Would this procedure not cause the kick stand to bend due to all the weight of the bike on such a small area? I'm worried that it may cause something to break or bend in the stand area if not immediately, over time.
The Kickstand Pivot [video]
This was mentioned in another thread, so I thought I'd post a little video clip and write-up of how it's done. It is incredibly easy once you get a feel for it. Even in the company of folks who have been riding for a long time, you will find that most of them do not know how to do it and you are sure to get lots of oohs and ahhs. (And it's usually a lot quicker/easier than backing your bike out, so it's very practical too!)
Windows Media Player video (there's no audio, so don't bother turning up the volume):
http://www.structive.com/hosted/600rr/kickstand_pivot.wmv
Basic steps (works for me, others might do it slightly differently):
1. Make sure there is adequate space on either side (right and left) of the bike for it to pivot freely without hitting anything.
2. Approach bike from its left side. Standing right up against it, turn bars to full-lock right.
3. Maintaining grip on the bars, pull the bike toward you until the entire bike is off the tires and being supported solely by the kickstand. You may want to practice this step several times until you get the hang of it and feel comfortable.
4. You will need to find a "balance point" where the bike feels easy to rotate about. I have found that this (somewhat surprisingly) occurs when the nose of the bike is pointed slightly downward. Once you've found that point, shuffle backwards in small steps, rotating the bike about the kickstand until it's pointing the direction you want.
5. Soak in the admiration of bystanders, and hop on!
Dave
DISCLAIMER: I take no responsibility for you dropping the bike in attempting to perform this squidrific maneuver! :lol2:
Windows Media Player video (there's no audio, so don't bother turning up the volume):
http://www.structive.com/hosted/600rr/kickstand_pivot.wmv
Basic steps (works for me, others might do it slightly differently):
1. Make sure there is adequate space on either side (right and left) of the bike for it to pivot freely without hitting anything.
2. Approach bike from its left side. Standing right up against it, turn bars to full-lock right.
3. Maintaining grip on the bars, pull the bike toward you until the entire bike is off the tires and being supported solely by the kickstand. You may want to practice this step several times until you get the hang of it and feel comfortable.
4. You will need to find a "balance point" where the bike feels easy to rotate about. I have found that this (somewhat surprisingly) occurs when the nose of the bike is pointed slightly downward. Once you've found that point, shuffle backwards in small steps, rotating the bike about the kickstand until it's pointing the direction you want.
5. Soak in the admiration of bystanders, and hop on!
Dave
DISCLAIMER: I take no responsibility for you dropping the bike in attempting to perform this squidrific maneuver!
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