It's windy and scary

Top Tomato · September 30th, 2010, 05:13 PM

and I don't have anywhere to park my bike except on the driveway. Any tips on keeping it from blowing over? Scary stories?

Snake · October 1st, 2010, 08:55 AM

Unless you have hurricane force winds the bike should be safe with it on the kickstand and in gear. If you want extra security then the only thing I can suggest is to drill some tie-down hooks into the concrete and hold your bike in place with tie-down straps.

CC Cowboy · October 1st, 2010, 08:57 AM

Face it into the wind.

If it gets real bad; sit on it and face into the wind.

rockNroll · October 1st, 2010, 09:53 AM

ride it around until the wind dies down

Flashmonkey · October 1st, 2010, 09:59 AM

She'll hold it down....

DaBlue1 · October 1st, 2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

She'll hold it down....

Umm yeah. That one and another one!

backinthesaddleagain · October 1st, 2010, 10:14 AM

For once in my life i wish something would hold down that skirt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blackwidow · October 1st, 2010, 10:36 AM

stand outside, if the wind blows you away, then you have an issue, otherwise, i doubt a bike that weights over 350 lbs would be blown away.

backinthesaddleagain · October 1st, 2010, 10:38 AM

Tropical storm winds on the east coast Paulette. Though RI has hardly gotten anything yet. If I take that canopy off the deck one more time this fall its staying off!!!

on the flip side, lots of stuff blowing around on the side of the road.

M · October 1st, 2010, 10:39 AM

1. park it in gear, not neutral
2. park on level ground
3. if all else fails, just lay it on its side... (satire)

Blackwidow · October 1st, 2010, 10:40 AM

sorry Greg, i don't know what Tropical storm winds are. I live under a palm tree in california, those words don't mean anything to me. unless you're refering to storms like Dorothy and toto went through, I wouldn't know what the expierance is.

backinthesaddleagain · October 1st, 2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackwidow

sorry Greg, i don't know what Tropical storm winds are. I live under a palm tree in california, those words don't mean anything to me. unless you're refering to storms like Dorothy and toto went through, I wouldn't know what the expierance is.

hey isn't that related to one of the movie quotes?

Blackwidow · October 1st, 2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by drsketch

you would have to throw flour on that to find the wet spot

LMFAO
I can't see the image, but I can only image what the picture looks like by your comment

Blackwidow · October 1st, 2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

hey isn't that related to one of the movie quotes?

why? is what I said memorable?

backinthesaddleagain · October 1st, 2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackwidow

why? is what I said memorable?

Toto reference just solved a movie quote for me.

bamaland · October 1st, 2010, 11:07 AM

if your driveway goes all the way up against the house why dont you park it against the house (rear brake side against house) and leave it in gear. that should put your mind at ease.. even tropical storm winds shouldnt be able to knock it over..

when i went thru katrina my bike was outside and it was never bothered even with the 90-100mph+ winds..

illrational · October 1st, 2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

She'll hold it down....

That almost made me jump out my seat...

austexjg · October 1st, 2010, 11:44 AM

And the nightmares return...

DaBlue1 · October 1st, 2010, 01:36 PM

She makes that Ninja look like a pocket bike!

backinthesaddleagain · October 1st, 2010, 01:39 PM

+1 on the pocket bike

tapdiggy · October 1st, 2010, 01:41 PM

park with your kickstand in a dip

Top Tomato · October 1st, 2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

She'll hold it down....

Top Tomato · October 1st, 2010, 05:07 PM

That's a good idea, thanks.

As an update, she did stay standing the whole night through some 60 mph gusts. Every once in a while we get some tropical systems up here and, especially with the cover on, it sure seems like enough to knock her over if hit at just the right angle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamaland

if your driveway goes all the way up against the house why dont you park it against the house (rear brake side against house) and leave it in gear. that should put your mind at ease.. even tropical storm winds shouldnt be able to knock it over..

when i went thru katrina my bike was outside and it was never bothered even with the 90-100mph+ winds..

mrlmd · October 1st, 2010, 05:50 PM

It has less chance of getting blown over if you take the cover OFF.

