About this product
OVERVIEW
Replaces worn, cracked, or fatigued factory kickstand springs on select Harley-Davidson motorcycles with a direct-fit hardware upgrade. Constructed from precision-wound steel to restore reliable weight retention and smooth folding action. Primarily engineered for Sportster models while maintaining broad cross-platform compatibility across Softail and Touring applications.
ENGINEERING & PERFORMANCE
This replacement spring rebuilds leverage at the kickstand pivot, preventing gradual drooping and ensuring heavy motorcycles remain fully planted when parked. Manufactured from hardened steel wire, the component resists compression set and thermal degradation caused by daily road vibrations and exhaust heat. Buyers can select a chrome or black surface treatment that sheds moisture and road grime while blending with existing fastener finishes. The standardized 3.7-inch hook-to-length dimension guarantees an OEM-style installation that mounts directly to original brackets without fabrication.
KEY FEATURES
- Precisely measures 3.7 inches from hook to hook
- Direct factory replacement for OEM part number 50005-85A
- Available in durable chrome or black protective finishes
- Sold individually per motorcycle
- Cross-compatible with multiple Harley-Davidson model families
- Restores crisp mechanical feedback during kickstand deployment
- Hardened steel coil design prevents permanent bending
- Drop-in bracket compatibility requiring zero drilling or adapters
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Brand: Aftermarket Replacement
- Part Name: Kickstand Spring Replacement
- Part Type: Hardware
- Material: Steel
- Supported Years: 1987 – 2022
- Compatible Harley Trims: Softail, Sportster, Touring
FITMENT
- Harley Sportster (1987–2019)
- Harley Softail (1991–2022)
- Harley Touring (1995–1998)
WHY HARLEY RIDERS CHOOSE THIS
Riders choose this replacement spring because factory units consistently lose tensile strength, leaving kickstands unable to lock flat or prone to sudden collapse under load. The exact 3.7-inch footprint and reinforced steel core return predictable torque and solid ground clearance every time a rider puts their bike in park. Finishing options in chrome or black let owners maintain tidy mounting areas while fighting salt buildup and UV exposure. As a straightforward bolt-on hardware refresh, this part eliminates downtime and delivers dependable stability for trail rides, long-distance tours, and daily commutes.
2022
Harley-Davidson
Softail Low Rider ST FXLRST
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2020-2022
Harley-Davidson
Softail Low Rider S FXLRS
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2018-2021
Harley-Davidson
Iron 1200 XLNS
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2018-2020
Harley-Davidson
Softail Low Rider FXLR
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2018-2019
Harley-Davidson
Forty-Eight Special XLXS
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2016-2020
Harley-Davidson
1200 Roadster XLCX
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2014-2017
Harley-Davidson
SuperLow 1200 XLT
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2012-2016
Harley-Davidson
Seventy-Two XLV
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2011-2019
Harley-Davidson
883 SuperLow XLL
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2010-2022
Harley-Davidson
Forty-Eight XLX
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2009-2022
Harley-Davidson
Iron 883 XLN
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2007-2012
Harley-Davidson
1200 Nightster XLN
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-
2007-2009
Harley-Davidson
883 EFI XL
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2007
Harley-Davidson
Sportster 1200 XL 50
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2006-2011
Harley-Davidson
1200 Low EFI XLL
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2006-2010
Harley-Davidson
883 Low EFI XLL
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2006-2008
Harley-Davidson
1200 Roadster EFI XLR
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2006
Buell
XB12X Ulysses
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2006
Harley-Davidson
1200 Low XLL
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2006
Buell
XB12Ss Lightning Long
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2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Heritage EFI FLSTI
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2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Heritage FLST
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2005-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Springer Classic FLSTSC
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2005-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Deluxe FLSTN
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2005-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Springer Classic EFI FLSTSCI
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2005-2006
Harley-Davidson
883 Low XLL
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-
2005-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Deluxe EFI FLSTNI
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-
2005-2006
Buell
XB12Scg Lightning Low
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2005-2006
Buell
XB9SX Lightning CityX
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2004-2006
Buell
XB12R Firebolt
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2004-2006
Buell
XB12S Lightning
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-
2004-2006
Harley-Davidson
883 XL
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-
2004-2006
Harley-Davidson
1200 Roadster XLR
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-
2003-2004
Buell
XB9S Lightning
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2003
Buell
XB9S Lightning Low
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-
2002-2019
Harley-Davidson
1200 Custom EFI XLC
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-
2002-2006
Buell
XB9R Firebolt
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-
