Is there a trick to getting off the thing???

[Fatbelly]

I suspect the side stand is not designed to take the weight of a rider ...

[mjc506]

If it can handle a loaded bike, I suspect a rider will make sfa difference

[Mitch]

I'm over 15 stone and have ridden with luggage. The side stand is still as it was when I bought the bike. Side stand down and onto the pegs to get on & off.

I'm sure there is nothing in the manual about the side stand.

If it snaps it snaps. I'll buy another one!

[Jacko]

Along with all the bits that break when your bike falls over whilst you're getting off... ;)

[tallpaul]

Is this a trick question? Surely it is the opposite of how you got on it in the first place?!

[matchless]

Its not a bloody camel ! just stick your right leg over the seat ( unless you want to go backwards )and take a hop towards the bike and on you go, that's how I do it with or without luggage on the seat, no need to stand on the peg's and at  5' 8" and at 70 years old I am probably a bit smaller and  stiffer than most of you lot, read instructions in reverse to get off the bike  

[kirky1298]

Are you sure you're cut out for motorcycling ??