Top Tomato · October 1st, 2010, 06:31 PM

Yeh, I thought about that, but I feel kind of silly taking the cover off when the weather is bad and only putting it on when the weather is nice...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrlmd

It has less chance of getting blown over if you take the cover OFF.

GeneJunkie · October 1st, 2010, 06:58 PM

Goodness can you guys please stop quoting that picture, my retinas are thoroughly burned.

Paulette you should know about strong winds... you get the Santa Ana's over by you don't you?

I'm kinda scared about next week, Santa Ana winds are predicted. Here come the wildfires, tumbleweeds and falling palm fronds.

Flashmonkey · October 1st, 2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneJunkie

Goodness can you guys please stop quoting that picture, my retinas are thoroughly burned.

My work here is done!

Top Tomato · October 1st, 2010, 07:35 PM

That sounds exotic and entertaining.

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Originally Posted by GeneJunkie

I'm kinda scared about next week, Santa Ana winds are predicted. Here come the wildfires, tumbleweeds and falling palm fronds.

September 30th, 2010, 05:13 PM	#1
Top Tomato Newb Name: David Location: Dunellen, NJ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 EX250 Red Posts: 18	It's windy and scary and I don't have anywhere to park my bike except on the driveway. Any tips on keeping it from blowing over? Scary stories? __________________________________________________ Motorcycles and Hamburgers

October 1st, 2010, 08:57 AM	#3
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Face it into the wind. If it gets real bad; sit on it and face into the wind. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

October 1st, 2010, 09:53 AM	#4
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	ride it around until the wind dies down __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

October 1st, 2010, 10:36 AM	#8
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	stand outside, if the wind blows you away, then you have an issue, otherwise, i doubt a bike that weights over 350 lbs would be blown away. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

October 1st, 2010, 10:39 AM	#10
M ninjette.org member Name: M Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 x2, Ninja 650R Posts: 165	1. park it in gear, not neutral 2. park on level ground 3. if all else fails, just lay it on its side... (satire) __________________________________________________ The Rally - Oklahoma

October 1st, 2010, 08:55 AM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Unless you have hurricane force winds the bike should be safe with it on the kickstand and in gear. If you want extra security then the only thing I can suggest is to drill some tie-down hooks into the concrete and hold your bike in place with tie-down straps.

October 1st, 2010, 09:59 AM	#5
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	She'll hold it down....

October 1st, 2010, 10:14 AM	#7
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	For once in my life i wish something would hold down that skirt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

October 1st, 2010, 10:38 AM	#9
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Tropical storm winds on the east coast Paulette. Though RI has hardly gotten anything yet. If I take that canopy off the deck one more time this fall its staying off!!! on the flip side, lots of stuff blowing around on the side of the road.

October 1st, 2010, 10:40 AM	#11
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	sorry Greg, i don't know what Tropical storm winds are. I live under a palm tree in california, those words don't mean anything to me. unless you're refering to storms like Dorothy and toto went through, I wouldn't know what the expierance is. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

October 1st, 2010, 11:07 AM	#16
bamaland ninjette.org member Name: chris Location: picayune,ms Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 kawi gpz500 Posts: 242	if your driveway goes all the way up against the house why dont you park it against the house (rear brake side against house) and leave it in gear. that should put your mind at ease.. even tropical storm winds shouldnt be able to knock it over.. when i went thru katrina my bike was outside and it was never bothered even with the 90-100mph+ winds..

October 1st, 2010, 11:44 AM	#18
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	And the nightmares return...

October 1st, 2010, 01:36 PM	#19
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	She makes that Ninja look like a pocket bike!

October 1st, 2010, 01:39 PM	#20
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	+1 on the pocket bike

October 1st, 2010, 01:41 PM	#21
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	park with your kickstand in a dip __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

October 1st, 2010, 05:50 PM	#24
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	It has less chance of getting blown over if you take the cover OFF.

October 1st, 2010, 06:58 PM	#26
GeneJunkie ninjette.org sage Name: Cindy Location: Wethersfield, CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 691	Goodness can you guys please stop quoting that picture, my retinas are thoroughly burned. Paulette you should know about strong winds... you get the Santa Ana's over by you don't you? I'm kinda scared about next week, Santa Ana winds are predicted. Here come the wildfires, tumbleweeds and falling palm fronds.

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