Kickstand turn?

[KennyR]

I haven't tried this yet with my Vmax. Any suggestions or warnings I need to know about? I've done this before with much lighter bikes but nothing this heavy. I really don't want to tip this beast over and have to TRY to pick it up again!

Thanks, Kenny

 

[Fire-medic]

Do it wrong and you'll be visiting M&M Cycle for $$$ parts! I wouldn't bother trying it unless you're built like a football lineman.

 

[KennyR]

Do it wrong and you'll be visiting M&M Cycle for $$$ parts! I wouldn't bother trying it unless you're built like a football lineman.

I'm 72years old and definitely not very big. This worked well with my SR500 but I didn't think it would be practical with the vmax.

 

[jimbojones132]

I haven't tried this yet with my Vmax. Any suggestions or warnings I need to know about? I've done this before with much lighter bikes but nothing this heavy. I really don't want to tip this beast over and have to TRY to pick it up again!

Thanks, Kenny

try it on a goldwing first; pass that test and you should be good to go

 

[KennyR]

try it on a goldwing first; pass that test and you should be good to go

Thanks for the encouragement! Now I just need to find a goldwing...

 

[jimbojones132]

Thanks for the encouragement! Now I just need to find a goldwing...

Just approach any Goldwing owner at a bike rally and ask...I've found them to be a friendly bunch and they may be interested in discussing your plan.

 

[KennyR]

Just approach any Goldwing owner at a bike rally and ask...I've found them to be a friendly bunch and they may be interested in discussing your plan.

Probably best to find the guys doing stunts with their "wing" . The crash cage gives something to hold on to,and keeps it from going all the way down.

 

[Parminio]

I'm 72years old and definitely not very big. This worked well with my SR500 but I didn't think it would be practical with the vmax.

The SR500 weighed 365 pounds wringing wet.

The Vmax tips the scales at 635 pounds, nearly DOUBLE the weight.

If I were Dwayne Johnson, I MIGHT give it a go, but at 6' 1" 185, I wouldn't even dream about it, let alone actually try it.

 

[jimbojones132]

Probably best to find the guys doing stunts with their "wing" . The crash cage gives something to hold on to,and keeps it from going all the way down.

fwiw - Here's a video of some Wing Stunt Riding <cough>

 

[KennyR]

fwiw - Here's a video of some Wing Stunt Riding <cough>

Thanks,I needed that. Seattle Cossacks are worth a look.

 

[wilks]

not just no but HELL no

 

[KennyR]

not just no but HELL no

Aw, you're no fun... LOL. But you are absolutely right!

 

[wilks]

Aw, you're no fun... LOL. But you are absolutely right!

Ha…..I didn't even know what a “kickstand turn” was…when I looked it up I’m like “you’ve got to be kidding me”

 

[KennyR]

Ha…..I didn't even know what a “kickstand turn” was…when I looked it up I’m like “you’ve got to be kidding me”

I've seen it done with several large adventure bikes and lots of sport bikes. Never seen a HD spun this way, and never a Ducati cause their side stand is bolted to the aluminum engine cases.