For some reason a few folks think that it's a good idea to park the bike on the center stand. Not a good idea in the wind or if it's hot and you're parking on asphalt. If you’re worried about the wind, just make sure that you park the bike on the side stand with the right side facing into the wind.+1
For some reason a few folks think that it's a good idea to park the bike on the center stand. Not a good idea in the wind or if it's hot and you're parking on asphalt. If you’re worried about the wind, just make sure that you park the bike on the side stand with the right side facing into the wind.
Another option if possible is to use the CS and point the nose into the wind.
I don't understand why anyone would park the bike on the CS when it's outside? (unless you're working on it or washing it) The bike on the CS is WAY more unstable than the side stand.
I don't understand why anyone would park the bike on the CS when it's outside? (unless you're working on it or washing it) The bike on the CS is WAY more unstable than the side stand.
I guess I got lucky then- the right-side saddle bag barely got touched. I suppose your bike has not been lowered, and it still blew over? That sucks! At least it wasn't your '09. I put mine on the centerstand every day now.
Quote from: Conrad on Today at 08:26:19 am
I don't understand why anyone would park the bike on the CS when it's outside?
Because until this weekend (when I switch out the Muzzy brackets for the stock brackets), the bike is very close to being upright- I mean straight upright. There is very little weight on the kickstand. On the centerstand, the bike can take more wind before blowing over. After I raise it back to stock height, I'll go back to using the kickstand.