Mount/Dismount

[RED CAT]

Doing the footpeg mount from the left side puts a huge strain on the side stand. Bent the one on my KTM that way especially with luggage. The right side footpeg mount actually takes some of the weight off the side stand. Best way to do this is to grap some front brake and lean over the bike while mounting cause the bike wants to come down towards the right side and may fall over if you don't bend over to the left. This is a only required if you are short, old, carry a lot of luggage or bored. The rest of us can mount simply by flinging your right leg over the seat. ::001::

 

[Bundu]

You could do it like this (BMW though) 8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kRFyw57o_Ic

 

[BaldKnob]

Doing the footpeg mount from the left side puts a huge strain on the side stand. Bent the one on my KTM that way especially with luggage. The right side footpeg mount actually takes some of the weight off the side stand. ::001::

Yamaha's side stand is much stronger than the KTM stand and is designed to handle the weight applied during mount/dismount. But what do I know? All I know is this is one tall machine and I mount from the left peg and swing over when the top/side boxes are on. Don't feel comfortable from the right side mount but do it when the situation requires.

My concern is the left passenger peg flexes quite a bit when getting on and off. I'm considering having her mount first, then sliding to the pillion. Has anyone encountered passenger peg issues?

 

[Don in Lodi]

Doing the footpeg mount from the left side puts a huge strain on the side stand. Bent the one on my KTM that way especially with luggage. The right side footpeg mount actually takes some of the weight off the side stand. Best way to do this is to grap some front brake and lean over the bike while mounting cause the bike wants to come down towards the right side and may fall over if you don't bend over to the left. This is a only required if you are short, old, carry a lot of luggage or bored. The rest of us can mount simply by flinging your right leg over the seat. ::001::

LOL, the KTM side stand is noted for bending with just the weight of the bike on it. Mounting from the right side foot peg does nothing but tip the bike over. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody mounting from the right when I get to Colorado. By then I'll be mounting the way that kid mounted his Beemer. Swoosh! ::008::

 

[ramlin]

I am 6'3" 260lbs, I was really worried at first about breaking the sidestand. I installed a AltRider sidestand pad then started working on my technique. It works best for me to have the bars turned slightly to the right which will raise the stance of the bike slightly. Then I place my left foot on the footpeg and...heave ho. I do try to lean forward over the gas tank while throwing my leg over, this seems to keep the bike more stable. Works for me but it was something I had to work on.
Good Luck!

 

[viewdvb]

Yamaha's side stand is much stronger than the KTM stand and is designed to handle the weight applied during mount/dismount. But what do I know? All I know is this is one tall machine and I mount from the left peg and swing over when the top/side boxes are on. Don't feel comfortable from the right side mount but do it when the situation requires.

My concern is the left passenger peg flexes quite a bit when getting on and off. I'm considering having her mount first, then sliding to the pillion. Has anyone encountered passenger peg issues?

I presume that it is the passenger peg mount casting that attaches to the frame that is flexing as the pegs themselves are too short and solid. I've never noticed it but my pillion is not heavy. Nevertheless, I have NEVER encountered a pillion peg problem on any bike I've owned so I don't think you need worry. The S10 mounts are quite substantial conpared with many. A little flex is not a big deal. What you are concerned about is will it bend or break and I can't see that happening.

 

[BaldKnob]

I presume that it is the passenger peg mount casting that attaches to the frame that is flexing as the pegs themselves are too short and solid. I've never noticed it but my pillion is not heavy. Nevertheless, I have NEVER encountered a pillion peg problem on any bike I've owned so I don't think you need worry. The S10 mounts are quite substantial conpared with many. A little flex is not a big deal. What you are concerned about is will it bend or break and I can't see that happening.

Correct about the passenger peg mount doing the flexing. If that piece breaks during the deed, it could be a trip to the ER or EpicFail on YouTube!

 

[grey.hound]

Ok, old topic but new comment. I dropped my new Tenere the other day after filling it up at the gas station. I have had it for about 1 month and have mounted 2 or 3 different ways. I can swing a leg over, I also have done the left footpeg and swing over, I've also done the center stand and rock forward while both feet are on the pegs. But this time I tried something new, and it didn't work.

