Dear asphalt, you and I are going to have a problem

ck8go · April 17th, 2012, 08:42 PM

My kickstand digs into the blacktop hard on hot days and most of the parking spots in the area are just that, sometimes I'm lucky and get the ones with the strip of land and concrete. I had a neighbor mention that he noticed my bike was digging in and thought about moving it for me so it didn't fall (dk the guy well enough for him to be moving my bike but it's nice of him to mention it i guess) I've made many of holes already I don't care about the holes but they are annoying. Anyways I'm sick of making holes and moving it now and then even tho I don't think it'll tip I'd rather just avoid it period.

Does this happen to you?
Have a nifty fix for it?

So far I've heard...
-smash a soda can and put it between the stand and the asphalt.

choneofakind · April 17th, 2012, 08:45 PM

solution: take the MSF course. They give you these nifty little motorcycle coasters when you complete the course. It's basically just a 1/4" thick hockey puck that you put under your kickstand. It works well on whatever surface you happen to park on. Mine is also a very vibrant shade of hot pink

TnNinjaGirl · April 17th, 2012, 08:45 PM

It happens to me at work all the time. I have a designated parking spot now.

Soda can works, also they sell kickstand plates you can put down.

ck8go · April 17th, 2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

solution: take the MSF course. They give you these nifty little motorcycle coasters when you complete the course. It's basically just a 1/4" thick hockey puck that you put under your kickstand. It works well on whatever surface you happen to park on. Mine is also a very vibrant shade of hot pink

my man took that and we didn't get one... that's not fair
pink? I'll take yours

Firehorse · April 17th, 2012, 08:50 PM

I had mine sink into gravel

Mostly caught it but that's another story, Now I use a Cat's Paw, a little piece of wood or whatever that slips under the foot. Fits nicely in that little space between the windscreen. Taped the edges so no scratches.

Mine is shaped like a cats paw but you could make your own in any shape.

choneofakind · April 17th, 2012, 08:50 PM

Hmm. Maybe it's just an Ohio thing? Yeppers it's bright pink so I don't forget it! it says something about driving sober, idk. But it stays in my jacket pocket all the time so I always have it.

csmith12 · April 17th, 2012, 08:52 PM

A few bucks at Home Depot/Lowes. Pick size and shape you want. Paint it or put some stickers on it, whatever floats your boat. No big deal if you loose it.

DevinWolfe · April 17th, 2012, 08:54 PM

Do this if you don't care about having something fancy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13drTch7Et8

Link to original page on YouTube.

ck8go · April 17th, 2012, 08:55 PM

I feel dumb I should have thought this through I feel like I could of thought of these things, o well

ck8go · April 17th, 2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Hmm. Maybe it's just an Ohio thing? Yeppers it's bright pink so I don't forget it! it says something about driving sober, idk. But it stays in my jacket pocket all the time so I always have it.

is "yeppers" a Ohio thing also?

choneofakind · April 17th, 2012, 08:59 PM

No that's a random thing that kind of stuck with me from a good friend in high school.

ck8go · April 17th, 2012, 09:03 PM

sounds like a dog name haha

Khan · October 29th, 2015, 10:20 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Badass-Moto-Ge...+stand+coaster

Check this out. you can find a lot more

NevadaWolf · October 29th, 2015, 11:26 PM

Tis the season, need a fun themed meme here...

Ducati999 · October 30th, 2015, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Tis the season, need a fun themed meme here...

NICE!

Rifleman · October 30th, 2015, 06:04 AM

If you like spending money this one is kinda cool, I think I saw it in the Aerostich catalog.

If you have a normal place you park, you can put down a perm kick stand protector. I have a spot at work that is basically "mine" and they put down new asphalt. In a week I had a divot, so I just took a bit of aluminum, punched 4 holes and drywall screwed it to the ground (yes, on a warm day the dry wall screws will just screw into the asphalt)

I will say to put a line or string on it if you are going to pick it up and take it with you, huge PITA to try and tilt the bike and pull it out from under the kick stand. soooo much easier to sit the bike, tilt it upright and then pull the line until the "pad" is in hand.

adouglas · October 30th, 2015, 06:56 AM

The soda can idea is an old standby. But people litter a lot less than they used to, and it's harder to find cans lying around these days.

The junction box cover is positively medieval. Aside from the fact that it's heavy, if you don't file the edges down it'll tear up your pocket or wherever you stash it.

I have a bunch of pucks, picked up for free from various events, etc. But all they are is a piece of plastic. Why not just use a jar lid? Peanut butter jar... or if you want metal, eat a spaghetti dinner and save the sauce jar lid. You really can do this for free.

