Side Stand Pivot.

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So i recently saw this neat little technique where you turn your motorcycle around, on the spot, using the side stand as a pivot.
I'm wondering if the S10 side stand is strong enough to do this repeatedly? Has anyone had/heard of this part failing?
 

gv550

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I think you will find the rear will be too heavy to lift. But it works well with the center stand, I do it every time I ride into my garage, spin the bike around and ready to go for the next ride.
 

Cycledude

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Never seen that before ! Might have To give it a try sometime.
Yes I also often turn my bikes around in the garage using the centerstand with a old piece of conveyor belt on the floor to prevent scratches
 
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I've seen it done on 1200GSs and a Tiger so I know its possible (if not easy) on big bikes, and I'm not too concerned about dropping the bike - just not on my leg - but I really don't want to destroy my side stand.
 
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