spinning the 09 on its stand.

ajaygraci · March 9th, 2009, 05:00 PM

is it safe to spin our 2008-2009 250s on their side stands? what is the stand made out of steel or aluminum ? anyone want to tell me how to spin it on their stand --- my driveway is a huge hill and would surely drop it eventually if i had to back it out...

noche_caliente · March 9th, 2009, 05:09 PM

not a good idea - if you're worried about backing it out, back it in instead

Alex · March 9th, 2009, 05:15 PM

Don't.

ajaygraci · March 9th, 2009, 05:54 PM

thanks for the info guys.. how bout sitting on it with kickstand down... i saw a bunch of videos on youtube of spinning it on stand and thought it was completely safe cuz alot of people said it is, thanks for your tips or i wuda been sad to find my bike laying on the floor one day =(

Angel-be-Good · March 9th, 2009, 08:27 PM

I'd never even thought about spinning the bike on its side stand until yesterday, when at Alice's and STP I saw two different guys pull the maneuver. Looked pretty useful, but immediately I wondered, "That can't be good for the bike..."

Nemy · March 9th, 2009, 08:33 PM

ya, I've seen it done a coupla times on the SS's and while it looks cool I wouldn't trust my baby on a thin piece of metal.

Sitting on it with the kickstand on, though, I think is ok. It's designed to bear weight but not meant for twisting etc. actions - and plus if it fails you're on the bike to save it.

Broom · March 9th, 2009, 10:22 PM

every now and then is probably fine. doing it everytime you park is not a great idea. learn how to do it with the throttle instead

miks · March 9th, 2009, 10:24 PM

So sitting on the bike with the kick stand down would be A-Okay?

Broom · March 9th, 2009, 10:51 PM

i think that would depend on who is doing the sitting

if you're ginger about it, and don't weigh much over maybe 150 lbs, then its fine. i wouldn't go bouncing around on it though. think of the liability issues Kawi would have if their kickstands wouldn't hold up an average sized rider. they have to be designed to hold a fair amount of weight.

March 9th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#1
ajaygraci ninjette.org member Name: Angelo Location: North New Jersey Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r, black, carbon fiber full exhaust...2000 toyota 4runner Posts: 136	spinning the 09 on its stand. is it safe to spin our 2008-2009 250s on their side stands? what is the stand made out of steel or aluminum ? anyone want to tell me how to spin it on their stand --- my driveway is a huge hill and would surely drop it eventually if i had to back it out...

March 9th, 2009, 05:15 PM	#3
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March 9th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#5
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	I'd never even thought about spinning the bike on its side stand until yesterday, when at Alice's and STP I saw two different guys pull the maneuver. Looked pretty useful, but immediately I wondered, "That can't be good for the bike..." __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

March 9th, 2009, 10:22 PM	#7
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	every now and then is probably fine. doing it everytime you park is not a great idea. learn how to do it with the throttle instead __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

March 9th, 2009, 10:24 PM	#8
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	So sitting on the bike with the kick stand down would be A-Okay? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

March 9th, 2009, 05:09 PM	#2
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	not a good idea - if you're worried about backing it out, back it in instead

March 9th, 2009, 05:54 PM	#4
ajaygraci ninjette.org member Name: Angelo Location: North New Jersey Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r, black, carbon fiber full exhaust...2000 toyota 4runner Posts: 136	thanks for the info guys.. how bout sitting on it with kickstand down... i saw a bunch of videos on youtube of spinning it on stand and thought it was completely safe cuz alot of people said it is, thanks for your tips or i wuda been sad to find my bike laying on the floor one day =(

March 9th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#6
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	ya, I've seen it done a coupla times on the SS's and while it looks cool I wouldn't trust my baby on a thin piece of metal. Sitting on it with the kickstand on, though, I think is ok. It's designed to bear weight but not meant for twisting etc. actions - and plus if it fails you're on the bike to save it.

March 9th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#9
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	i think that would depend on who is doing the sitting if you're ginger about it, and don't weigh much over maybe 150 lbs, then its fine. i wouldn't go bouncing around on it though. think of the liability issues Kawi would have if their kickstands wouldn't hold up an average sized rider. they have to be designed to hold a fair amount of weight. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

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