One useful tip: Tie a long string to it and loop it over your brake (not clutch) lever when you park. Preferably one that's a bright color. That does two things:

1) You're a lot less likely to forget the puck
2) If you're on a really soft surface (like moist soil/grass) that won't support the kickstand at all, you won't have that awkward moment of having to balance the bike while you reach down to pick up the puck. Just retrieve it using the string, wrap it up and stick it in your pocket.

spooph · October 30th, 2015, 09:56 AM

If you want something really cool and like spending money, have this guy make you one with Kawasaki on it or something:

http://yourlittlecncshop.com/index.p...&product_id=57

April 17th, 2012, 08:42 PM	#1
ck8go ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 10' & 05' ninja 636 Posts: 65	Dear asphalt, you and I are going to have a problem My kickstand digs into the blacktop hard on hot days and most of the parking spots in the area are just that, sometimes I'm lucky and get the ones with the strip of land and concrete. I had a neighbor mention that he noticed my bike was digging in and thought about moving it for me so it didn't fall (dk the guy well enough for him to be moving my bike but it's nice of him to mention it i guess) I've made many of holes already I don't care about the holes but they are annoying. Anyways I'm sick of making holes and moving it now and then even tho I don't think it'll tip I'd rather just avoid it period. Does this happen to you? Have a nifty fix for it? So far I've heard... -smash a soda can and put it between the stand and the asphalt.

April 17th, 2012, 08:52 PM	#7
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October 29th, 2015, 11:26 PM	#14
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October 30th, 2015, 06:04 AM	#16
Rifleman Old and slow Name: Lohman Location: Aiken, S.C. Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R, Honda CBR600F3, Ninja 250 Posts: 889	If you like spending money this one is kinda cool, I think I saw it in the Aerostich catalog. If you have a normal place you park, you can put down a perm kick stand protector. I have a spot at work that is basically "mine" and they put down new asphalt. In a week I had a divot, so I just took a bit of aluminum, punched 4 holes and drywall screwed it to the ground (yes, on a warm day the dry wall screws will just screw into the asphalt) I will say to put a line or string on it if you are going to pick it up and take it with you, huge PITA to try and tilt the bike and pull it out from under the kick stand. soooo much easier to sit the bike, tilt it upright and then pull the line until the "pad" is in hand. __________________________________________________
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October 30th, 2015, 06:56 AM	#17
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	The soda can idea is an old standby. But people litter a lot less than they used to, and it's harder to find cans lying around these days. The junction box cover is positively medieval. Aside from the fact that it's heavy, if you don't file the edges down it'll tear up your pocket or wherever you stash it. I have a bunch of pucks, picked up for free from various events, etc. But all they are is a piece of plastic. Why not just use a jar lid? Peanut butter jar... or if you want metal, eat a spaghetti dinner and save the sauce jar lid. You really can do this for free. One useful tip: Tie a long string to it and loop it over your brake (not clutch) lever when you park. Preferably one that's a bright color. That does two things: 1) You're a lot less likely to forget the puck 2) If you're on a really soft surface (like moist soil/grass) that won't support the kickstand at all, you won't have that awkward moment of having to balance the bike while you reach down to pick up the puck. Just retrieve it using the string, wrap it up and stick it in your pocket. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

April 17th, 2012, 08:45 PM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	solution: take the MSF course. They give you these nifty little motorcycle coasters when you complete the course. It's basically just a 1/4" thick hockey puck that you put under your kickstand. It works well on whatever surface you happen to park on. Mine is also a very vibrant shade of hot pink

April 17th, 2012, 08:45 PM	#3
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	It happens to me at work all the time. I have a designated parking spot now. Soda can works, also they sell kickstand plates you can put down.

April 17th, 2012, 08:50 PM	#5
Firehorse ninjette.org sage Name: Ms.T, Queen of the Night Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 938	I had mine sink into gravel Mostly caught it but that's another story, Now I use a Cat's Paw, a little piece of wood or whatever that slips under the foot. Fits nicely in that little space between the windscreen. Taped the edges so no scratches. Mine is shaped like a cats paw but you could make your own in any shape.

April 17th, 2012, 08:54 PM	#8
DevinWolfe Which pedal is the gas? Name: Devin Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 192	Do this if you don't care about having something fancy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13drTch7Et8 Link to original page on YouTube.

April 17th, 2012, 08:55 PM	#9
ck8go ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 10' & 05' ninja 636 Posts: 65	I feel dumb I should have thought this through I feel like I could of thought of these things, o well

April 17th, 2012, 08:59 PM	#11
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	No that's a random thing that kind of stuck with me from a good friend in high school.

April 17th, 2012, 09:03 PM	#12
ck8go ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 10' & 05' ninja 636 Posts: 65	sounds like a dog name haha

October 29th, 2015, 10:20 PM	#13
Khan ninjette.org member Name: Khan Location: California Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 39	http://www.amazon.com/Badass-Moto-Ge...+stand+coaster Check this out. you can find a lot more

October 30th, 2015, 09:56 AM	#18
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