ALWAYS check that sidestand

[madmike2]

That sounds complicated....don't park next to me, mkay?

We're holding a spot for you next to Vectorvp1.

Just be sure which direction they both fell, so that they fall into each other and not 2 different bikes.

BTDT. I've now got the "step away" from the bike down to a fine art.

Its that sloowww motion start to the tip-over,......then the sudden realization its going to happen, denial notwithstanding......and the knowledge that your riding buddy is doing the "silent scream" inside his Shoei as his bike tumbles. First you help your friend get his bike up....then you giggle, all the while knowing: It could have been you.

 

[6mmbr]

..I've kinda learned too that at that final 'break to a stop' when the feet are just about to touch down and all breaking with the right hand, the front wheel had better be staight in line with the rear, or it has a chance to fall onto the low side. Definitely won't score any style points from the Russian judge by dropping it at the local intersection in front of all the neighbors..

 

[madmike2]

Definitely won't score any style points from the Russian judge by dropping it at the local intersection in front of all the neighbors..

But, aahhhh, the memories, relived at every get-together and neighborhood barbecue.

 

[stellarsteve]

Did nearly the same thing. Got to work and wheeled into a nice little parking space. Quickly deployed the sidestand but when I moved my foot back to place it on the deck, my boot caught on the sidestand and it moved back too far to hold the weight. Of course I was already shifting the weight of the bike over and when the stand didn't hold, it was already too late. Tried my best but down we started. I fought it all the way down, I even remember the mirror folding back right in front of my face, I was that far down. I also remember "Why did I delay in buying the frame sliders!!!"

Thing that sucks is I almost did it again a couple of weeks ago. Since then I have been much more careful.

My back bothered me for a couple of days too.

 

[jdog109socal]

Hey here is a sugestion for those that havent tip yet, put a door moulding on your bag so when it happing you dont your side bag scratched see here in my picture side bag,, Get it a your autoparts store..

Jdog

 

[DrBunsen]

(Psssst Jdog - sliders....)

I think I might look into the moulding thing. Looked normal enough that I had to look twice to notice what you'd done.

 

[dockjekyll]

I had the same thing happen to me a few weeks back, but was not as lucky as you guys. I pulled into a parking spot on at trip to Cape Cod and put down the side stand. I went to sit the bike on the stand and the stand collapsed. By the time I realized it, it was beyond the point of return. Both the bike and I took a tumble on the asphalt. Without thinking I jumped up and a friend and I picked the bike up. The driver side mirror and crankcase cover were scratched. The side bag, thank God, had only a few very minor scratches and the Yami truck sustained no damage. I was sick! I called my dealer from the road and ordered the parts ($70 each for the mirror and cover). Fortunately, since the bike is sold only in one color, the mirror and cover come pre-painted. That night, my back and knee hurt real bad. I used Alieve and it fixed me right up. After getting home, I read all the posts about this on the owners forum and have learned a lot of guys figured out to leave the bike in gear when parking. The thing that bugged me the most was that I had said at least a dozen times that I did not like the side stand's limited angle forward.

 

[odot]

Trees, kids....trees.

 

[dobias]

dockjekyll,

To increase the limited forward angle of the sidestand, file the stop a little at a time until you have as much travel as you want. Keep an eye on keeping the mating surfaces parallel.

My back & hips have started to recover. At least the spasms have stopped. Thanks to everyone for the suggested remedies.

dobias :glare:

 

[Mtn]

I never have had a problem with the bike tipping over .The training wheels really work. :sarcasm:

 

[SMC]

I know better, but was tired & careless. The other day I was washing the FJR (I know, I know, a clean bike is gay) & rolled it into the garage, out of the sun, to wipe it down. When I let it down on the side stand, the sidestand collapsed & the FJR continued past 'the point of no return' and rested on top of my right knee. I yelled for my petite wife & she ran out into the garage. We managed to lift the bike back up OK.

So far, so good. No injury to my knee or my back (or so I thought).

The next day the muscles across my shoulder blades & across my hips started to dance & hurt. This is the third day & I'm still trying various remedies to stop the spasms.

I had to remind myself the sidestand is meant to collapse in order to prevent riding with it extended. On a previous bike the sidestand was (by carelessness) left extended until I tried to turn left, & it's something I'll never forget!

Always check the sidestand is extended completely with your left foot before letting it down.

dobias :glare:

:blink: Sorry to hear about your mishap. Hope your knee, back and shoulder get better soon. I'm sure you will be visiting the local physician who can help you out with muscle relaxants and maybe something for the pain.

Due to your post and others in the past, I am extremely aware of the side stand, where it is and the terrain and pitch that I am deploying on.

 

[BILL P]

dr

My and my friend's 06's have gone down a total of 6 times while parked .We are not newbies having owned 20 bikes between us. Never have I seen a bike with a side stand so sensitive to collaps.I have also developed a technique to remedy the problem but I still live in fear of a crash from the garage!

Any forward movement results in a side stand fold up. should we complain?

bill