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Title: side stand puc for parking in grass Post by: RavnMonster on July 31, 2008, 03:51:12 AM Hey guys, I am looking for a puck or something to put under my side stand for parking in grass or soft surfaces. I found a few places that sell them but they are all overseas I dont want to pay $10 shipping on an $8 part.
what do you guys use? Title: Re: side stand puc for parking in grass Post by: herm on July 31, 2008, 04:02:43 AM i keep a crushed soda can in the pocket of my riding jacket. fits the kickstand just right, and no loss if i forget to pick it up
(except karma....) Title: Re: side stand puc for parking in grass Post by: Slide Panda on July 31, 2008, 05:02:01 AM Aerostitch sells some fancy ones, and I'd bet your local shop has some too. TOB had some made with the meatball logo, shouldn't be that hard an item to find
Title: Re: side stand puc for parking in grass Post by: hypurone on July 31, 2008, 08:03:31 AM I cut one out of 1by redwood trim I had laying around. Basically a 3-3.5in circle, approx .625 thick. Fits easily in the jacket pocket, Soft enough to allow the stand to "bite" a little, hard enough to hold up to the pressure... I just didn't like the idea of the sharper edges of a soda/beer can, tho in hindsight i guess i could have peened them over with a hammer.
Title: Re: side stand puc for parking in grass Post by: Trenchdigger on July 31, 2008, 08:26:56 AM I use the side-stand plate I got when I was a Ti member of the DML. Works great, so while you are at the hardware store looking for some good materials, consider a high-grade plastic or some PVC or something.
The crushed soda can is probably your best bet if you are at all forgetful. Or you can tie a string to whatever you use for a plate, and attach the other end to the handlebars. Title: Re: side stand puc for parking in grass Post by: scooby on July 31, 2008, 08:41:49 AM Use a lid off a pickle jar or peanut butter (or jelly)...
However, I USE a CF one that is the Ducati logo... 8) Title: Re: side stand puc for parking in grass Post by: Goldeneye on July 31, 2008, 10:09:22 AM you can get a steel cover for an electric outlet box at home depot for less than a buck. they come in both square and "round" shapes. jD +1 And you can buy a few, so if are forgetful it's not a big deal. I keep one in my jacket pocket and a few waiting in reserve in the garage next to where I park the bike. Title: Re: side stand puc for parking in grass Post by: ghostface on July 31, 2008, 02:49:08 PM Scrap wood, sculpted to your choice. [thumbsup]
I have a few Ducati kickstand plates I'll donate one to you. PM me your address. Title: Re: side stand puc for parking in grass Post by: thejsnide on July 31, 2008, 03:39:50 PM Jeff @ monsterparts.com sent me one for free with an order I placed a while ago. Get some accessories for your bike from him and get one free... everyone's happy.
Title: Re: side stand puc for parking in grass Post by: He Man on July 31, 2008, 05:17:13 PM Move to NY, theres tons of garbage to use.
Ive used crushed soda cans left over from homeless drunks for sidestands. Newspaper that people throw on the floor to wipe of an oil leak. and a mcdonalds straw to tie my license plate to my bike. Title: Re: side stand puc for parking in grass Post by: cbartlett419 on July 31, 2008, 06:49:42 PM you can get a steel cover for an electric outlet box at home depot for less than a buck. they come in both square and "round" shapes. jD brilliant |