Side Stand

Motorcycle Side Stand support the entire weight of the vehicle when it is parked. They are ideal for quick stops when one needs to leave the motorcycle for a short while. They are provided with a spring that pulls it back into position to ensure extra safety.

Materials used for making Motorcycle Side Stand
Motorcycle Side stand is generally made of strong and extremely durable materials. The most commonly used materials for making motorcycle side stands are:

• Steel
• Aluminum

Characteristics of Side Stands
Some of the most important characteristics of two-wheeler side stands are:

• It is simple to use.
• It can be sensitive and needs to be positioned down before they support the vehicle.
• It should be used on flat or even surfaces.
• Most two-wheelers do not start until the side stand is in the up position
• It has a rubber bump for better parking

Some Important Points

• Motorcycle is not so stable on side stand as on center stand.
• One should not sit on the two wheeler with the side stand down.
• Vehicles should be parked with caution while on side stand.