kick stand shenanigans.

Phenix_Rider · 06-02-2008, 07:30 AM

I've never heard of anyone doing this. I could use it in my garage, but I'd be scared of dumping it.

z06boy · 06-02-2008, 10:50 AM

I mentioned this to the wife just this past week...she didn't know what I was talking about.

I said "like this"...grabbed the R6 and started rotating it....she wasn't impressed...said she thought the kickstand may snap or fold up and if I felt like doing that again to use the R1 and leave her
R6 alone !!

Trip · 06-02-2008, 10:55 AM

SOP, everyone should learn to do it properly, it's helpful when moving the bike in tight areas.

the chi · 06-02-2008, 11:01 AM

i could do it with my Honda, and it came in GREAT when I needed to move that beast around, but with my Gxsr not so much...the balance doesnt seem right for it...

but i dont have an issue moving it around anyway...

NeonspeedRT · 06-02-2008, 11:50 AM

To me it's not worth it. I wouldn't think the kickstand is designed to handle that much weight/pressure of supporting and turning the bike. I did it a few times on my 900RR with no issues. I never "liked" doing it, but I did a few times anyways.

I tried it once on the R1 after I just got it and saw the kickstand bow like it was about to snap. That was the only time i've done it on the R1. After seeing that, i'll never try it again.

Rider · 06-02-2008, 01:30 PM

I wont ever try it. Not even once.

Mrs. Colleen · 06-02-2008, 02:40 PM

My husband does it all the time...but only on the patio. I hate it...I wont watch him to it. Makes me nervous!

But it is the easiest way for him...since this is the size of our patio...

R1up0n1 · 06-03-2008, 12:07 AM

Lmfao

06-02-2008, 11:50 AM	#5
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	To me it's not worth it. I wouldn't think the kickstand is designed to handle that much weight/pressure of supporting and turning the bike. I did it a few times on my 900RR with no issues. I never "liked" doing it, but I did a few times anyways. I tried it once on the R1 after I just got it and saw the kickstand bow like it was about to snap. That was the only time i've done it on the R1. After seeing that, i'll never try it again. __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

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06-02-2008, 10:50 AM	#2
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I mentioned this to the wife just this past week...she didn't know what I was talking about. I said "like this"...grabbed the R6 and started rotating it....she wasn't impressed...said she thought the kickstand may snap or fold up and if I felt like doing that again to use the R1 and leave her R6 alone !!

06-02-2008, 01:30 PM	#6
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I wont ever try it. Not even once.

06-02-2008, 02:40 PM	#7
Mrs. Colleen Leather and Lace Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Goleta, Ca Moto: 2005 R6 Posts: 1,810	My husband does it all the time...but only on the patio. I hate it...I wont watch him to it. Makes me nervous! But it is the easiest way for him...since this is the size of our patio...

06-03-2008, 12:07 AM	#8
R1up0n1 Yo Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2009 Yamaha V Star 950 Touring / 1995 Intruder Posts: 163	Lmfao