I had it on the center stand and mounted, I noticed I could get both sets of toes on the ground so I rocked forward with my feet down. Next thing I know, the bike is leaning left an I can't hold it up. All is well, just a a little scrape on the OEM protectors. So, now I'm a little afraid to do the center stand thing. Advice? The few times I did the centerstand mount before, I had both feet on the pegs and rocked forward and no trouble. Was it luck? Thanks
Sean

 

[MFP]

Ok, old topic but new comment. I dropped my new Tenere the other day after filling it up at the gas station. I have had it for about 1 month and have mounted 2 or 3 different ways. I can swing a leg over, I also have done the left footpeg and swing over, I've also done the center stand and rock forward while both feet are on the pegs. But this time I tried something new, and it didn't work.

I had it on the center stand and mounted, I noticed I could get both sets of toes on the ground so I rocked forward with my feet down. Next thing I know, the bike is leaning left an I can't hold it up. All is well, just a a little scrape on the OEM protectors. So, now I'm a little afraid to do the center stand thing. Advice? The few times I did the centerstand mount before, I had both feet on the pegs and rocked forward and no trouble. Was it luck? Thanks
Sean

What is your height?

 

[grey.hound]

6' 1". 32 inseam.

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[MFP]

6' 1". 32 inseam.

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I am 6’2” 34” inseam. My S10’s seat is in the low position. I prefer the center stand method as both of my feet are always flat-footed on the ground when I rock my bike forward on the center stand to get going. I personally do not like mounting from the left with the side stand down as Gen 1 S10’s (mine is a ‘13) lean low to the left on the side stand and I always feel like it is going to slip on the side stand if I mount it that way.
At 6’1” with the seat in the low position you should be able to flat-foot the ground while on the center stand.

 

[Nikolajsen]

Take it down from center stand, and on side stand, before you get on. (my inseam is way less than yours)
I never take it down from center like that.

 

[Sierra1]

I will echo Nikolajsen's recommendation. I have a 31" inseam, and my preload is set to two helmets. I too push the bike forward, off of the center stand, and swing the leg across. I have also learned that it is NOT necessary to put the bike on the center stand to fuel it. It makes so little of a difference in how much fuel goes in, I just use the side stand. I also find it easier to see in the fuel tank when it is angled toward me; which helps prevent overfilling/splash back.

 

[WJBertrand]

I always just rock it forward off of the centerstand with my feet on the pegs and then deploy my feet simultaneously with the rear wheel coming off the stand. Never a problem 5'10" with 30" inseam. Pay attention to keeping the front wheel straight.

 

[grey.hound]

Yeah, I have done that a few times and no trouble. I wonder if I just did something to cause it to tip over. Maybe with my feet just touching the ground i pushed one way or the other. Maybe turned the wheel or even grabbed the front brake.

I always just rock it forward off of the centerstand with my feet on the pegs and then deploy my feet simultaneously with the rear wheel coming off the stand. Never a problem 5'10" with 30" inseam. Pay attention to keeping the front wheel straight.

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[Cycledude]

Greyhound I’m not sure what went wrong for you and I’m sorry you tipped over but don’t give up, my inseam is 32 and I’ve never had any trouble getting it off the centerstand.

As far as mounting by using the left foot peg I do that a lot especially when I have stuff strapped to the rear seat area, the only issue that has ever caused is sometimes if the ground slopes to the left I need to be a little more carefull because the extra weight has actually caused the rear wheel to come off the ground a few times when it’s leaned like that.

 

[dannyv]

Gotta say it- that red bike must be a - cowasaki.

-d

 

[WJBertrand]

Yeah, I have done that a few times and no trouble. I wonder if I just did something to cause it to tip over. Maybe with my feet just touching the ground i pushed one way or the other. Maybe turned the wheel or even grabbed the front brake.

Make sure the side stand is up, or else it can contact the pavement pretty hard and cause the bike to tilt to the right suddenly.