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Jbolt
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 01:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How fast does the wind have to blow to knock over a parked XBR. I live in northern Nevada, today there are 40-50mph winds with 65-75mph gusts. I'm sitting here at work stressed about going to the parking lot to find my bike on its side.
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Greg_e
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 02:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Try to park so the wind blows it onto the stand or so that it tries to back the bike up (nose into the wind) which forces the stand to stay extended. Good luck, hope it makes it through the day.
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Jbolt
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 02:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

For right now it's pointed into the wind but it keeps changing directions.

Has anyone ever had one blow over?
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 02:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have heard of several that blew over but in most cases, the bike had a cover to act like a drag chute.
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Id073897
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 03:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just leave the sidestand in if you intend to park it a windy location and I bet it will never blown over.
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Chessm
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 03:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

also it might help to park in gear
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Firstbuell
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 05:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

lock it to a post

no kidding

(Message edited by firstbuell on April 27, 2010)
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Froggy
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 06:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yep it can blow over, it has happened to Court.



If possible, secure it to a building or get it inside.

Even if it fell, it shouldn't be a big deal.
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Glitch
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 06:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you can't park it inside, park it next to a wall.
The wind won't be near as strong there, and protected completely at least from one side.
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Teeps
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 09:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Tent stake and 3/8" rope. 'nuff said.
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Slaughter
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 12:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

DO NOT COVER if you anticipate ANY wind!

My first "crash" was when my bike crashed without waiting for me. It was lying there on its side with the bottom of the cover OPEN to the wind like a sail - filling up with wind-blown rain.

Made me really grumpy, it did!
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Ion_man_87
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 12:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I had to park mine in the wind while visiting a friend. Mid day, around 30 mph wind. Parked it right between two cars. If its a parking lot full of other employees cars, see if you can park between their cars.
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Jbolt
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 09:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The parking situation is at a military base in the high desert, no dirt for stakes, no light poles to tie to, no buildings or trees to block wind. Thought about using a couple ratcheting straps to tie up to some friends trucks.

Ended up leaving it in the garage and getting a ride today. Winds supposed to be much stronger today.

Thanks for all the input guys.
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Tommygun
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 09:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I parked mine next to my Friends house when really windy when leaving for a Vikings game 2nd day I had the bike. Came home to find it laying on its side! I was fortunate enough that it landed mostly in the grass but did scar up my swing arm a bit
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Ourdee
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 12:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Is there a motorcycle parking area? If so take a battery powered drill and install a D-ring near the edge of the area in the pavement or concrete. Seal the holes with epoxy. Be ready to have to put a new one in the next day. Someone may use your spot.

Look for a parking curb and tie down to it. My dirt bike never blew over in the dessert. 60+ mph winds and no tie-downs.
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Its_a_buell
Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 09:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

damn, i'd be more concerned about riding in wind that hard than parking in it. i bet a 60mph gust hittin you broadside could check you out. just drop it on its side when you get off and you wont have to worry bout the wind knockin it down.
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Vospertw
Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 10:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Jbolt - buddy's Ninja blew over at MCAS Yuma when we were stationed there - desert winds are no fun.

From Ourdee - "Is there a motorcycle parking area? If so take a battery powered drill and install a D-ring near the edge of the area in the pavement or concrete. Seal the holes with epoxy. Be ready to have to put a new one in the next day. Someone may use your spot."

Why not take that idea to the base CO? 1. It's not too expensive, 2. It might help eliminate some theft/vandalism, and 3. You can't be the only guy there with the same problem. It would be pretty cool if you were the one that solved it for everybody. Maybe MWR or the Auto Shop could get a deal on some tie-downs for you as well.

Ride safe, thanks for doing what you do, amigo.
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Nadz
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 - 03:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My Uly blew over due to the cover, in probably 40mph gusts. I was gone for the weekend, but some strangers who appreciate fastness stood it back up!
Well that put the nail in the coffin- I ordered a Geza. Will report when arrives.
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Jbolt
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 06:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Its_a_buell- If I waited for a day that it wasn't windy, I'd almost never be able to ride. Besides, you just get used to it.
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