Dragonslayer Posted July 17, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 17, 2008 I get a lot of curious looks and inquiries about this custom feature on my 87VR. I wish I could take credit for this but this unique feature was already installed when I got the bike. It is a very, very handy feature to have when you pull up some where to park and the ground is leaning the wrong way. I don't know about you but, my greatest fear riding an 87VR is not the speed or the weight, it's haveing it fall over on the lean stand then having to ask for help to pick it up. I've also had some fun with it when I'm at an event and I back into a row of left leaning custom bikes with my unremarkable 87VR then lean it to the right. I love to watch the crowd walk by and ignore the custom bikes and focus on my right side leaning bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted July 17, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 17, 2008 COOL!!!... my question is tho... how the heck do you carry that JACK around with ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted July 17, 2008 COOL!!!... my question is tho... how the heck do you carry that JACK around with ya? In the middle of a fork seal replacement Thus the floor jack. Floor jack is not needed otherwise..... Good question though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted July 17, 2008 Share #4 Posted July 17, 2008 In the middle of a fork seal replacement Thus the floor jack. Floor jack is not needed otherwise..... Good question though well, it's got wheels on it... I guess ya could TOW it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrood Posted July 17, 2008 Share #5 Posted July 17, 2008 And you did this because...? just curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted July 17, 2008 Share #6 Posted July 17, 2008 Not just because its different, (and that is reason enuff) but because I am having my left hip redone and putting all my weight (and there is more there than there should be, lol) on that leg to swing my right leg over the bike gets painful somedays. That right Sidestand would solve a lot of my issues with getting on and off the bike.....hmmmmm Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted July 17, 2008 And you did this because...? just curious...It was like that when I got the bike but it does come in very handy at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted July 17, 2008 well, it's got wheels on it... I guess ya could TOW it ! Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........ The bike towing it's trailer that is towing a floor jack........ Nawwwwww Not the kind of visual statement I want to make while traveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted July 17, 2008 Share #9 Posted July 17, 2008 Just don't get mixed up with your brain halfway somewhere else one day about which kickstand you put down - put the kickstand down on one side and lean the bike the other way and let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted July 17, 2008 Share #10 Posted July 17, 2008 I get a lot of curious looks and inquiries about this custom feature on my 87VR. I wish I could take credit for this but this unique feature was already installed when I got the bike. It is a very, very handy feature to have when you pull up some where to park and the ground is leaning the wrong way. I don't know about you but, my greatest fear riding an 87VR is not the speed or the weight, it's haveing it fall over on the lean stand then having to ask for help to pick it up. I've also had some fun with it when I'm at an event and I back into a row of left leaning custom bikes with my unremarkable 87VR then lean it to the right. I love to watch the crowd walk by and ignore the custom bikes and focus on my right side leaning bike. If thats your greatest fear then you should catch one of Carol "Skirt" Skircowski's demonstrations on how to pictck up a fallen bike. carol is all of 5ft.4 and maybe 100lbs but she can pick up any bike ever made. Caorl taught herself a fool proof way of getting a downed bike back up on two wheels. if a method she originally taught women but anyone can use it and it works. Carol gives demo at rallyes all over the country. You should catch her if she's ever at a rallye . better yet we should invitwe her to one of ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted July 17, 2008 Share #11 Posted July 17, 2008 I lean hard right in all aspects of my life, with the exception of parking the bike. Perhaps an upgrade is in order. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted July 17, 2008 Share #12 Posted July 17, 2008 I lean hard right in all aspects of my life, with the exception of parking the bike. Perhaps an upgrade is in order. RR so does this mean in all aspects of your life... you'll be swinging to the left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted July 17, 2008 Share #13 Posted July 17, 2008 so does this mean in all aspects of your life... you'll be swinging to the left? No, just looking at the kickstand, not a lobotomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Truck Guy Posted July 18, 2008 Share #14 Posted July 18, 2008 I lean hard right in all aspects of my life, with the exception of parking the bike. Perhaps an upgrade is in order. RR Jeff,your vacation must have done wonders for you...Very snappy comeback. Right on.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now