Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050
V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: bonne on April 10, 2022, 06:32:00
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Full load incl. 2 up?
Vstrom 1050...
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I doubt it very much.
The side stand pivot point is a single M10 bolt.
Suzuki are not going to give a weight for that sort of component.
I know many will get their other half get on first, or those that are short of leg stand on the LHS peg first and throw the right leg over before lifting off the stand, but you're asking for trouble if it's fully loaded and 2up - that's going to put an awful lot of force on that single bolt.
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The point about getting on the bike on sidestand is something I'd never do, and fully loaded?!?!
Just look at the effort to pull the bike up especially if parked on a camber.
To be safe you'd want to be in control all the time, bike upright and pillion either steps on the pegs or slides a leg over.
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I agree with mr_diver & Joe. I don't even like leaving it on the side stand fully loaded & no rider or pillion, I always put it on the centre stand if possible. Just put the side stand down for me to get off.
When we get on the bike I get on first (with side stand down) then lift the side stand, get my feet set then Deb gets on by standing on the left foot peg, using me & the rack on the back box for help.
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Yes Mick, I do the same when a pillion is to be carried.
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The side stand isn't designed to take that much weight.
I do exactly the same as Mick when travelling two up .. :thumb:
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I explained to my last lady friend that the side stand was only designed for a rider and no pillion so she would have to stay home and do the Hoovering while I went for a ride................. Not really :shy:
Something I have seen riders do even on big BMW's is to ride off the center stand. I don't think the stand was designed for that either. Still, each to their own. :auto-dirtbike: