Good stuff.
Don’t be in a hurry.
A buddy of mine (18 years experience) dropped his’ brand new RS1200 in his garage because he hopped off it without putting down his’ kick stand. He said he just wasn’t thinking.
I dropped one pulling a u-turn on a steep downward grade and stopping.
No damage, except my ego. I knew better, I wasn’t thinking. Lol.
This is what I try to do.
Always use the side stand in public(No choice on a cruiser).
Turn the bars,lock the steering. Put it in 1st.
Check it for stability while I’m sitting on it. Check it again off.
I look around to see who’s near by.
You wouldn’t believe how many times you’ll catch idiots around your’ bike while your’ in the store.
I’ve even caught kids touching the throttle and bars before. More than once.
I’ll chase them off if I get that “feeling”.
Be careful about parking on grades.
Watch the black top or soft asphalt… especially if it’s new and it’s hot out.
Saw a ZR smack-down because of that. Stand sunk right into the asphalt.
Carry a kick-stand plate if you can. It’s no bigger than a drink coaster. Works in the dirt/grass too.
Let me know if you get tired of my two cents guys, I’m not sensitive, I’m stuck in the house this weekend. )