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• Sep 23, 2004

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I always leave the sidestand down when parking the bike. It adds another layer of interlock fussiness that a potential thief has to overcome before riding away. (assuming it isn't taken by 4 big guys with a van). I know it isn't much of a barrier, but it might slow him down just the tick necessary to be caught.

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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it's also one more safety precaution if the bike falls from the center stand (like someone pushing it by mistake) - then there is a 50% posibility it will fall on the "lucky" side
(I don't do it nevertheless)

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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NLS said:

it's also one more safety precaution if the bike falls from the center stand (like someone pushing it by mistake) - then there is a 50% posibility it will fall on the "lucky" side
(I don't do it nevertheless)

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What tosh

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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Sorry to disappoint you all but I'd just forgotten to kick it back up.

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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Is that office in guildford or woking ?



NLS - STFU !

Please show by photographic evidence on your bike exactly what you mean.

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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kiwiAdventure said:

Looks like you live in jail. How the hell do you get out in a fire

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they usually use the doors (parallelogram construction that opens, usually wooden) but I think when they cannot he is very thin anyway



(sorry stupid day)

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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Viz Top Tip

it's also one more safety precaution if the bike falls from the center stand

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To be safe always place two large mattresses, one of either side, when parking the bike. Not only will no damage occur should it fall over, but you assist passing tramps with a comforatble place to rest.

 

RobC

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• Sep 24, 2004

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You could use airbeds instead. That way they would fold up nicely and fit into the top box

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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I always try and park between two haystacks that are very close to each other. Not always possible though.

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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Whatton:
You could use inflatable haystacks. That way they would fold up nicely and fit into the top box

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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I'm thinking of fitting a second side stand on the other side.

 

RobC

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• Sep 24, 2004

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With two side stands you could attach some outriggers for riding through the snow

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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Re: Viz Top Tip

jimbo said:

To be safe always place two large mattresses, one of either side, when parking the bike. Not only will no damage occur should it fall over, but you assist passing tramps with a comforatble place to rest.

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Not a good idea as the tramps might sue if the bike fell on them. By providing matresses you would be responsible for their safety.
I suggest that everytime you park, you gently lay the bike down onto its side.
This will make a toppling incident impossible and has the added advantage of preventing wear in the stand bushes.

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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you gently lay the bike down onto its side.

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yes, but if you do that, the tramps might trip over your bike and hurt themsleves. Now if you put the mattresses back on either side, the tramps have a nice soft landing so can't sue.

Did I mention I sell mattresses

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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You could pay two tramps to stand each side of your bike and lean on it with equal force.

Viola Vagrant Stabilisers.

 

RobC

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• Sep 24, 2004

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What about attaching some springs onto the cylinder heads? If the bike topples it will spring back into place.

...or....

What about fitting 250 section car tyres? Can't topple if it can't lean.

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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Here's one technique

You have to admire the creative use of an old tyre to prevent dammage.

 

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RobC

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• Sep 24, 2004

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Someone needs to help that guy. He has his head stuck under that tyre!

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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Re: Here's one technique

jimbo said:

You have to admire the creative use of an old tyre to prevent dammage.

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Why is that tramp wearing leathers

 

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• Sep 24, 2004

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Whatton said:

You could pay two tramps to stand each side of your bike and lean on it with equal force.

Viola Vagrant Stabilisers.

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I think this idea needs illustrating.....

 

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