What to use so kickstand doesnt sink into hot asphalt.
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RE: What to use so kickstand doesnt sink into hot asphalt.
Next time it's warm, get a cold can of beer. Pull tab--drink beer. When empty, set can on pavement. Using bootheel, stomp can. You now have a pad to put your kickstand on. Don't forget to belch. You're welcome. 
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RE: What to use so kickstand doesnt sink into hot asphalt.
Got the same thing from the guy who taught my MSF class and he tied a string to it that you put on your grip so you remember it. I also bought somenew Red Wing boots and they gave me a free one. I believe you get a free one jsut for trying on some boots.
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I believe you get a free one jsut for trying on some boots.Ride Safe.
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From: NoVA
RE: What to use so kickstand doesnt sink into hot asphalt.
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Next time it's warm, get a cold can of beer. Pull tab--drink beer. When empty, set can on pavement. Using bootheel, stomp can. You now have a pad to put your kickstand on. Don't forget to belch. You're welcome.
Next time it's warm, get a cold can of beer. Pull tab--drink beer. When empty, set can on pavement. Using bootheel, stomp can. You now have a pad to put your kickstand on. Don't forget to belch. You're welcome.
Ditto. What could be easier?
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RE: What to use so kickstand doesnt sink into hot asphalt.
I just pick up any old thing lying in the near vicinity...that way I don't have to carry anything or remember it when I leave....but I like the one about tearing a piece of plastic off the nearest Honda....lol
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RE: What to use so kickstand doesnt sink into hot asphalt.
used hockey puck from the local sporting good store, only ran me a buck. Since my bike is lowered and I have changed out the jiffystand it helps to stand the bike up a bit too.