September 2nd, 2017, 09:18 PM | #1 |
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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Chivalry is not dead in Michigan
I stopped at a Taco Bell the other day and sat near a young couple. They finished their meal and headed to the parking lot toward two motorcycles. I'm not sure of the make or models of the bikes but they looked to be in the 500cc class. To my amazement the guy goes over to the lady's bike, hikes it up (both wheels off the ground) on the side stand, spins the bike 180 degrees, and places it down pointing out of the parking slot. I've never seen anybody do this before. I wonder what his next move will be if the side stand shears off the frame mount? Pretty neat trick though, I could live another 100 years and not think of doing that. Do any of you guys do this?
Bill
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September 2nd, 2017, 09:35 PM | #2 |
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Name: Justin
Location: Fresno CA
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831
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Ive done it from time to time. Theres all kinds of storys on the internet about why you should/shouldnt do it. Personally ive never had any problems what so ever.
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September 3rd, 2017, 08:57 AM | #3 |
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Location: Mesa, AZ
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It can bend the kickstand mounting ears. Easily fixed/replaced. Tab on frame more troublesome to repair. Nothing a little cutting & welding can't fix though.
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September 3rd, 2017, 09:18 AM | #4 |
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Name: john
Location: placerville
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do it almost daily no problems.
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September 3rd, 2017, 09:27 AM | #5 |
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Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
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I wouldn't do it to the relatively flimsy side stand on my old H2, but the beefy one on my Guzzi could take that with someone sitting on the bike. Probably with two people sitting on the bike.
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September 3rd, 2017, 11:14 AM | #6 |
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Name: Roger
Location: Mitchell, South Dakota
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I do it with the 250s, but not the Z1R....it's too heavy for this old fart to handle on one balance point.
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September 3rd, 2017, 03:29 PM | #7 |
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Name: John
Location: Appleton, WI
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I've done it too, but only on bikes less than 400 lbs.
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September 3rd, 2017, 03:41 PM | #8 |
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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Wow, I've got 50+ years of riding experience and it never occurred to me to do that. Well, you can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Bill
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September 3rd, 2017, 05:23 PM | #9 |
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Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
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I've seen it done. I wouldn't try it, though, given that I'm short and may not have enough leverage to get it moved securely.
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September 3rd, 2017, 10:29 PM | #10 |
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Name: Joe
Location: Lancaster CA
Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 "sold" 2014 ninja 300 "Gold" 2000 DRZ400S (Sold the POS) K7 GSXR600 (Also POS...see a pattern? Posts: 207
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Yup super useful in a tight spot or if you just want to shimmy the bike around a little(or a lot lol) I use it a lot more offroading than I do on the street though
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September 4th, 2017, 04:54 PM | #11 |
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Name: Greg
Location: San Antonio
Join Date: Dec 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, GSXR-750, Ducati M1100 Posts: 185
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I've even seen folks do this on Ducati's, which is not generally a smart thing to do, as most of the side stands bolt directly to the aluminum engine case.
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September 4th, 2017, 08:59 PM | #12 | |
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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September 4th, 2017, 11:38 PM | #13 |
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Name: Inderveer
Location: San Jose
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Only do it if I HAVE to. I'm almost always parked backwards..if not, then I don't mind the extra rolling around lol
How long have you been going there? I feel like it gained popularity like 4-5 years ago because people always used to talk smack. lolololol |
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September 5th, 2017, 02:06 AM | #14 | |
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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September 5th, 2017, 07:43 AM | #15 |
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Location: Mesa, AZ
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