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#Post#: 2471--------------------------------------------------
Mount up
By: trailpioneer Date: February 25, 2015, 7:20 pm
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Dual sporting is brand new to me. I have an elementary question.
With a tank bag and saddle bags strapped to the bike what
methods do people use to get their leg over the seat? I thought
about leaving the kick stand down, but don't want to snap the
bolt. I have three things against me as far as mounting up, I'm
short (29" inseam), inflexible and old (68). Suggestions
appreciated.
#Post#: 2477--------------------------------------------------
Re: Mount up
By: Philip Pino Date: February 26, 2015, 1:50 am
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I'm in the same boat, 30" inseam. I leave the bike on the side
stand and stand on the left peg and swing over. As long as you
are not jumping up and down on the peg, the side stand mount is
strong enough.
#Post#: 2491--------------------------------------------------
Re: Mount up
By: Rusty Shovel Date: February 27, 2015, 7:22 pm
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Same here, I stand on the left peg and swing over. You'll want
to shorten the stand and weld a larger foot on.
BTW, I weigh 230# and carry at least 15#'s of gear and a 15#
pack. The stand has never had a problem.
#Post#: 3296--------------------------------------------------
Re: Mount up
By: RiverRunner Date: December 1, 2015, 6:11 pm
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I felt really uncomfortable the first 10-15 times I stood on the
footpeg and lifted/swing my leg over the Giant Loop bags on the
rear. After say 15-tries, it just feels normal and is no
problem. The kickstand cannot be too long for your adjustments
and I feel an extension or enlargement of the kickstand foot to
be invaluable. You can get an attachment to enlarge the
kickstand foot for $12 bucks on ebay - crummy china quality so
coat everything with anti seize before you put it together or
get the $50 version at KTMTwins.
#Post#: 3297--------------------------------------------------
Re: Mount up
By: truck11 Date: December 2, 2015, 3:55 pm
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How much weight are you guys putting/allowing in your
saddlebags? (Giantloop/MoskoMoto etc)?
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