I just had my left hip replaced, and once I start riding again, I'll be a bit challenged when getting on my SDGT. I'm planning on mounting it the same way I do my DRZ400: left foot on left peg, then swing right leg over. Does anybody here do it that way on their SDGT? I'm a little worried about strength of side stand, but if others do it that way, I guess it's fine.
Clogan
fat guys beware!!
just a word of caution when mounting your bike cowboy style. you dont mention the size of the rider and this can be a critical oversight for some larger and heavier riders. your side stand is usually engineered to support the weight of the bike with some additional weight considerations engineered into its mounting. they are not designed for big heavy guys to exert riders full body weight while the rider mounts the bike. most riders will do exactly as you describe without issue, but be careful. i try to keep an aluminum scrap or metal scrap plate under side stand foot in soft terrain or gravel. best to be careful not to put too much trust in sidestand mount and try to mount carefully in the event sidestand foot digs in soft terrain or gravel. best wishes on your hip recovery.
just a word of caution when mounting your bike cowboy style. you dont mention the size of the rider and this can be a critical oversight for some larger and heavier riders. your side stand is usually engineered to support the weight of the bike with some additional weight considerations engineered into its mounting. they are not designed for big heavy guys to exert riders full body weight while the rider mounts the bike. most riders will do exactly as you describe without issue, but be careful. i try to keep an aluminum scrap or metal scrap plate under side stand foot in soft terrain or gravel. best to be careful not to put too much trust in sidestand mount and try to mount carefully in the event sidestand foot digs in soft terrain or gravel. best wishes on your hip recovery.
I'm about 200 lbs, geared up (90 kg or so). I do have an oversized foot pad attached to the side stand to prevent sinking into gravel, mud, or hot asphalt (ebay, $14.95). Main question is just how robust is the side stand itself? Experiences of other riders might be a good indicator.
Thanks for the best wishes. Had the surgery one month ago, and am finally feeling human again. Doc took me off all meds today (Coumadin, et al). That alone will make me feel better.
Thanks for the best wishes. Had the surgery one month ago, and am finally feeling human again. Doc took me off all meds today (Coumadin, et al). That alone will make me feel better.
Yep, done it from day one & I am over 200lbs. Yes, S-W Motech kickstand foot enlarger ( https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sw-motech-sidestand-foot-enlarger-ktm-1290-super-duke-gt-2017 ) & changed out the KTM SDGT footpegs to the Puig Trail model ( https://puig.tv/en/tuning-motos/footpegs/trail-footpegs?bike=13001#responsivetab7 ). Like the rubber driver pegs for Sports Touring.
Best,
Doc:thumbup1::thumbup1:
Best,
Doc:thumbup1::thumbup1:
If I have particularly tight jeans on or it has been a long day riding and the joints are aching, I have been known to mount my SD R in the manner you describe.
I have no basis on the metallurgy or the engineers forethought, but you'd think the engineers that designed the SuperDukes would take this into account.
I have no basis on the metallurgy or the engineers forethought, but you'd think the engineers that designed the SuperDukes would take this into account.
I was concerned like you...... but I also mount up 'cowboy style' - I am only 80kgs in gear (err 176lbs) and have a foot plate extension on the side stand arm.
It looks flimsy, but I am heartened by the above comments, as I too will need a new left hip soon, and sometimes the old hip gets too sore to let me throw my leg over like a real person :laugh2:
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It looks flimsy, but I am heartened by the above comments, as I too will need a new left hip soon, and sometimes the old hip gets too sore to let me throw my leg over like a real person :laugh2:
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Still standing
All of us older riders share common bike mounting issues with our added weight and sore and worn body parts. We should start a geriatric rider thread here and trade stories.
@Clogan mentions a DRZ 400 in previous post. That bike is easier to mount and ride after lowering the suspension 1 1/2 inch. Most older riders like myself find our arthritic hips can swing a leg over a lower seat easier and don’t need the extra suspension travel. Also wanted to remind the riders using the cowboy method of mounting their bike to check the side stand mounting hardware regularly as part of normal maintenance and pre ride checks.
Seniors Rule!!:grin2:
All of us older riders share common bike mounting issues with our added weight and sore and worn body parts. We should start a geriatric rider thread here and trade stories.
@Clogan mentions a DRZ 400 in previous post. That bike is easier to mount and ride after lowering the suspension 1 1/2 inch. Most older riders like myself find our arthritic hips can swing a leg over a lower seat easier and don’t need the extra suspension travel. Also wanted to remind the riders using the cowboy method of mounting their bike to check the side stand mounting hardware regularly as part of normal maintenance and pre ride checks.
Seniors Rule!!:grin2:
I think the near-vertical angle of the sidestand would help it resist breakage when mounting as described.
Although I'm long-legged enough to get on from ground level, I have a method; I cock my knee (heel to butt), lay the knee on the seat and then extend. Being able to just swing a leg over doesn't help much with a topcase and a duffle on the pillion.
Although I'm long-legged enough to get on from ground level, I have a method; I cock my knee (heel to butt), lay the knee on the seat and then extend. Being able to just swing a leg over doesn't help much with a topcase and a duffle on the pillion.
