GreatWhiteHunter
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Wait, but you thought to insult someone (maybe me, but probably not, ok it's me)...Never thought of it like that. I use the sidestand and dismount.
Wait, but you thought to insult someone (maybe me, but probably not, ok it's me)...Never thought of it like that. I use the sidestand and dismount.
I've always been worried about what it would do to the bike. Especially with the Tenere's aluminum side stand.Coming down off the center stand with the side stand out.
You will feel your fillings in your teeth.
It’s bone jarring.....
Yes it's you. I'm not insulting at all. It's a simple fact that using the centerstand to launch is a poser move. Nothing wrong with doing it, other than increasing the risk of a tip over. Just not my style. I'm at the age that I'm not worried about saving time just to make myself look or feel better. This sport is risky as it is without taking unnecessary chances.Wait, but you thought to insult someone (maybe me, but probably not, ok it's me)...
pshaw, I'm at that age where every moment counts! I need that extra few seconds yo!Yes it's you. I'm not insulting at all. It's a simple fact that using the centerstand to launch is a poser move. Nothing wrong with doing it, other than increasing the risk of a tip over. Just not my style. I'm at the age that I'm not worried about saving time just to make myself look or feel better. This sport is risky as it is without taking unnecessary chances.
When I'm stopped and mounted I like to have a foot firmly planted on the ground. It's what works for me and I was taught from the time I learned riding to the recent riding school I went to.
What a great idea! Where did you get that handle from? I always have a hard time getting it up on the centre stand, especially now that I have the Altrider soft luggage on it. This would work really well.I've seen GS riders ride off the center stand. I guess it's cool. As previously commented, the forward balance of the S10 while on the center stand is not well conducive to this approach though it seems some have mastered it. I guess it's cool.
I mostly only use the center stand in the home garage and even then only because I need the few extra inches of space - upright bike vs. leaned over bike - to maneuver my other bikes in and out of the tight confines.
I use a conservative method. Roll in, transmission to neutral, key off, side stand down, dismount, lift onto center stand. Take off is pretty much the reverse. Drop bike from center stand while side stand is down (as long as the bike is unloaded), lean bike onto side stand, mount, side stand up, start and go.
I find that with my Jessie paniers installed, gripping the passenger handles is difficult, so I added a handle (Jeep roll bar grab handle). This one is wearing out but they came in a 4-pack so will replace when it's unusable. It looks cheesy but it helps me and I use it all the time.
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