2002-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Fat Boy EFI FLSTFI
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-
2002-2003, 2011-2017
Harley-Davidson
1200 XLCP
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-
2002-2003, 2005-2007
Harley-Davidson
883 Roadster EFI XLR
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-
2002-2003, 2005-2007
Harley-Davidson
883 Roadster XLR
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2002
Buell
X1W White Lightning
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2001-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Deuce EFI FXSTDI
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2001-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Night Train EFI FXSTBI
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2001-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Heritage Classic EFI FLSTCI
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2001-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Standard EFI FXSTI
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2001-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Springer EFI FXSTSI
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-
2001-2003
Harley-Davidson
Softail Heritage Springer EFI FLSTSI
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-
2001-2002
Buell
M2 Cyclone Low
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-
2000-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Deuce FXSTD
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-
2000-2006
Buell
Blast 500
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-
1999-2009
Harley-Davidson
883 Custom EFI XLC
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-
1999-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Night Train FXSTB
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-
1999-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Standard FXST
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-
1999-2003
Buell
X1 Lightning
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-
1998-2006
Harley-Davidson
883 Custom XLC
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-
1998
Buell
S1 White Lightning
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-
1998
Harley-Davidson
Road King Classic EFI FLHRC
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-
1998
Harley-Davidson
Road Glide FLTR
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1998
Harley-Davidson
Road Glide EFI FLTR
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-
1997-2003
Harley-Davidson
Softail Heritage Springer FLSTS
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-
1997-2002
Buell
S3T Thunderbolt
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-
1997-2002
Buell
M2 Cyclone
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-
1997-2001
Buell
S3 Thunderbolt
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-
1996-2006
Harley-Davidson
1200 Custom XLC
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-
1996-2003
Harley-Davidson
1200 Sport XLS
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-
1996-1998
Buell
S1 Lightning
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-
1996-1998
Harley-Davidson
Road King EFI FLHR
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-
1996
Harley-Davidson
Tour Glide Ultra Classic EFI FLTCU
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-
1995-1998
Harley-Davidson
Electra Glide Classic EFI FLHTCI
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-
1995-1998
Harley-Davidson
Electra Glide Standard FLHT
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-
1995-1998
Harley-Davidson
Electra Glide Ultra Classic EFI FLHTCUI
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-
1995-1997
Harley-Davidson
Softail Bad Boy FXSTSB
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1995-1996
Buell
S2T Thunderbolt
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1995
Buell
S2 Thunderbolt
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-
1994-1998
Harley-Davidson
Road King FLHR
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1994-1996
Harley-Davidson
Softail Heritage Special FLSTN
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1993
Harley-Davidson
Softail Nostalgia FLSTN
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1992-1993
Buell
RSS 1200 Westwind
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1991-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Springer FXSTS
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1991-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Heritage Classic FLSTC
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1991-2006
Harley-Davidson
Softail Fat Boy FLSTF
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1991-2003
Harley-Davidson
883 Hugger XLH
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1991-2003
Harley-Davidson
Sportster 883 XLH
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1991-2003
Harley-Davidson
Sportster 1200 XLH
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1991-1999
Harley-Davidson
Softail Custom FXSTC
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1991-1998
Harley-Davidson
Electra Glide Classic FLHTC
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1991-1998
Harley-Davidson
Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU
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-
1991-1996
Harley-Davidson
Tour Glide Ultra Classic FLTCU
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-
1991-1995
Harley-Davidson
883 Deluxe XLH
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1991-1994
Harley-Davidson
Low Rider Custom FXLR
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1991-1994
Harley-Davidson
Tour Glide Classic FLTC
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1991-1993
Harley-Davidson
Electra Glide Sport FLHS
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1989-1990
Buell
RR 1200 Battletwin
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1989
Buell
RS 1200 Westwind
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1987-1988
Buell
RR 1000 Battletwin
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