Griso side stand

[harrytief]

Anyone find a nice solution for reaching the just out of reach side stand when deployed?
Harry

[Kiwi Dave]

Talk to someone with a California Vintage.  Now, that's a real out-of-reach stand!

[Phang]

no, I wear proper motorcycle boots

Griso 8V is tricky as the big cylinder will get in the way, I will sit a little forward, nearer to the tank, use the sole of the boot to press on the ball of the side stand lever to retract it

I have relatively short legs, it is not the length but the technique 

[beetle]

You need to have at least a 30" inside leg. Otherwise you have to duct tape a hook to your left boot.

[ohiorider]

Ride a 1988-1995 R100GS and try to put it on the side stand from the saddle.  You'll never again complain about the Griso side stand!

Bob

[Dilliw]

You need to have at least a 30" inside leg. Otherwise you have to duct tape a hook to your left boot.

Even with the inseam you still can't see that darn thing.  After about putting it on its side a couple of times I've become very deliberate about whole process.

[Diploman]

With a V50 on the sidestand, all you have to do is nudge the bike slightly for an instant retraction.... Be careful what you wish for!

[guzzisteve]

Is that how you ride your bicycle? No, you dismount and put down the stand.

[harrytief]

I do find worthwhile all boot, hook and duct tape suggestions but I am most attracted to to beetles recommendation of a "30 " inside leg"! I want that...and the t-shirt that says I have it.

[BAT 11]

Harry,  my legs don't  measure anywhere near 30 inches. I welded a right angle rod on my Norge stand about midway up so now can hook it with the boot to flick up.