I learned a valuable lesson today

GreatScott · July 23rd, 2014, 08:13 PM

... Keep a smashed soda can under the passenger seat.

Nice warm day in Los Angeles, upper 90s. Walked out to my bike which had been parked for a few hours in the sun and noticed the bike seemed to be leaning more than usual. Jesus!!!

salcuta88 · July 23rd, 2014, 08:37 PM

It's not Jesus' fault

antiant · July 23rd, 2014, 09:26 PM

Kickstand pad

NevadaWolf · July 23rd, 2014, 09:52 PM

That's nothing. Wait'll it sinks in, then cools off later in the day, and try rescuing your bike from the asphalt.

I carry a kickstand pad thing in my tank bag. Helps a lot too when parking on sand or soft dirt.

Ducati999 · July 24th, 2014, 02:24 AM

been there done that!

LittleRedNinjette · July 24th, 2014, 05:25 AM

+1 for the Kickstand puck! They have a little hole in them to so if you can reel it in with a bit of string after you get on. (Or if you just forget to grab it before you get on.

).

M42 · July 24th, 2014, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

Kickstand pad

Seconding this, soda cans would slide and still sink in for me. This pad is great and cheap.

Bigballsofpaint · July 24th, 2014, 07:21 AM

I have one of those small license plates with my name on it that was given to me as a gift. Its about 1.5 by 3 inches and i keep it in my tank bag. One time i had mine sink in an inch at work, thankfully it didnt tip over

Worldtraveller · July 24th, 2014, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

Kickstand pad

Get one of these. I carry one with me at all times on my street bike.

If you aren't too worried about someone swiping it, and want something a bit sillier: http://www.aerostich.com/kickstand-kritters.html

NevadaWolf · July 24th, 2014, 09:40 AM

Bwhahaha oh that is great!

I am beginning to love all of Aerostich's little gizmos.

LittleRedNinjette · July 24th, 2014, 09:45 AM

I sooo want one of them!!!

CC Cowboy · July 24th, 2014, 10:07 AM

I have a kickstand pad under my seat. They work great and you can usually get one for free a bike events.

LittleRedNinjette · July 24th, 2014, 10:27 AM

Off topic-ish:
I seem to have bad luck with mine:

First puck i had was a yellow one that the dealer gave me the day i got my 250. This one mysteriously disappeared from my front yard when i was at work. Best guess was an animal made of with it for some odd reason or another. It had been fine there for months beforehand.

The small black puck i got from my BRC class i had kept in my bag until then was run over by the lawn mower a couple weeks later (thanks babe

).

I go ANOTHER one off amazon. This time my boyfriend remembered to pick it up when he mowed, but forgot it on the back of his truck. Black puck on a black tonneau cover. It is now someplace between my house and Buffalo Wild Wings....

I now have one from Progressive.... See how long that lasts.

ForceofWill · July 24th, 2014, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Off topic-ish:
I seem to have bad luck with mine:

First puck i had was a yellow one that the dealer gave me the day i got my 250. This one mysteriously disappeared from my front yard when i was at work. Best guess was an animal made of with it for some odd reason or another. It had been fine there for months beforehand.

The small black puck i got from my BRC class i had kept in my bag until then was run over by the lawn mower a couple weeks later (thanks babe

).

I go ANOTHER one off amazon. This time my boyfriend remembered to pick it up when he mowed, but forgot it on the back of his truck. Black puck on a black tonneau cover. It is now someplace between my house and Buffalo Wild Wings....

I now have one from Progressive.... See how long that lasts.

Haha typical SO. Husband out slaving mowing the grass and the thanks he gets is being bitched at for running something over you "keep" in the grass.

It's ok, we feel for him

LittleRedNinjette · July 24th, 2014, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceofWill

Haha typical SO. Husband out slaving mowing the grass and the thanks he gets is being bitched at for running something over you "keep" in the grass.

It's ok, we feel for him

Um.. thats where he keeps his too.

And who said i bitched at him? It was freaking hilarious! The only one i was more or less upset about was the one i got from the class but meh, its just a puck.

I plan on putting a rock in where i park this weekend.

