Besides side stands, most two wheelers are also provided with a central stand.
Materials used for making Side Stand
Side stands are generally made of strong and extremely durable materials. They are usually made of:
- Steel
- Aluminium
Two wheeler side stands are generally associated with following features:
- Simple to use.
- Some two wheelers have sensitive side stands and needs to be positioned down before leaning the vehicle on them.
- Side stands should be used on flat or level surfaces.
- Most two wheelers do not start until the side stands are in up position.
- Includes a rubber bump for better parking.
- Motorcycle is not so stable on side stand as on center stand.
- One should not sit on the vehicle with the side stands down.
- Bike should be parked with caution while on side stands.





