Blacktops & Kickstands

[idmtchris]

Originally Posted by tomazws

Wow... I NEVER knew your kickstand could sink into hard concrete O_o

Not concrete--we are talking about asphalt when it is hot out.

[tomazws]

Originally Posted by idmtchris

Not concrete--we are talking about asphalt when it is hot out.

I see... yea that's something I never had to worry about as a driver

[NoRegrets78]

I 2nd the use of a junction box cover. Cheap AND effective!

[rigormortis879]

Originally Posted by idmtchris

Near Tacoma WA. I through in Lincoln City a few weeks ago heading for the Dunes.

Usuallly end of August or mid-septmember we get a biker rally that spends a couple days here. It can be interesting, depending on how many rival groups show up.

[idmtchris]

Originally Posted by rigormortis879

Usuallly end of August or mid-septmember we get a biker rally that spends a couple days here. It can be interesting, depending on how many rival groups show up.

I was in SeaSide OR for their bike week in July, Small but really nice.

[SteelCityVROC]

Originally Posted by idmtchris

Crushed soda and beer cans are free in most trash cans, plus I can get a brand new one at each stop.

Great idea with the soda/beer can but knowing my luck I'd pick the one that someone was using to spit their tobacco in and attempt to crush that can.

[kcoers]

I usually carry a piece of 1/2" particle board, to place under the kickstand.

[CTRider]

Originally Posted by coachrgraves

I would have to attach a string or something to pick the thing up off the ground once I was on the bike!!! maybe add a magnet and stick it to the bottom of the frame on the bike??? Lots of possibilities!!!!

My brother in law runs a string from the hole on his kickstand coaster and hooks it to the handle bars so he won't forget it.

Me? I figure if I forget it, it's my own dumb luck.

Most coasters or feet that are meant for that use will have a little eye hole on them to run a reminder string from it.

Originally Posted by moongirl

I'm sorry but I have to say it.....tacky!!!! A pop/beer can, peice of wood, carved out hockey puck, coaster, anything else is way better!!!

To each their own, I guess.

I think the foot shape is clever. After all, your kickstand has a foot on it, why not a footprint?

The shape of a bike would be more clever, though.

[rsktkr]

I like the junction box cover idea - effective and cheap!

I use a piece of trex decking post sleeve. I had some left over from a decking project and cut them up into about 3" X 3" squares. It works well and if I leave one behind, it's no real loss. I got twenty more at home.

[CTRider]

The junction box cover is a good idea, though I prefer something with a lip around the edge to ensure the stand doesn't slip off if I'm parked on a grade.

A friend of my sister parked on their driveway, which is stone, and the stand kept wanting to creep off the junction box cover he was using because the stones kept settling under the heavy bike. When we put a plate under it with a lip on the edge (and a little bit of grip in the surface of it), it stayed put.

That being said, I might pick up some and carry one around with me in case I either lose the regular foot I use or someone else I'm riding with needs one. Something is better than nothing.

[Bummer1]

mine has a lip

[CTRider]

Originally Posted by Bummer1

mine has a lip

Anything like these lips? Do feel compelled to paint it black? Does it give you satisfaction? Does it always give you what you want - or is it only what you need?



If so, you're bike's not going anywhere...

[moongirl]

Lip did you say lip??? Or does it help you get back in the saddle? Is it a big 10 inch? Guess you could use one of the toys from the attic!!!

[parkingpuckguy]

Originally Posted by Ruger

Some great ideas for keeping bikes from sinking in hot asphalt. I buoght a "parking puck" from a guy that used to be on this forum. I can't remember his name right now. He made them special up there in the frozen north lands of Canada and they are really nice. I just carry it in my tool bag. I had a KZ1000P sink into the parking lot while on the center stand!

Still here, just haven't visited for a while. ParkingPucks still available at: ParkingPuck - Proudly Canadian

And yes, they have a lip to stop the kickstand from sliding out on you.