ForceofWill · July 24th, 2014, 11:07 AM

If there's a motorcycle show or something around, the Geico tent is usually giving them out free.

LittleRedNinjette · July 24th, 2014, 11:12 AM

I'll keep an eye out for that.

Due for a new "how i lost my puck" story.

capt_bugaloo · July 24th, 2014, 12:42 PM

I often don't think to carry a crushed can or whatever, and usually end up roaming around looking for a piece of board or a large flat rock.

I should probably plan ahead and keep a piece of plastic or metal under the seat...

Rifleman · July 24th, 2014, 01:51 PM

If you have to look all "**** hot jet jock" nothing says, high tech areo-space like carbon fibre.

this is what I did at work in "MY" parking space. 1/8th inch 6061 aluminum, 4 holes in the corners and then screwed it to the asphalt with 1.5 inch dry wall screws. Not going to go anywhere.

July 23rd, 2014, 08:13 PM	#1
GreatScott Virgin Blood Name: GreatScott Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja-250 Posts: 106	I learned a valuable lesson today ... Keep a smashed soda can under the passenger seat. Nice warm day in Los Angeles, upper 90s. Walked out to my bike which had been parked for a few hours in the sun and noticed the bike seemed to be leaning more than usual. Jesus!!!
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

July 23rd, 2014, 09:52 PM	#4
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	That's nothing. Wait'll it sinks in, then cools off later in the day, and try rescuing your bike from the asphalt. I carry a kickstand pad thing in my tank bag. Helps a lot too when parking on sand or soft dirt. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 24th, 2014, 05:25 AM	#6
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July 24th, 2014, 09:40 AM	#10
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Bwhahaha oh that is great! I am beginning to love all of Aerostich's little gizmos. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 24th, 2014, 09:45 AM	#11
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	I sooo want one of them!!! __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

July 23rd, 2014, 08:37 PM	#2
salcuta88 ninjette.org guru Name: Vlad Location: Weaverville, NC Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2015 Rocky Mountain Soul (Runs on fat) Posts: 404	It's not Jesus' fault

July 23rd, 2014, 09:26 PM	#3
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	Kickstand pad

July 24th, 2014, 02:24 AM	#5
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	been there done that!

July 24th, 2014, 07:21 AM	#8
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	I have one of those small license plates with my name on it that was given to me as a gift. Its about 1.5 by 3 inches and i keep it in my tank bag. One time i had mine sink in an inch at work, thankfully it didnt tip over

July 24th, 2014, 10:07 AM	#12
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	I have a kickstand pad under my seat. They work great and you can usually get one for free a bike events. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

July 24th, 2014, 10:27 AM	#13
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Off topic-ish: I seem to have bad luck with mine: First puck i had was a yellow one that the dealer gave me the day i got my 250. This one mysteriously disappeared from my front yard when i was at work. Best guess was an animal made of with it for some odd reason or another. It had been fine there for months beforehand. The small black puck i got from my BRC class i had kept in my bag until then was run over by the lawn mower a couple weeks later (thanks babe). I go ANOTHER one off amazon. This time my boyfriend remembered to pick it up when he mowed, but forgot it on the back of his truck. Black puck on a black tonneau cover. It is now someplace between my house and Buffalo Wild Wings.... I now have one from Progressive.... See how long that lasts. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

July 24th, 2014, 11:07 AM	#16
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	If there's a motorcycle show or something around, the Geico tent is usually giving them out free.

July 24th, 2014, 11:12 AM	#17
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	I'll keep an eye out for that. Due for a new "how i lost my puck" story. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

July 24th, 2014, 12:42 PM	#18
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 often don't think to carry a crushed can or whatever, and usually end up roaming around looking for a piece of board or a large flat rock. I should probably plan ahead and keep a piece of plastic or metal under the seat... __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

July 24th, 2014, 01:51 PM	#19
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 have to look all "**** hot jet jock" nothing says, high tech areo-space like carbon fibre. this is what I did at work in "MY" parking space. 1/8th inch 6061 aluminum, 4 holes in the corners and then screwed it to the asphalt with 1.5 inch dry wall screws. Not going to go anywhere.

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