That's how I do it also, and if there's a bystander to hold the handlebar, all the better. (gammy limbs )

But it's probably the old problem of worn pivot holes, which allows the stand to travel further forward than standard. The rear stand pivots are a bit of a weak spot on M20's and will sometimes brake out of the frame completely! I'm always as gentle as I can be when putting the bike on the stand, which I nearly always need for easier starting the engine. But I never stand on the foot pegs for starting, I'm aware of how much strain this puts on the stand and rear frame. Ron

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There is another way: have a look at the Technical Section: "Rear stand modification". Works for me...

Thanks for the advice, I'll check the pivot holes, and possibly look for a donor stand to modify with the lever.

Putting the bike on the stand certainly was easier 15 years ago!

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It's indeed always a bit tricky to put the bike on the rear stand.
especially when you are aging. The bike easely falls over.

But i would advise never to start a bike on the rear stand, or any other stand.
I puts to much stress on the stand and in the end it might break.

Agreed on starting a bike on the stand, although I've seen people do it, I've never done it and it would feel awkward if I tried.

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I find it very difficult to kick off the bike whilst sitting on it. The angle just doesn't seem right. Therefore, I have always kicked the bike off with the bike on its rear stand and me not sitting on the bike.

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Same for me. Mine is 600cc and with gammy limbs it's a problem to get enough swing if I'm stood astride the bike. I can do it if I have to, but it's much easier stood by the side with the bike on the rear stand Ron

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