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Title: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by Bryan on 08/23/09 at 13:41:27 Anyone experienced this? I live in Texas, and I guess it's so hot and the quality of the asphalt is so cheap at our apartment complex that my kickstand literally digs into the parking lot. I don't wanna get charged for tearing up the place. What can I do about this? |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by shiphteey on 08/23/09 at 13:47:01 Most parking spaces have at least one portion that has a curb, either in front or on the side. Try angling your bike so that the sidestand is on the concrete, make sure the bike is leaning and not too upright otherwise it may fall over to the right side. Or you can crush a soda can and use that as a foot. They also make other bike-specific items to help stop this problem but being a Savage owner I presume most on here aren't made of money. A. |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by ret cg on 08/23/09 at 13:49:49 Flatten an empty beer can and slip it under the kickstand arm. If you need help getting an empty can let me know. This works in southeast Texas.http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by Pabst 2006 on 08/23/09 at 13:53:27 Grab something to use as a kickstand support the next time you park your bike. I'd suggest a little scrap of wood, I've seen people use a piece of thick cardboard or even a hockey puck. A 2" x 3" rectangular object of whatever material should work well and can fit in a pocket to carry from one location to another. -Pabst |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by False Illusion on 08/23/09 at 15:02:07 4242414255161514270 wrote:
Exactly Pabst...I made this out of a scrap piece of wood I found at work. It's 4"x4"x1/4" I attached a piece of string to it for easy retrieval...don't have to bend down to pick it up... ;) I store it in my bag behind my seat. Works great for hot asphalt, gravel lots, and grassy areas. 8-) http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt32/False_Illusion/DSCF0711.jpg http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt32/False_Illusion/DSCF0712.jpg ;) |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by 4carbcorvair on 08/24/09 at 04:39:53 I use a piece of wood. Actually have a few kicking around the house. I have one on the lawn where I park occasionaly and another on the driveway. |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/24/09 at 04:50:27 This problem has so many potential answers, Man, try sumpin! You cant go wrong on this one, unless you go for the Saran Wrap, that stuff's just too flimsy. |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by Duane on 08/24/09 at 05:27:18 I usally do the lip of the curb thing myself. |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by Gary On A Savage on 08/24/09 at 09:27:25 I keep a small block of wood and a small flat piece of metal in my bags. The 2 sizes come in very handy when you have to park the bike in unfavorable terrain such as not flat or soft material. Nothing like pulling over on the side of the road only to find the kickstand sinks into the dirt, sand, or hot pavement. |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by Serowbot on 08/24/09 at 10:32:16 I got a hockey puck bolted to the bottom of mine,... but I have 12" shocks and needed the lift.... You could do the same with a thin metal plate,... like an electrical cover plate or something... http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C11%5C27%5Cbikepics-1494347-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by Rocco on 08/24/09 at 12:10:00 i love the hockey puck serowbot! i carry a crushed mountain dew can for when i'm out and about, and a piece of wood in the backyard where i park her....i'm sure there's billions of things u could use....like the repair bills from your friend's harley ;D |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by mornhm on 08/24/09 at 12:19:16 Some MC dealers either give away or sell real cheap (for advertising) plastic kickstand plates. If you attach them to a cheap dog leash and slip the leash over the handlebar when in use, you won't forget it. I use what I consider a really obnoxious color (fluorescent purple) and haven't had any problem with it being stolen. The ones I have came with a hole pre-drilled for just that purpose (maybe with a string or wire in mind rather than a dog lease). |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by kevinphan on 08/24/09 at 21:59:52 3C2A3D20382D203B4F0 wrote:
Ah! Where did you get them fork gaiters at? |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by Serowbot on 08/24/09 at 22:33:50 5F51425D5A445C555A340 wrote:
Ah! Where did you get them fork gaiters at?[/quote] MSR Daystar Series 58.... about $15.00... available all over the place. ;) Mine are 3 years old,... still in good shape... http://www.powersportspro.com/pages/catalogs/viewproductdetailbysku/U2t1U3RhcnRzOm1zcg==/all/13495/msr-fork-boots-58-series.aspx http://images.motorsportdealers.com/common/MediaLibrary/CatalogImages/39/250/2324461a07.jpg |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/25/09 at 12:17:40 As much as I like the look & function of the gaiters, I cant ditch the brace. |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by Bryan on 08/26/09 at 12:46:20 3131323126656667540 wrote:
Ok, cool. I didn't know if it was just me. I thought it was maybe just the parking lot of our apartment complex. It wouldn't surprise me; it's not like the first time my apartment complex has cut corners. |
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Title: Re: kickstand digging into asphalt... Post by Bryan on 09/07/09 at 10:41:49 Well I tried to get creative... first I used some random aluminum baking pan thing we had lying around the house, folded it a few times. It must've either not been thick enough or not cover enough surface area, because although it was better than nothing, the kickstand still sank a little. Next I just cut a piece of rubber tube (heating tube or something for a car, maybe a couple of inches wide when flattened, 4 inches or so long). That wasn't hard enough. I was trying to find something I could easily slip into my pants pocket since I don't have saddlebags and don't wear a riding jacket in this Texas heat. I was at the dealer the other day getting my bike inspected and asked them about it. They gave me an orange plastic "Cycle Foot," and that seems to work pretty well. They didn't charge me anything for it, and it's not too bulky to slip into my pocket, so I think that oughtta do it. Thanks for all the suggestions. |
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