255 i reakon :chef: and i tried coyboy style but dropped the bike, i just kung fu it through the seat with a bent knee and boot higher than knee.
Ouch...... hey I was 21 up till 2017...... only then did I age 40yrs in 8 months........ :laugh2:
Cheeky sod......
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Cheeky sod......
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Darn , ya'll got me . I'll sit and listen to your problems.0
Just joking , actually spoke too soon , snap kicked one over the rc8 tonight and felt a twinge.
Just joking , actually spoke too soon , snap kicked one over the rc8 tonight and felt a twinge.
:laugh2::laugh2:..... gotta admit, every ride on my GT makes me feel a bit younger......... :wink2:
Well, I'm back riding again, using the "peg-mount" technique. Left leg getting stronger every day, but still a ways to go.
It's still alarming to compare pictures of me from 2 or 3 years ago, to ones taken today. I look like I've aged 25 years in the last two or three.
It's still alarming to compare pictures of me from 2 or 3 years ago, to ones taken today. I look like I've aged 25 years in the last two or three.
Glad to hear that you're back riding. Remember, "You don't quit riding because you're old, you get old when you quit riding". It never ceases to amaze me that you can look at the guy in the mirror when you are shaving every morning and think, yeah, I've still got it. Then some jerk take a picture at a party and you think, how did I ever get that old. Cameras should be outlawed.
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter!
Hi ho Silver ..... away!! Yep that is me. Depending on the security of the side stand I either Cowboy it or Can Can it over the seat with my right leg. That's with the panniers in place. Otherwise its right leg up, left leg down. 6ft, 63 with ok hips .. not great knees. Hamstrings take a beating some days.
Being inseam challenged (30") with a 32.9" seat height, I always cowboy up. The other advantage is that I avoid kicking or hitting the right side hard bag with my right boot. Guess it's all about what works for ya.
After some seat time, I have found my left leg simply isnt strong enough yet to do the cowboy mount. It's easier just to stand on the ground and swing the right leg over.
It's been 10 weeks now, and I'm beginning to doubt my left leg muscles will ever totally recover from the trauma associated with the hip replacement.
On a brighter note: the hip is fine!
It's been 10 weeks now, and I'm beginning to doubt my left leg muscles will ever totally recover from the trauma associated with the hip replacement.
On a brighter note: the hip is fine!
Fear not..........being an "Oldfella" I have had a hip and knee replacement 8 weeks apart 18 months ago and I can say that your hip will take about 2 - 3months to be near perfect and if you do a reasonable amount of walking it should regain near 100% strength...so mounting and swinging your leg over your bike or (other) will not be a problem.
New here, although have owned KTMs since 2004, starting with a 950 Adventure and currently an 1190R. I've decided I don't really do dirt anymore and am looking seriously at a '19 1290SDGT at the local dealership, plan to test ride it on Tuesday and see what they'll give me for the 1190R. I have just decided the 1190R is too tall and heavy up high for me, and the GT is about 75 pounds lighter and easier to mount and also to get up off the side-stand, duck-walk to reverse, etc. Also, I'm an OG, will turn 70 in September.
Anyway, I have mounted the 1190R by stepping on the left peg and swinging over, dismount that way too. I tried swinging my leg over the GT in the show-room (it had the panniers mounted) and was able to do it, barely. Good to know that stepping on the peg is permitted. I'm going to try doing it without, haven't had hip replacement and am in pretty good shape, but am not as limber as I'd like to be.
Looking forward to the test ride and will be chiming in from time-to-time, no doubt.
Anyway, I have mounted the 1190R by stepping on the left peg and swinging over, dismount that way too. I tried swinging my leg over the GT in the show-room (it had the panniers mounted) and was able to do it, barely. Good to know that stepping on the peg is permitted. I'm going to try doing it without, haven't had hip replacement and am in pretty good shape, but am not as limber as I'd like to be.
Looking forward to the test ride and will be chiming in from time-to-time, no doubt.
Cheers @HardCase,
Just for info - it is much easier to mount a GT without the rear seat pad...... eg, I have an SW Motech metal seat rack in place/instead of the passenger seat and can get off easily without doing the cowboy dismount as it is a much lower profile... BUT.... the oem cases won't fit with it in place as there isn't enough room under the edges (which partly cover the mounting lugs). (Could bend the plate up..... others have).
I still do the cowboy mount-up as my left hip is F..kd (I'm booked in for a full hip replacement) - but getting off is still ok, so long as I keep the bars in the dead ahead position :wink2:. (oh yeah... 32" leg).
So there are options available to you if needed.
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Just for info - it is much easier to mount a GT without the rear seat pad...... eg, I have an SW Motech metal seat rack in place/instead of the passenger seat and can get off easily without doing the cowboy dismount as it is a much lower profile... BUT.... the oem cases won't fit with it in place as there isn't enough room under the edges (which partly cover the mounting lugs). (Could bend the plate up..... others have).
I still do the cowboy mount-up as my left hip is F..kd (I'm booked in for a full hip replacement) - but getting off is still ok, so long as I keep the bars in the dead ahead position :wink2:. (oh yeah... 32" leg).
So there are options available to you if needed.
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