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When is a handle not a handle?

10K views 30 replies 11 participants last post by  MarcS  
Nah it’s ok -lifting a 550lb bike by a piece of plastic is a surefire way to break said piece of plastic. I knew better -hopefully someone else will learn from my mistake and avoid a similar fate 🤕

And TBH, I kinda like the new “trimmed down” look. A YouTuber recently posted (as a goof) an image of his PAS with the front cowling and windscreen removed. He called it “the hooligan mobile”. Here’s a link to the video:


I had to admit, the foundation has some potential to go full Mad Max if one were to pare down on some of the bells, whistles and plastic. I can’t wait to see what custom fitments/arrangements will soon start to emerge. I really think this bike is gonna go down as a classic.

now I’m all emotional 🥲
You aren’t actually lifting the bike when you place it on the centre stand, that handle should be adequate. Your body weight on the centre stand lever should ease the bike up, you are actually only supporting yourself with your handhold as it moves up and backwards onto the stand. Go to your dealer, that shouldn’t happen.