Snowboard? ROFL never done that. I've slipped up on me arris in the snow does that count?   PML ambidextrous not amphibious!  Sheesh!                                                                                                                                                                                  

I think it has something to do with engine configuration on the 1st production bikes , being hard to kickstart rather let it idle on the sidestand (which we dont do with modern bikes)..but you'd still need the oil circulating ?? just a thought                                                                                                                                                                             

Strange answers i have found whilst researching this question

most motorcycles if stood up complely straight and let go will fall to the left that is why (is anybody willing to try this one for me ?)

Honda on the CT110 puts a side stand on both sides (no center stand) has anybody got one?

As stated it comes from mounting horses from the left which comes from carrying a sword into battle on your left side. This way you don’t have the sword getting in your way as you swing your right leg over the horse. So if you are carrying a sword it also makes mounting your motorcycle easier. Don’t stick yourself.(TC pls do noy try this at home!!!)

Personally, I'm forced to mount my bike from the right in my garage (sometimes if I haven't left enough room) and when I do it, I don't like it.   The suspension compresses and the entire bike moves as I put all my body weight on the one peg. Its not going to fall over... But it makes me quesey. (Ah Bless)

                                                                                                                                                                             

yr bike bj?????????? is this a push bike or motorbike??                                                                                                                                                                             

I recon it's because when you stop you put the bike into nuetral then flick the side stand down to get off????????   If it were on the right you'd have have to change feet and perform some sort of foot dance to be able to put the side stand down on the right, and whilst getting confused with that you may just fall off!!!   Remember the japs are the one's that changed gear selector's to the left aswell!!!!!                                                                                                                                                                             

makes you quesey Jacks? I bet the bike feels a bit ill too!!                                                                                                                                                                             

Lol none of those were my thoughts they are what i found on website whilst i was looking for the answer, the personally one was not from me, sorry was a bit off putting                                                                                                                                                                               

 bj ask custer he did the last stand                                                                                                                                                                             

pmsl @ kaw                                                                                                                                                                               

My reply from Yamaha   Thank you for your enquiry regarding motorcycle side-stands. Unfortunately Yamaha UK does not have a definitive answer for the location of the side stand, although it will be down to the original position when motorcycle were invented. We must remember that motorcycles have evolved with their rider interface, for example the gear lever selection changing from the left side to the right side and back again. The motorcycle stand will have probably found its place by designers who found no other reason to change its position. Best Regards, JamesService Department After Sales Division                                                                                                                                                                              

As long as the bike doesn't fall over i don't really care what side its on.                                                                                                                                                                             

Jackie ... You have WAAAYYYYYYYY too much time on your hands                                                                                                                                                                              

Shell thats the trouble i dont lol but if something gets into my head i have to find the answer, its a gift or a curse, not sure which yet                                                                                                                                                                               

lol ... its called     OCD !!!                                                                                                                                                                             

is that short for

Officially Completely Divlike
                                                                                                                                                                             

Well thats one version   I think salt & pepper chicken is the order of tonight                                                                                                                                                                              

How was the chicken Shell lol                                                                                                                                                                              

I reckon anything that gets into your head jackie would be very lonely indeed                                                                                                                                                                              

Pond lol i'll have you know my head is full thank you very much, not sure of what buts its definately full.

Now wipe your mouth, you have a wee bit of brown round it
                                                                                                                                                                             

laughing at Pond's humor *again*