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2ND Dumb question = How to get on center stand

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83 GS1100E. How is the best way to get one the stand. I try about ten times and then just go have a beer. It must be my technique. Any help would be appreciated. It seems like it should be easy.
TIA
Mike 8O
 
center stand

center stand

sometimes it helps if you take the side cover off so you can get a good grip on the frame. The key is to do it in one motion and not lose momentum, oh and make sure you stand on the little tab for standing on.

The first couple of times will be awkward, but I have seen guys that weigh 140 do it with ease
 
Lock your arm and use the straightening action of your leg to lever (as opposed to lifting) the bike up.
 
Joed has it about right. I'm used to it so I don't really think about it, I just do it and it works everytime.

Jon Kram
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81 GS750EX and proud of it!!
 
for a question that you think is dumb it surely gets asked over and over. my soluion was to remove the thing and trash it
 
I would keep the centre stand. They are great for checking your tires and all kinds of things. Check in the Just for Ladies section for this discussion. It was also brought up here earlier in the year.

Steve

ps. My GS400 takes more effert than my GS1100 to put it up on its centre stand.
 
Left hand on the left grip, right hand on the grab rail under the seat, right foot on the centerstand, then give it a good jerk backwards. Use your legs as much as possible.
 
Billy's got it to a "T".....I use the same way to get mine on.
 
for a question that you think is dumb it surely gets asked over and over. my soluion was to remove the thing and trash it

...which is a dumb thing to do, Scotty, especially to one of your beloved chain-driven bike.

:wink:

N
 
Mike
I posted this previously, so I'll just copy it here.
I have a couple of herniated disks, so my method
is likely a bit different than most people's. :-)

With the bike sitting on level concrete or asphalt, I stand on the left side of the bike. Left hand on the left handlebar grip, right hand on the right lower edge of the seat. Stand the bike vertical. Place your right foot back slightly so that you have both hands and your right foot making a stable tripod. You will need for a moment to be able to hold the bike steady with two hands while standing on only your right foot. Lift and place left foot on the centerstand and push it down until it touches the concrete. Rock bike slightly so be sure you have both sides of the centerstand in contact with the concrete. Step down with all your weight on your left foot. Your right hand should be on the left side of the seat aprox above the right rear shock. STILL holding presssure with your left foot on the centerstand. The bike will stay steady, Now, place your left hand on the left underedge of the seat above the left rear
shock absorber. You will now be holding the bike steady with the presssure of your left foot on the centerstand and you will be standing next to the bike and beside the rear shock on
the left side. Your left leg will have a slight bend in it. At the same time, straighten your left leg and pull back and only slightly upwards with both hands. The bike will come up onto the centerstand verRRy easily. :-) :-)

Earl
 
Nick Diaz said:
for a question that you think is dumb it surely gets asked over and over. my soluion was to remove the thing and trash it

...which is a dumb thing to do, Scotty, especially to one of your beloved chain-driven bike.

:wink:

N
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Nick After I lowered the bike the thing would have had to been modified along with the kick stand. I have a motorcycle jack any how.
My rear rim and chain guard are still as oily as ever :lol:
 
Hi all. Thanks for all the tips. I found that my center has a bent pad on the right side. When the bike was straight up the center stand was not touching the ground on both sides. I guess I was trying to lift it on one leg of the stand. I found if I lean it a tiny bit more it stabilizes itself and I can pop it right up with the right leg. Thanks for all the help.
Mike 8O
 
After I tried a dozen times, my old dad showed me how to get it on the center stand. He did it with such ease I thought he was a magician. Now, I too am a magician. I love the center stand.
 
Anonymous said:
83 GS1100E. How is the best way to get one the stand. I try about ten times and then just go have a beer. It must be my technique. Any help would be appreciated. It seems like it should be easy.
TIA
Mike 8O
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You have to get it rolling backwards down a minor slope. The 1 1/2" inch drop out my garage is enough to get the thrust if the sun is out. In the garage because there was never enough room to fall forward to let it down I always used a floor jack and then pulled the damned thing down with my hand:-D

Last week I came up with the perfect method\\:D/ I bought a "never used" new bike jack on Craigslist for $50 from a guy who must have had a double hernia repair from trying to use the center stand sitting still. Now that is wonderful and so very easy to use...up,down...up,down with my foot and not my back.
 
I do what Earlfor wrote

I do what Earlfor wrote

Works every time for me. I weigh in at only 160 and have never had a problem. It's all in technique. It's important to remember to pull back while you pull up. That's what throws most people.
 
Anonymous said:
Check in the Just for Ladies section for this discussion.
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Hee he he. Thats like having to take a wiz in the girls bathroom...

Dont ya just grab the whole thing with a bobcat and hoist er up ? Gee its not that hard to do....:grin:
 
I roll the back wheel up on a 2x4 and then it's easy. I don't have enough counterweight in my butt to do it otherwise.....:-D
 
I can't resist getting in on another centerstand thread! Right hand, right leg technique. Do what you want with the left hand, but you might want to just rest it on the left handlebar grip. Once you step on the centerstand and make sure both sides are on the ground, the bike should be fairly stable.

1. Right arm hanging straight down, hand on grab handle, palm forward.

2. Right foot on centerstand extension. My knee will now be at a 45 degree angle.

3. Straighten right leg while shifting weight slightly back.

I use no arm strength, but just tighten my right hand and right shoulder as the bike comes up. I'm 6' 10" and 164. Once a person discovers the correct motion, you wonder why it was ever difficult.

My first bike, Honda 175, only had a centerstand. I brought it home from the dealer and dropped it twice the first day. I took it to the gas station, and had the attendant fill it while I sat on it, because I was a afraid to drop it again. It wasn't until later that evening that a friend showed me where the grab handle was! I had been trying to use only the handle bars, or lean over and grasp the right side of the seat, both of which had me way off balance. :)
 
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