Removal
Warning! The jiffy stand locks when placed in the full forward (down) position with vehicle weight on it. If the jiffy stand is not in the full forward (down) position with vehicle weight on it, the vehicle can fall over which could result in death or serious injury.
1. Position motorcycle upright on a suitable lift.
Note. Remove stop to release spring tension.
2. See Figure 2-219. Remove stop (1).
Figure 2-219. Jiffy stand: 1. Stop; 2. Leg; 3. Pretzel clip; 4. Clevis pin; 5. Spring; 6. Bushing (2); 7. Bumper
3. Retract leg (2).
4. Remove pretzel clip (3). Discard pretzel clip.
Warning! Wear safety glasses or goggles when removing or installing spring. Spring tension can cause spring, attached components and/or hand tools to fly out which could result in death or serious injury.
5. Hold leg in retracted position. Withdraw clevis pin (4) until it disengages from upper pivot hole of yoke.
6. Use pliers to detach spring (5) from the frame mounted anchor pin. Unhook end of spring from leg.
7. Remove clevis pin from lower pivot hole of yoke.
8. Remove upper and lower bushings (6).
9. Remove bumper (7) if required.
10. Remove JSS if equipped. See 6.29 JIFFY STAND SENSOR (JSS): INTERNATIONAL MODELS.
Cleaning and lubrication
1. Clean the jiffy stand components, the frame-mounted yoke and the anchor pin.
2. See Figure 2-220. Apply ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to the leg pivot holes in the yoke (1), the groove of the anchor pin (2) and the OD of the clevis pin.
Figure 2-220. Lubrication points: 1. Pivot holes; 2. Anchor pin groove; 3. Ramp
3. Coat the ramp (3) of the yoke with ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT.
Installation
Warning! Wear safety glasses or goggles when removing or installing spring. Spring tension can cause spring, attached components and/or hand tools to fly out which could result in death or serious injury.
1. If required, install the JSS. See 6.29 JIFFY STAND SENSOR (JSS): INTERNATIONAL MODELS.
2. Press in a new rubber bumper.
Note. Face open ends of spring hooks toward center line of vehicle.
3. See Figure 2-221. Install spring.
- a. Hook spring into spring mounting hole (2) on leg.
- b. Hook spring over frame mounted anchor pin (1).
Figure 2-221. Jiffy stand (typical): 1. Anchor pin; 2. Leg spring mounting hole
4. Install bushing onto clevis pin with shoulder of bushing facing head of clevis pin.
5. Hold leg in its retracted position. Insert clevis pin halfway up through yoke and pivot hole of leg.
Note. Make certain that shank of lower bushing fits inside lower pivot hole in yoke.
6. Push clevis pin through slotted upper hole in yoke.
7. Install upper bushing with shoulder facing up against upper surface of yoke.
8. Insert new pretzel clip through hole in end of clevis pin.
Note. See Figure 2-222. Snap the loop of the pretzel clip over the end of the clevis pin.
Figure 2-222. Pretzel clip
9. Press the stop onto the motorcycle frame.
Note. When retracted, the leg should be seated against the stop.
10. Extend and retract jiffy stand leg several times to check operation.
Warning! Always park motorcycle on a level, firm surface. An unbalanced motorcycle can fall over, which could result in death or serious injury.
Warning! Be sure jiffy stand is fully retracted before riding. If jiffy stand is not fully retracted, it can contact the road surface causing a loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury.