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Re: stock sidestand proper use/ the side stand debate
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:25 pm
by Deleted User 287
I used to have an easy time deploying my sidestand on my '79 R65.
Small foot with a tang for deployment.
I would catch the tang with some part of my boot, push it to the ground, and then roll the bike backward until the stand quit moving forward. Then lean the full weight on the stand.
Most of the time, though, I deploy it just as I do the centerstand. Grab the front brake and dismount. Then deploy whichever stand is appropriate.
30" inseam.
Re: stock sidestand proper use/ the side stand debate
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:29 am
by vanzen
A whole LOT of discussion about an inadequate device that is only used when the bike is parked.
3 f*#king pages worth none the less ! What a hoot !
Carry on, Commandos ! Good entertainment, none the less ...
Re: stock sidestand proper use/ the side stand debate
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 1:42 am
by ME 109
My side stand is perfectly adequate, given an adequate situation to use it.
There are times when neither stand is useful, and an alternative is required
Re: stock sidestand proper use/ the side stand debate
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:04 pm
by Chuey
ME 109 wrote:My side stand is perfectly adequate, given an adequate situation to use it.
There are times when neither stand is useful, and an alternative is required
So what you're saying is when you can't use your kickstand you use quicksand, right?
Chuey
Re: stock sidestand proper use/ the side stand debate
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:05 pm
by Chuey
vanzen@rockerboxer.com wrote:A whole LOT of discussion about an inadequate device that is only used when the bike is parked.
3 f*#king pages worth none the less ! What a hoot !
Carry on, Commandos ! Good entertainment, none the less ...
Dude! There are three pages on mud flaps for goodness sake.
Chuey
Re: stock sidestand proper use/ the side stand debate
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:17 pm
by Major Softie
17 pages on Rob's brain....
Re: stock sidestand proper use/ the side stand debate
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:21 pm
by Garnet
Major Softie wrote:17 pages on Rob's brain....
Now that's a lot of content for not much substance.
Re: stock sidestand proper use/ the side stand debate
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:23 pm
by Garnet
Chuey wrote:vanzen@rockerboxer.com wrote:A whole LOT of discussion about an inadequate device that is only used when the bike is parked.
3 f*#king pages worth none the less ! What a hoot !
Carry on, Commandos ! Good entertainment, none the less ...
Dude! There are three pages on mud flaps for goodness sake.
Chuey
Man our bikes must all be runnin just fine.
Re: stock sidestand proper use/ the side stand debate
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:43 pm
by Deleted User 287
Garnet wrote:Major Softie wrote:17 pages on Rob's brain....
Now that's a lot of content for not much substance.
True that.
This is a 4-day work week for me! And temps in the 80's all weekend! Swing-arm gets back on tomorrow, hopefully with a test ride, then more riding on Saturday here in the city.
Who knows? On Sunday I may take to the countryside!
Re: stock sidestand proper use/ the side stand debate
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:53 pm
by Garnet
"And temps in the 80's all weekend! Swing-arm gets back on tomorrow, hopefully with a test ride, then more riding on Saturday here in the city."
Oh well it is almost winter.