how many of you here do the sidestand turn?

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Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:59 am

ZooTech wrote:C'mon, dammit! I don't have all minute!!!!

well, considering on the back of the poptart box it actually sais "Microwave for 6 seconds" or soemthing to that effect.... if you dont have time for toast, yer wakin up too late....

VermilionX · Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:08 am

yeah... it may not be that useful on parking lots.

but i still say it's very useful when turning around in the canyons. it's safer than making a slow U turn in the middle of the road.

#53 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:09 am

NorthernPete wrote:
ZooTech wrote:C'mon, dammit! I don't have all minute!!!!
well, considering on the back of the poptart box it actually sais "Microwave for 6 seconds" or soemthing to that effect.... if you dont have time for toast, yer wakin up too late....

Okay, there, Brian Regan!

P.S. It's three seconds!

#54 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:12 am

The Crimson Rider® wrote:it's safer than making a slow U turn in the middle of the road.

How long is it taking you to bust a u-turn? My bike is over 8' long and I can bust one out in no time flat. Might wanna sign up for that BRC everyone is always talking about.

rapidblue · Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:15 am

The Crimson Rider® wrote:yeah... it may not be that useful on parking lots.

but i still say it's very useful when turning around in the canyons. it's safer than making a slow U turn in the middle of the road.

The reality is that you'll waste far more time practicing this that you'll ever save by using it. Plus this isn't something i'd want to try on a gravel covered shoulder. That probably doesn't matter to you though seing as how that's common sense and all.

Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:17 am

ZooTech wrote:
NorthernPete wrote:
ZooTech wrote:C'mon, dammit! I don't have all minute!!!!
well, considering on the back of the poptart box it actually sais "Microwave for 6 seconds" or soemthing to that effect.... if you dont have time for toast, yer wakin up too late....
Okay, there, Brian Regan!

P.S. It's three seconds!

what ever...its not plagerism if I misquote it right?

rapidblue · Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:18 am

ZooTech wrote:
The Crimson Rider® wrote:it's safer than making a slow U turn in the middle of the road.
How long is it taking you to bust a u-turn? My bike is over 8' long and I can bust one out in no time flat. Might wanna sign up for that BRC everyone is always talking about.

There is no way that coming to a stop, getting off the bike, flipping the kickstand down, setting you grip, spinning the bike, getting on, flipping up the kickstand, and pulling away is any faster thatn a u-turn. (and that not taking into account stopping and starting the bike)

VermilionX · Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:20 am

i guess i'd be better off praticing sliding the rear for a 180º turn.

since like shorts said... i don't have to support it. i just have to guide it.

Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:23 am

Just keep your slippery "bald" tires on there for now, you should be able to spin it around by blowing on it soon enough.

VermilionX · Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:24 am

NorthernPete wrote:Just keep your slippery "bald" tires on there for now, you should be able to spin it around by blowing on it soon enough.

i wasn't serious if you or anybody else thought i was.