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Why are side stands always on the left?

81 Posts | Latest reply on 14/10/2009 02:07:24 by Nutkin68 | Go to original / last post

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Brummie Jackie

In: Hobbit HQ
Posts: 20609

Exc he needs no encouragent from you lol

Message posted by Brummie Jackie on 24 September 2009 at 14:06

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Brummie Jackie @ 24/09/2009 14:06:54

Hull750Rider

In: Hull
Posts: 1409

Only just seen this thred but for what it's worth side stand on the pavement side = less chance of keeling the bike over when mounting up, it's always taught to us to get on the bike from the left due to it leaning towards you! If it leans away from you it'd be all too easy to help the bike fall over as you mount it from the pavment. Plus kick starts also opposite side on the "stronger" or more common right leg.

Message posted by Hull750Rider on 24 September 2009 at 19:28

Hull750Rider @ 24/09/2009 19:28:09

RustyKnight

In: Newton Aycliffe
Posts: 2462

Hull if the stand was on the right you'd mount it from the right so it's still leaning towards you except you'd be standing on the road and not on the pavement!

Message posted by RustyKnight on 24 September 2009 at 19:49

RustyKnight @ 24/09/2009 19:49:26

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Only in countries that drive on the left RK. Take Europe for example,side stand on the right would mean leaning towards the pavement. In that cae maybe centre stands were made for all countries.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 24 September 2009 at 20:12

Deleted Member @ 24/09/2009 20:12:26

RustyKnight

In: Newton Aycliffe
Posts: 2462

Good point Ricdude I think! Now i'm confused

Message posted by RustyKnight on 24 September 2009 at 21:07

RustyKnight @ 24/09/2009 21:07:23

Brummie Jackie

In: Hobbit HQ
Posts: 20609

RK your confused !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Message posted by Brummie Jackie on 24 September 2009 at 21:18

Brummie Jackie @ 24/09/2009 21:18:39

Brummie Jackie

In: Hobbit HQ
Posts: 20609

Just had a conversation with a Mech Eng based at Birmingham Uni and he is adamant the reason behind the side stand being on the left is that most people are right handed, so therefore its easier to push when you stand to the left. Another great theory to add to the list !!!!

Message posted by Brummie Jackie on 13 October 2009 at 11:15

Brummie Jackie @ 13/10/2009 11:15:12

excalibur

In: york
Posts: 1277

why would you wanna push a *motorbike* lol

Message posted by excalibur on 13 October 2009 at 11:25

excalibur @ 13/10/2009 11:25:14

pondlife

In: Bristol
Posts: 838

they are a funny lot in brum exc

Message posted by pondlife on 13 October 2009 at 11:38

pondlife @ 13/10/2009 11:38:55

Brummie Jackie

In: Hobbit HQ
Posts: 20609

Hey guys i just ask the questions, but yes your right theres nowt as queer as folk

Message posted by Brummie Jackie on 13 October 2009 at 11:40

Brummie Jackie @ 13/10/2009 11:40:21

WheelyNealy

In: Near Driffield
Posts: 2751

thats what im doing wrong i allways get on from the right hand side ! no wunder i keep falling over

Message posted by WheelyNealy on 13 October 2009 at 13:24

WheelyNealy @ 13/10/2009 13:24:26

Brummie Jackie

In: Hobbit HQ
Posts: 20609

No Twinnie thats because ur clumsy !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Message posted by Brummie Jackie on 13 October 2009 at 23:00

Brummie Jackie @ 13/10/2009 23:00:13

limeninja9

In: Liverpool
Posts: 737

The bloke in the Uni is right BJ,,

as I was if you go and look,, stop making it so complicated!!!!

Message posted by limeninja9 on 13 October 2009 at 23:07

limeninja9 @ 13/10/2009 23:07:35

Brummie Jackie

In: Hobbit HQ
Posts: 20609

I bow to your intellect and general greatness o Divvy one , my sincere apologies ..................... grovel grovel grovel

Message posted by Brummie Jackie on 13 October 2009 at 23:10

Brummie Jackie @ 13/10/2009 23:10:16

limeninja9

In: Liverpool
Posts: 737

You will get such a push!

Message posted by limeninja9 on 13 October 2009 at 23:57

limeninja9 @ 13/10/2009 23:57:56

Brummie Jackie

In: Hobbit HQ
Posts: 20609

Are we going to the park to play on the swings then ???

Message posted by Brummie Jackie on 14 October 2009 at 00:00

Brummie Jackie @ 14/10/2009

limeninja9

In: Liverpool
Posts: 737

There will be some swinging... if you know what I mean,,

Message posted by limeninja9 on 14 October 2009 at 00:01

limeninja9 @ 14/10/2009 00:01:32

Brummie Jackie

In: Hobbit HQ
Posts: 20609

o are we going to play in the woods then?

Message posted by Brummie Jackie on 14 October 2009 at 00:06

Brummie Jackie @ 14/10/2009 00:06:43

limeninja9

In: Liverpool
Posts: 737

I'll give you wood young lady!!

(omg how rude is that,,, lol)

Message posted by limeninja9 on 14 October 2009 at 00:10

limeninja9 @ 14/10/2009 00:10:25

Brummie Jackie

In: Hobbit HQ
Posts: 20609

No jackie stay ladylike .................... u can do it ........... try woman try ..................... geeze its hard

(young lady .......... passes her glasses across)

Message posted by Brummie Jackie on 14 October 2009 at 00:12

Brummie Jackie @ 14/10/2009 00:12:01

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