So I came home after an awsome ride and try to put my kick stand down...Dohhh! It wasn't there. Had to laugh. Got a friend to hold it while I figured out how I was gonna deal with this...So after a few days of researching I decided to post some detailed pics of what I ended up doing since there are different setups for different years. Mine is a 2003 xl1200..
This is what I was looking at when I got home that day.
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These are the parts you need. Got the jiffy stand and spring aftermarket for $65. The hinge pin, brass bushings and cotter pin I had to get from HD...and that cost me $26 for those parts.
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Here is a pic of the top bushing and the cotter pin..Notice how the bushing has a small bit of room to rock back and forth. As per the manual you will have to make sure that is greased well and inspect every servicing. In my case I believe the top brass bushing failed putting pressure on the cotter pin till the unit just fell off. Also the new pin from HD seems more sturdy than the factory cotter pin.
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This is the bottom bushing. There is a perfect hole in the bracket on the frame to hold this bushing in place. Meaning it can't move like the top one. Also you can see where the spring attaches. Also check this for problems at every servicing.
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Here is the full spring extended.
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Here is what it looks like on the bike. Hope this helps someone.
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This is what I was looking at when I got home that day.
These are the parts you need. Got the jiffy stand and spring aftermarket for $65. The hinge pin, brass bushings and cotter pin I had to get from HD...and that cost me $26 for those parts.
Here is a pic of the top bushing and the cotter pin..Notice how the bushing has a small bit of room to rock back and forth. As per the manual you will have to make sure that is greased well and inspect every servicing. In my case I believe the top brass bushing failed putting pressure on the cotter pin till the unit just fell off. Also the new pin from HD seems more sturdy than the factory cotter pin.
This is the bottom bushing. There is a perfect hole in the bracket on the frame to hold this bushing in place. Meaning it can't move like the top one. Also you can see where the spring attaches. Also check this for problems at every servicing.
Here is the full spring extended.
Here is what it looks like on the bike. Hope this helps someone.
