickstand Kaddy

A Kickstand Kaddy is a device designed to make an experience like a broken kickstand spring relatively uneventful. It is a small bracket that is designed to fit over the frame of your bike and you can click your kickstand into place every time you lift your kickstand up. It is easy to install and fits all stock touring Harley Davidson kickstands. And its only $18.95.

Avoid over-priced products

As with any big brand, they can market tools to help with damages to your bike but they are usually very over-priced. We would suggest you avoid them.

Safety first

If your kickstand drops while you are going at 60 mph plus you are likely to lose control and be off your bike in a heartbeat. It can be violent and sudden and possibly cost your life. Kickstands can corrode and drop randomly, having shown no signs of weakness. By purchasing a Kickstand Kaddy, you remove any worry of this happening.

So, every time this happens, it’s a trip to the Harley Davidson dealer to buy an expensive rubber part.  Well, now there’s another solution.  Check out the Harley Kickstand Kaddy – it’s a custom aftermarket part that easily bolts on to your bike’s frame and holds the kickstand in place by simply clicking it in the secure clamp.  Check out the details on the Harley Kickstands Installation or Kickstand Kaddy Purchase pages.  You’ll solve your problem, save money and be more relaxed on your ride … you’ll be glad you bought one and be sure to tell your buddies so they don’t have to deal with this problem anymore either …

Here’s to fun and safe Harley motorcycle riding …

This isn’t meant to be a comprehensive list, so we recommend that you also check your owner’s manual for specific information, or ask your dealer or a qualified mechanic.

• Check your headlights, taillights, turn signals, horn and brake lights to see if they are working properly.
• With your bike level, check all fluid levels (gas, oil, hydraulic, coolant) and make sure they are at the proper levels – your owner’s manual should have all the specs and recommendations.
• Inspect your wheel alignment and play, if you have spoke tires, you may need to adjust the tension.   Also check your tires for wear and proper inflation.  Motorcycle tires are key to your safety for traction, cornering and braking!
• If your motorcycle has a chain drive, check it for proper tension. A good rule of thumb is about 3/4 inch of free play.
• Make sure your side stand and center stand will remain in the up position while riding.  Be sure to check your harley kickstands‘ spring for wear or rust.
• Approximately monthly, inspect your engine area and frame for loose bolts and fasteners. It’s a good idea to tighten to manufacture specifications.
• Twist your throttle to check for smooth travel and no sticking. Refer to your owner’s manual if lubrication is required.
• Squeeze your clutch and brake levers to check for smooth operation. Lubricate and adjust according to owner’s manual specs.
• Inspect your clutch, throttle, and brake cables. Lubricate or replace as recommended.
• Super important to check your brakes (front and rear) for proper operation, brake pads and shoes for proper thickness, and rotors and drums for smooth surfaces.
• Also check your battery for proper fluid levels and terminals for corrosion.  If your headlamp dims significantly while starting your bike, you may want to check the charge level.

I found this post on the awesome blog bikers post dot com …

“went down hard Saturday afternoon after a broken spring on my kickstand allowed the kickstand to drop forward and catch pavement as I was changing lanes – doing about 60 mph.”  Fortunately he wasn’t hurt too badly.   “It was very sudden and very violent, and although I’m pretty much all right – a couple broken bones and the inevitable cuts, scrapes and road rash – it could have been a hell of a lot worse.”

His bike is a 1998 Fatboy, and he found that the kickstand spring was very badly corroded before it broke.  Sounds like it’s a good idea for us to keep our motorcycles covered or as dry as possible as well.

Another solution is the invention called the kickstand kaddy – it’s a safety device designed to prevent an incident like this.  Happy, fun and safe riding – and please remember to do your safety check before each ride … including your Harley kickstands.

Is your Touring Harley Davidson equipped with a “KICKSTAND KADDY”?

What if your jiffystand (Harley Davidson kickstand) spring failed on your Touring Harley Davidson while riding down the highway.  There’d be a loud clanking noise and spray of sparks – not to mention it would be difficult to turn left if you needed to!

Once stopped you would need to find something to tie the jiffystand up so you can get you and your Harley home safely.  Trying to hold up your Hot 750 lb bike, then tying up your jiffystand at the same time is quite a challenge – even for someone as strong as you.

You can easily avoid this unsafe scenario.  ”KICKSTAND KADDY” is the answer to safe Harley touring.

If you are prepared with a “KICKSTAND KADDY”, your experience of a spring failure will be uneventful.

After you install your “KICKSTAND KADDY”, you don’t even know it’s on the bike!  It clips the kickstand in place every time you lift the kickstand up!

** Fits all stock touring Harley Davidson kickstands (1998-2011).

** Easy to install!  Only $18.95 – Order yours today …

Bonus Super Deal – now get the Kickstand Kaddy complete with the …

READY 2 RIDE KICKSTAND REST (both items and shipping included!)

• 5″ Anti-Sinking kickstand rest.
• No more sinking into the asphalt.
• Convenient size fits in jacket pocket or accessory bag.
• package price for both $21.95