As the question says.. Just how strong is the side stand on an XTR?

I have been "told" in the past - "dont put weight on it.. it can snap..!!

So when you climb on - can you use the stand as a support and climb on the pegs ?

I once test rode a Triumph Tiger and the salesman boasted how strong the side stand is and just climb on the pegs..

The XTR has a pathetic little side stand and base.

* Can you climb on the bike using it?
* Can it be modified ?
* Can it be strengthened (i was thinking a shaft up the middle?

Any advise appreciated thanks

Marc