Just wanted to give everyone a heads up for the sinking kickstand on hot asphalt. I came out of school today to my bike hovering at about a 45 degree angle. Five more minutes and it would have probably been on its side. It didn't seem that hot, but.....there it was.
You mean like this?
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/erkishhorde/DSC00001.jpg)(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/erkishhorde/DSC00003.jpg)
After that I started carrying a puck around with me all the time. If I had been thinking I would have noticed the previous holes that had been filled in that you can plainly see in the picture and I wouldn't have parked there.
good reminder [thumbsup] thanks!
2 summers ago, our friends just had their driveway paved
stopped by for a quick hello
my bike did not go over, but my sidestand left a permanent dent in their fresh asphalt
it happened in less than a half hour too
woopsie :-\
I used to carry a little plastic foot like most motorcycle shops sell. I think I left it at the Deal's Gap resort sometime last year ~
JM
I definitely always carry a puck now, have a breast pocket on my leather jacket thats perfect for it. I had a similar thing happen, was parked outside my buddies house and the kickstand sunk in a good 3, 4 inches if i had been inside anylonger it would have gone over.
Just make sure that you do it in style:
(http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/cyclezoo/.mids/DucPlate1.jpg)
[thumbsup]
so when is ythe DMF shop going to sell some of those ;D
Yeah, I've still got the old one from [puke]
i use a metal octagon from the back of an electrical junction box... works great. and it's slim, fits easily anywhere...
I always carry a can of beer with me for this reason. When I get to my destination I just crack open the can, enjoy the beer then use its empty carcass as a kickstand pad. [drink]
the asphalt standards here to stand a 175F under the sun temperature haha
my wifes vt750 sunk in our driveway on its center stand. talk about hot + heavy.
Quote from: pennyrobber on May 01, 2009, 11:00:06 AM
I always carry a can of beer with me for this reason. When I get to my destination I just crack open the can, enjoy the beer then use its empty carcass as a kickstand pad. [drink]
FTW!!!
You know it's funny, pavement here in AZ seems to vary greatly from location to location. It could be in the 80's and I go out and find that my kickstand has left a mark in the asphalt, but then it could be 103 degrees and I find no marks whatsoever. I understand that there are significant differences between concrete and asphalt, but there really must be a great difference from qualities of asphalts put down at different locations.
Asphalt takes quite a while to fully cure, 6 to 9 months minimum, so as the age of the surface differs, so does the hardness of the asphalt.
Quote from: amcloud on May 01, 2009, 02:40:17 PM
Asphalt takes quite a while to fully cure, 6 to 9 months minimum, so as the age of the surface differs, so does the hardness of the asphalt.
+1
There are also differences in the asphalt itself, although similar types are typically used throughout a region/city. FWIW, asphalt is the oil based portion of a pavement. It is called Asphaltic Concrete after the aggregate (sand & rock) is added. So when I say differences in the asphalt, I'm talking about the oil based binder...or the black gooey stuff. [cheeky]
Quote from: Triple J on May 01, 2009, 03:39:03 PM
+1
There are also differences in the asphalt itself, although similar types are typically used throughout a region/city. FWIW, asphalt is the oil based portion of a pavement. It is called Asphaltic Concrete after the aggregate (sand & rock) is added. So when I say differences in the asphalt, I'm talking about the oil based binder...or the black gooey stuff. [cheeky]
Interesting! You learn something new everyday!!! [thumbsup]
With the differences in asphalt which I have noticed as well I have learned a gauge. The softer it is the faster it gets unbearably hot. If I dont think I could stand on it in bare feet and I notice a stickiness to it then I know it is going to sink. If it feels tolerable temperature-wise and my shoes are not tacky feeling on it then it wont sink.
i carry a crushed can under the seat. last time i left it behind... need to crush another.. plus it's good stress relief.
i really want to get a piece of stainless steel the exact size of a credit card for situations like this. i could keep it in my wallet and just whip it out when needed.
Quote from: aaronb on May 02, 2009, 01:55:45 PM
i really want to get a piece of stainless steel the exact size of a credit card for situations like this. i could keep it in my wallet and just whip it out when needed.
Damn, that is a good idea. My monsterparts puck isn't that big, but is still annoying in my pocket (when I don't have my backpack). I wonder if any other material (like a plastic or carbon fiber) would be tough enough to hold up to that type of use and still let your wallet give with the curves of your ass cheek when sitting? Monsters don't really weigh that much.
Quote from: pennyrobber on May 01, 2009, 11:00:06 AM
I always carry a can of beer with me for this reason. When I get to my destination I just crack open the can, enjoy the beer then use its empty carcass as a kickstand pad. [drink]
This is my new favorite method [thumbsup]