Mounting your steed

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Grumpy Mutt
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We had discussion this morning

How d you mount your Steed when she is on her side stand?

I am a tad short and don't like to lift the leg over the saddle but step with left foot on the left peg, hands on the bars, stand up and swing leg over.

The question is: Is the ide stand strong enough or will you eventually brake or bend a side stand on a 1200 Explorer, (bike in question) or any other bike for that matter?

I said I think that that stand should be designed to handle a lot of weight.. right  ???  I have always mounted my bikes like that, never a problem.

Has anyone brake a side stand on a 1200 bike already?
 
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