May be a dumb question, but is it safe for my wife to climb on with the bike on the side stand? She does not weigh over 120 and I just can't see it being bad, but would hate to find out I am wrong the hard way.
Thanks

 

My opinion, very bad idea. You should be on the bike first with the bike upright before she gets on. If she climbs on without you and the bike decides to tip the opposite way there will be nothing to stop it.

 

I always get on first. I give a signal when I'm prepared for her to get on, she taps me on my shoulder when she is seated and ready to ride. We chose this system after she stepped on the passenger footboard and tried to climb on before I was holding the handlebars one time. Almost dropped the bike right there in the driveway. Good communication saves paint/chrome/injury!

 

It can be done, and for the most part probably won't hurt the side stand, but I don't think it's a great idea. The safest way is to have the rider straddle the bike, both feet on the ground with the jiffy stand up while squeezing the front brake. Then let the passenger know you're ready for her to "mount" (snicker). Same goes for the dismount. The only reason not to do it this way is if she can't swing a leg over the back of the bike.

 

I agree with all the above.

 

Have her to lay on the floor while you pour the beer down the funnel. She'll be loaded.

 

I'm always on first. Watched a buddy’s girlfriend get on first one time and the bike tipped over the other way. She was ok but the bike needed some new paint.

 

My wife gets on first (ultra), back surgery (3) prevent her from lifting her leg over the tour pack. Have been doing it this way for years with no issues. Riders back rest, so she mounts as a rider, pulls the back rest down, then slides back

 

This is the correct way for a passenger to mount and dismount a bike.

 

done it both ways off kickstand and kickstand down...alot depends on there size