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Moto Board => Riding Techniques => Topic started by: christopher on October 01, 2016, 02:04:25 PM

Title: side stand
Post by: christopher on October 01, 2016, 02:04:25 PM
please i need some help/as i am short  i cant flick out the side stand on my 1993 900 monster/is there some thing i can do ...thank you :-[ :-[
Title: Re: side stand
Post by: Kopfjager on October 01, 2016, 02:14:12 PM
Shift off the right side of the seat and plant that foot. Kick it up with the other. My KTM is much taller than my Monster, and that's how I do it.
Title: Re: side stand
Post by: stopintime on October 01, 2016, 02:23:33 PM
If the problem is that you can't 'find' it - weld on a piece of metal?
Title: Re: side stand
Post by: S21FOLGORE on October 01, 2016, 02:26:01 PM
Motorcycle tips for short riders (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAfvS2iJKoY#)

Short Rider, Tall Dual Sport Seat Height (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmAmzsjNHd4#)

How to handle and ride a tall motorcycle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s07hML6bJOA#)

Just, don't try to turn the bike on the side stand like shown in the second video.
Title: Re: side stand
Post by: S21FOLGORE on October 01, 2016, 02:44:04 PM
BMW R 1200 GS short rider (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRFyw57o_Ic#)
Title: Re: side stand
Post by: Kopfjager on October 01, 2016, 02:51:06 PM
I liked how he waved at the camera and walked off.  :D