will side stand take my weight?

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I have a 07 GSA with the standard metal panniers, I have normally just swung my leg over to get on but recently pulled a musle ( im only 5ft 8inch)

a mate of mine said he gets on his gsa from the left side ( sidetand ) putting his left leg on the peg as leverage to support his weight then put his right leg over. seems like a good idea to me, however I read online that some motorcycle sidetands were not designed to take this amount of weight, but I GSA sidestand look quite sturdy to me??? Am I right?:nenau
 
Distance Pilot said:
I have a 07 GSA with the standard metal panniers, I have normally just swung my leg over to get on but recently pulled a musle ( im only 5ft 8inch)

a mate of mine said he gets on his gsa from the left side ( sidetand ) putting his left leg on the peg as leverage to support his weight then put his right leg over. seems like a good idea to me, however I read online that some motorcycle sidetands were not designed to take this amount of weight, but I GSA sidestand look quite sturdy to me??? Am I right?:
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I used to do this as a matter of habit, and eventually the sidestand bent on my DR800.
However, a recently missing member of this parish (St. Eptoe) put forward the correct suggestion to others on the subject that one should do the same thing, but on the right hand side of the bike instead of the left hand side.
I was enlightened at this simple and obvious way of mounting the bike without the risk of damage. Should work for you too.
Myke
 
I have a side stand extender so on some surfaces, the bike does not lean a great deal, so (for me) mounting from the right needs care to avoid tipping the bike over.

The stand and bracket are in end compression aiming at the bike centre of gravity. So there is not a great deal of bending force. My bike is nearly 8 years old with 50K miles. The previous owner is bigger than me but we both climbed aboard using the left foot peg to stand on. Last summer I had the frame removed & refinished; there was no sign of any strain on the side stand or its bracket. I also reason that the bike weighs 250kg and I weigh 80kg so unless I bounce about and pull the bike towards the left how much additional bending load am I really applying to the stand? I don't intend to change the way I use the bike.

My previous bike was a Diversion 900 and was not happy that side stand could take my body weight. It never failed but the foot is tiny and the seat is lower so horse rider style wasn't necessary.

I do however think that ALL bike makers have the stand issue all wrong. We have awkward to use centre stands than cannot take the strain of rolling the bike off with rider aboard. Mine even struggled with full luggage. We also have a left hand side stand that struggles on uneven ground (too much or too little lean). Why can we not have side stands on both sides of the bike? The bike would stand vertical and be safe even on a sloped surface. Try that with a centre stand or facing the wrong way with a side stand. Brough Superior did it so not a new idea.
 
I have been using the left peg method since I got my GSA 2 months ago without any problems (I'm 18 stone)

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I have a 07 GSA with the standard metal panniers, I have normally just swung my leg over to get on but recently pulled a musle ( im only 5ft 8inch)

a mate of mine said he gets on his gsa from the left side ( sidetand ) putting his left leg on the peg as leverage to support his weight then put his right leg over. seems like a good idea to me, however I read online that some motorcycle sidetands were not designed to take this amount of weight, but I GSA sidestand look quite sturdy to me??? Am I right?:nenau





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Distance Pilot said:
I have a 07 GSA with the standard metal panniers, I have normally just swung my leg over to get on but recently pulled a musle ( im only 5ft 8inch)

a mate of mine said he gets on his gsa from the left side ( sidetand ) putting his left leg on the peg as leverage to support his weight then put his right leg over. seems like a good idea to me, however I read online that some motorcycle sidetands were not designed to take this amount of weight, but I GSA sidestand look quite sturdy to me??? Am I right?:nenau
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Hi, I always get on my BMW's using this method & not had any issues, but don't pull on the handlebars when climbing aboard, I've had F800GS, 2011 GSA & now a 1200wc.
 
Myke Rocks said:
I used to do this as a matter of habit, and eventually the sidestand bent on my DR800.
However, a recently missing member of this parish (St. Eptoe) put forward the correct suggestion to others on the subject that one should do the same thing, but on the right hand side of the bike instead of the left hand side.
I was enlightened at this simple and obvious way of mounting the bike without the risk of damage. Should work for you too.
Myke
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i have also suggested this, but it takes some balance skills.
 
Distance Pilot said:
I have a 07 GSA with the standard metal panniers, I have normally just swung my leg over to get on but recently pulled a musle ( im only 5ft 8inch)

a mate of mine said he gets on his gsa from the left side ( sidetand ) putting his left leg on the peg as leverage to support his weight then put his right leg over. seems like a good idea to me, however I read online that some motorcycle sidetands were not designed to take this amount of weight, but I GSA sidestand look quite sturdy to me??? Am I right?:nenau
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Have been doing this for a couple of years (since slipped disc) on my 1150GS without harm and I weigh 18 stone. I should think the 1200 isn't as strongly made, so take care :D
 
I weigh less than 12 and a half stone and when I bought my GSA the BMW dealer said NEVER mount the bike using the side stand.
 
Well ive been using the sidestand since i bought my GSA 18 months ago and i weighed 20 st then (im down to 18 now ) and there has never been a problem. Im a short arse so cant do it any other way.
 
snaponphil said:
Hi, I always get on my BMW's using this method & not had any issues, but don't pull on the handlebars when climbing aboard, I've had F800GS, 2011 GSA & now a 1200wc.
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The steering will change the angle of lean and pull or push the side stand which could cause stress in directions it is not designed to take. I discussed the issue of getting aboard a GS with a salesman at Benham BMW who said that treating it like a horse is perfectly acceptable though he did not mention to avoid steering movement.
 
I have back problems, and when my back is playing up, I stand on the footpeg to mount.:thumb I do only weigh 11 and a half stone though!:P
 
Fully loaded GSA with my wife climbing on first side stand obviously down, then me getting on after, no issues......yet.

I'm officially 5ft 6" to my amazement. Generally if i'm on my own i'll run at the bike throw a foot forward over the seat and use my momentum to lift the bike up ( I've got 2 hernias so this helps me out).
 
Distance Pilot said:
I have a 07 GSA with the standard metal panniers, I have normally just swung my leg over to get on but recently pulled a musle ( im only 5ft 8inch)

a mate of mine said he gets on his gsa from the left side ( sidetand ) putting his left leg on the peg as leverage to support his weight then put his right leg over. seems like a good idea to me, however I read online that some motorcycle sidetands were not designed to take this amount of weight, but I GSA sidestand look quite sturdy to me??? Am I right?:nenau
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You can get a sidestand for £50 on the internet. If it does finally give after years of abuse you'll probably see it bending or cracking before it does finally go.
 
Use the pegs without any fears....it's how the BMW salesman showed me how to get on a GS800.

I'm only 5'6" and it is one very tall tall bike. He said that the pegs and stand are designed with climbing aboard this in mind.
 
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