Has your bike ever fallen from its side stand? - Page 3 - SV650.org

northwind · 13-02-05, 06:55 PM

If i'm cleaning or working on the bike, I always bungee the sidestand to the frame to stop it from folding up if I push it...

OF.uk, totally agree about the indicators, they end up acting like hammers if the bike falls on something soft

13-02-05, 07:16 PM

fortunately i've never lost her on the stand. a friend however has told me his gsxr750 revved itself off its stand. fired it up, went indoors to get his jacket and lid, came back just in time to see it a tumblin'.

therefore i voted "no"

13-02-05, 08:49 PM

Guy at work moved my SV650S, with disc lock attached(!) without telling me and didn't get it back on the stand properly. Went to remove the disc lock in the dark and down she went. Bill so far stands at £585.00 as it's a non standard paint job; been in the shop for 3 weeks already waiting for parts and will be at least another 2 waiting for the paint shop. Work is picking up the tab at least but still well dis-chuffed.

dirtydog · 17-02-05, 07:15 PM

yep did it a couple of weeks ago, stopped on gravel drive not sure if th stand sunk or i didnt put it down properly. went to open gates turned round when i heard a crunch and there she was on her side!! crash bung saved it woohoo!

17-02-05, 07:23 PM

Came off my bike at the SV meet at Boxhill last Autumn, breaking the clutch lever and gear shift. Managed to ride home though.

Got the bike repaired, and decided to clean it as soon as it was rideable and to lube the chain, and go for a long awaited ride. I got talking to my wife at the door as I moved it forward, and obviosuly didn't put the stand down properly. Down it went and broke.............

........the clutch lever and gear shift!!!!!

Oh blast!

18-02-05, 08:58 AM

my favourite story was one facing down a steep hill (fool)
another was on my drive way.

to be honest though there's always been one common factor, ME, knocking it or pushing it or comething else stupid like that

View Poll Results: Has your bike ever fallen from its side stand?
Never	37	66.07%
Once	16	28.57%
More than once	3	5.36%
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13-02-05, 06:55 PM	#21
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	If i'm cleaning or working on the bike, I always bungee the sidestand to the frame to stop it from folding up if I push it... OF.uk, totally agree about the indicators, they end up acting like hammers if the bike falls on something soft __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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13-02-05, 07:16 PM	#22
keithd Guest Posts: n/a	fortunately i've never lost her on the stand. a friend however has told me his gsxr750 revved itself off its stand. fired it up, went indoors to get his jacket and lid, came back just in time to see it a tumblin'. therefore i voted "no"

13-02-05, 08:49 PM	#23
Gaz Guest Posts: n/a	Guy at work moved my SV650S, with disc lock attached(!) without telling me and didn't get it back on the stand properly. Went to remove the disc lock in the dark and down she went. Bill so far stands at £585.00 as it's a non standard paint job; been in the shop for 3 weeks already waiting for parts and will be at least another 2 waiting for the paint shop. Work is picking up the tab at least but still well dis-chuffed.

17-02-05, 07:15 PM	#24
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	yep did it a couple of weeks ago, stopped on gravel drive not sure if th stand sunk or i didnt put it down properly. went to open gates turned round when i heard a crunch and there she was on her side!! crash bung saved it woohoo!

17-02-05, 07:23 PM	#25
Ian Kennard Guest Posts: n/a	Came off my bike at the SV meet at Boxhill last Autumn, breaking the clutch lever and gear shift. Managed to ride home though. Got the bike repaired, and decided to clean it as soon as it was rideable and to lube the chain, and go for a long awaited ride. I got talking to my wife at the door as I moved it forward, and obviosuly didn't put the stand down properly. Down it went and broke............. ........the clutch lever and gear shift!!!!! Oh blast!

18-02-05, 08:58 AM	#26
GSXR Carlos Guest Posts: n/a	my favourite story was one facing down a steep hill (fool) another was on my drive way. to be honest though there's always been one common factor, ME, knocking it or pushing it or comething else stupid like that