Chivalry is not dead in Michigan

Ram Jet · September 2nd, 2017, 09:18 PM

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

Aggrotech · September 2nd, 2017, 09:35 PM

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.

DannoXYZ · September 3rd, 2017, 08:57 AM

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.

jrshooter · September 3rd, 2017, 09:18 AM

do it almost daily no problems.

Triple Jim · September 3rd, 2017, 09:27 AM

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.

Z1R rider · September 3rd, 2017, 11:14 AM

I do it with the 250s, but not the Z1R....it's too heavy for this old fart to handle on one balance point.

Zaph42 · September 3rd, 2017, 03:29 PM

I've done it too, but only on bikes less than 400 lbs.

Ram Jet · September 3rd, 2017, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaph42

I've done it too, but only on bikes less than 400 lbs.

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

CaliGrrl · September 3rd, 2017, 05:23 PM

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.

psykown · September 3rd, 2017, 10:29 PM

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

GregS · September 4th, 2017, 04:54 PM

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.

Ram Jet · September 4th, 2017, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GregS

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.

I'll check off side stand spinning along with wheelies and stopies.

Bill

Singh2jz · September 4th, 2017, 11:38 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Ram Jet

I stopped at a Taco Bell the other day...

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

Ram Jet · September 5th, 2017, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Singh2jz

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

Where else can you get a full belly for $5.30?

Bill

DannoXYZ · September 5th, 2017, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ram Jet

Where else can you get a full belly for $5.30?

Bill

That's my first stop after day at Thunderhill!!!

September 2nd, 2017, 09:18 PM	#1
Ram Jet ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bill Location: Port Huron, Michigan Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.	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 __________________________________________________ Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results each time.

September 3rd, 2017, 11:14 AM	#6
Z1R rider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Roger Location: Mitchell, South Dakota Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1978 Z1R, 1999 EX250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Oct '16	I do it with the 250s, but not the Z1R....it's too heavy for this old fart to handle on one balance point. __________________________________________________

September 3rd, 2017, 03:29 PM	#7
Zaph42 ninjette.org sage Name: John Location: Appleton, WI Join Date: Apr 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 (race), Ninja 1000 (road) Posts: 504	I've done it too, but only on bikes less than 400 lbs. __________________________________________________ Ninja 300 - CCS Ultralight Thunderbike Racing I want to "like" your post but I can't due to forum rules. Sorry.

September 3rd, 2017, 10:29 PM	#10
psykown ninjette.org member 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	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 2nd, 2017, 09:35 PM	#2
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	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.

September 3rd, 2017, 08:57 AM	#3
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	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.

September 3rd, 2017, 09:18 AM	#4
jrshooter ninjette.org guru Name: john Location: placerville Join Date: Apr 2016 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 386	do it almost daily no problems.

September 3rd, 2017, 09:27 AM	#5
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	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.

September 3rd, 2017, 05:23 PM	#9
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	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.

September 4th, 2017, 04:54 PM	#11
GregS ninjette.org member Name: Greg Location: San Antonio Join Date: Dec 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, GSXR-750, Ducati M1100 Posts: 185	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.