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Group 7 of 9

Seat, footrests and stand

What you sit and stand on, and what holds the motorcycle up when parked.

Seat, footrests and stand

3 items: 2 type A (one fails the test), 1 type B (five fail the test).

Seat firmly fixed
Type A: one fails the test

Seat firmly fixed

The seat is anchored and cannot come off.

Pull the seat up and sideways after it is locked.

Fixes DASA MOTOS may do
  • Seat fixing: to quote
Footrests firm
Type A: one fails the test

Footrests firm

The rider’s and passenger’s footrests are fitted and not at risk of coming off.

Stand on each footrest and push it; folding ones should fold and return.

Fixes DASA MOTOS may do
  • Footrest: to quote
Stand works
Type B: five fail the test

Stand works

The side stand (and centre stand, if fitted) holds the motorcycle and springs fully up.

Put the stand down and up a few times; it should not drag or droop.

Fixes DASA MOTOS may do
  • Stand and spring: to quote