Can wind tip over our ninjettes?

00v_Lucky · October 27th, 2009, 08:56 PM

Since there is a high wind advisory notice for California I was worried about my bike parked out there on the curb.

The wind is blowing like crazy where I live and whenever a strong wind blows here and there, I am constantly checking outside to see if my bike is alright. Is anyone else worried about this?

If not, I am just curious of how strong of a wind is needed to tip over a motorcycle.

Edit: Okay, I checked weather.com and it tells me they are 20 mph winds, so I am not too worried anymore because I think 20 mph winds are too severe

or are they?

For your time: Emmy Rossum

capt_bugaloo · October 27th, 2009, 09:03 PM

I had an EX-500 blown over on its side in a very strong windstorm - winds of 100+kph.

Alex · October 27th, 2009, 09:10 PM

Yup. My 570ish lb BMW has been blown over in a windstorm. If at all possible, park it so the stronger wind will be blowing it to the left (into the sidestand), rather than having it be able to lift the bike and slam it down on the right side.

headshrink · October 27th, 2009, 09:16 PM

We had 25mph wind here today.... I rode it all the way to and from work on the freeway. I think it is fun.... told people I sailed to work

Good questions BTW. I have wondered the same, and am frankly surprised it was so easy to find people who have personally had their bikes blown over.

Nickds7 · October 27th, 2009, 10:53 PM

^-- I even ran into this guy and we sailed towards our homes together for about 5 minutes.

I'm kinda worried about it. I'm ditching the garage at my apartments since I'm tired of $75 a month. So outside parking with a cover for me.

CZroe · October 28th, 2009, 01:22 AM

Would parking parallel behind your car help? I'd imagine that even wind blowing against it would hit a high-pressure area and mostly sail over the bike AND the car.

lockie · October 28th, 2009, 02:52 AM

Mine blew over the first night I put a cover on it. It was windy but no storm. Since then I've been more careful and parked in lee side of the house.

Apex · October 28th, 2009, 09:26 AM

I always tried to park mine near a wall. Side stand towards the wall. That always did a good job of making sure it would still be standing the next time I walked up to it. You gotta park it VERY close though.

islanderman7 · October 28th, 2009, 09:33 AM

The wind is more likely to tip over your bike if you lowered it because the angle the bike sits is more vertical.

Verus Cidere · October 28th, 2009, 11:25 AM

+1 on parking close to a wall. The more windblock you can find, the better. Just park so that your sidestand is right next to the windblock and any wind that's around won't make it to that side, thus your bike will stand!

KJohnson21 · October 28th, 2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by islanderman7

The wind is more likely to tip over your bike if you lowered it because the angle the bike sits is more vertical.

That's if you lowered the bike and kept the stock side stand. If you switch to the RoaringToyz side stand, or shorten the stock one, the bike will have a much more noticeable lean angle.

mike_sema · October 28th, 2009, 06:19 PM

Man the winds yesterday were insane

here in Tucson AZ wind was reported at 25-40 mph, I rode to work and found it to be no big thing but on the way home at 3:00 it was a different story all to gether I literally got blown from the fare left lane to the fare right lane there was nothing I could do about it but think to my self what a retard I was for ridding to work with an high wind advisory in affect and how lucky I am that their was no one in the other two lanes

Daeldren · October 29th, 2009, 01:31 PM

I was looking at the RS125 on display at the local Duc and Aprilia dealership the other day and noticed it had some fairing damage from where it looked like it had been laid down. I asked the dealer what had happened, for my sick sense of humor hoping to hear that some dumbass was messing around on it. Turns out a small gust of wind picked the damn bike up off the ground about a month ago, doesn't suprise me though it only weighs like 250lbs.

So I have no doubt it can happen to a ninja as well.

CZroe · October 29th, 2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daeldren

I was looking at the RS125 on display at the local Duc and Aprilia dealership the other day and noticed it had some fairing damage from where it looked like it had been laid down. I asked the dealer what had happened, for my sick sense of humor hoping to hear that some dumbass was messing around on it. Turns out a small gust of wind picked the damn bike up off the ground about a month ago, doesn't suprise me though it only weighs like 250lbs.

So I have no doubt it can happen to a ninja as well.

Those are some nice-looking little bikes. It's a shame they aren't street-legal.

October 27th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#1
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	Can wind tip over our ninjettes? Since there is a high wind advisory notice for California I was worried about my bike parked out there on the curb. The wind is blowing like crazy where I live and whenever a strong wind blows here and there, I am constantly checking outside to see if my bike is alright. Is anyone else worried about this? If not, I am just curious of how strong of a wind is needed to tip over a motorcycle. Edit: Okay, I checked weather.com and it tells me they are 20 mph winds, so I am not too worried anymore because I think 20 mph winds are too severe or are they? For your time: Emmy Rossum

October 27th, 2009, 09:03 PM	#2
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I had an EX-500 blown over on its side in a very strong windstorm - winds of 100+kph. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

October 27th, 2009, 09:10 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Yup. My 570ish lb BMW has been blown over in a windstorm. If at all possible, park it so the stronger wind will be blowing it to the left (into the sidestand), rather than having it be able to lift the bike and slam it down on the right side. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 28th, 2009, 09:26 AM	#8
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I always tried to park mine near a wall. Side stand towards the wall. That always did a good job of making sure it would still be standing the next time I walked up to it. You gotta park it VERY close though. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

October 28th, 2009, 09:33 AM	#9
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	The wind is more likely to tip over your bike if you lowered it because the angle the bike sits is more vertical. __________________________________________________ Area P CF Standard,Airbox Removed,K&N R-0990,Factory Pro Jet Kit 3.0, Zero Gravity DB I'm not riding too fast... I'm flying too low.

October 27th, 2009, 09:16 PM	#4
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	We had 25mph wind here today.... I rode it all the way to and from work on the freeway. I think it is fun.... told people I sailed to work Good questions BTW. I have wondered the same, and am frankly surprised it was so easy to find people who have personally had their bikes blown over.

October 27th, 2009, 10:53 PM	#5
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	^-- I even ran into this guy and we sailed towards our homes together for about 5 minutes. I'm kinda worried about it. I'm ditching the garage at my apartments since I'm tired of $75 a month. So outside parking with a cover for me.

October 28th, 2009, 01:22 AM	#6
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Would parking parallel behind your car help? I'd imagine that even wind blowing against it would hit a high-pressure area and mostly sail over the bike AND the car.

October 28th, 2009, 02:52 AM	#7
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Mine blew over the first night I put a cover on it. It was windy but no storm. Since then I've been more careful and parked in lee side of the house.

October 28th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#10
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	+1 on parking close to a wall. The more windblock you can find, the better. Just park so that your sidestand is right next to the windblock and any wind that's around won't make it to that side, thus your bike will stand! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

October 28th, 2009, 06:19 PM	#12
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	Man the winds yesterday were insane here in Tucson AZ wind was reported at 25-40 mph, I rode to work and found it to be no big thing but on the way home at 3:00 it was a different story all to gether I literally got blown from the fare left lane to the fare right lane there was nothing I could do about it but think to my self what a retard I was for ridding to work with an high wind advisory in affect and how lucky I am that their was no one in the other two lanes __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

October 29th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#13
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	I was looking at the RS125 on display at the local Duc and Aprilia dealership the other day and noticed it had some fairing damage from where it looked like it had been laid down. I asked the dealer what had happened, for my sick sense of humor hoping to hear that some dumbass was messing around on it. Turns out a small gust of wind picked the damn bike up off the ground about a month ago, doesn't suprise me though it only weighs like 250lbs. So I have no doubt it can happen to a ninja as well.

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