Raised bars

[cooperplace]

Me too! I'm wondering how long I'll be able to ride my 900 bevel, assuming that I can still wheel it out of the garage!

I have considerable trouble riding mine, it's no longer fun. I have trouble getting it onto the stand. My 250 is so much easier to ride.

[Duccout]

Yes the 900 bevel are heavy beasts! I keep thinking about buying a side stand for mine; even though I have taken a ton of weight off of mine over the years ( different fairing, mudguards, exhaust, changed steel parts for aluminium, small battery) it is still a heavy lump.

[George]

Last year I was thinking of giving up riding my Moto Guzzi V twin because of the weight although I did not want to. In the end I chose to alter the seating position for maximum comfort and to change mindset of riding, going for enjoying the ride at my own pace. It also helped that I have a centre stand lifting handle placed just below top of rear shock. Accepting that I couldn't ride like a teenager at 77 helped.

[Ventodue]

I keep thinking about buying a side stand for mine ...

I would normally recommend such a move, Colin. Except ... well, you know the rest

[Duccout]

'I would normally recommend such a move, Colin. Except ... well, you know the rest'

No comment!

[Bevel bob]

Getting the sidestand to work after 25 years of just using centerstands proved a revellation . So much easier to mount the bike . Saved having to do ballet exercises every morning .

[Duccout]

Just remember to retract it before riding off!

[graeme]

Side stand from RT self retracts