Help! Scooter newbie please give some parking advice.

Discussion in 'General Scooter Discussion' started by Old_Harry, Apr 27, 2019.

  1. Old_Harry

    Old_Harry New Member

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    Hi wveryone!
    I was riding my 125cc motorcycle for 2 years, but now (for insurance reasons) I will be getting a scooter (Honda Forza 125 or Yamaha XMax 125).
    Now I live in Scotland and wind is massive problem here. My bike was dropped by the winds several times and caused some nasty damage to my fairings. I have no way to rest my new scooter against something where I park. Any advise to keep it stable when parked so it doesnt get flipped by wind ???
    Thank you all in advance!
     
  2. scubabiker

    scubabiker NITROJUNKIE

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    Centre stand is your best bet. I live a little further north than you and a little more to the east... We have a lot of wind here in Norway, I've found its best with the centre stand
     
  3. Old_Harry

    Old_Harry New Member

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    Thank you! I thought that scoot should be a bit more bottom heavy than naked 125cc. Will try centre stand.
     
  4. Ian Robinson

    Ian Robinson Member

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    Lay it down gently to avoid it gettin blown over
     
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  5. scubabiker

    scubabiker NITROJUNKIE

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    That too. If its forecast heavy wind, lay it down on its side so it can't fall.
     
  6. Mark Emerson Trentham

    Mark Emerson Trentham Well Known Member. Staff Member

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    Have a towel in your bucket to lay it on,folds up easy & you won't scratch the s##t out of your plastics.;).
     
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