Center stand

I know this sounds a little retarded, but how exactly can i get the bike up on the center stand. I just purchased this bike last week, and have not read the manual yet. Is there some sort of trick to getting it up on it? I tried pushing the stand down and yanking the bike up, but it did not work, and ideas.

Thanks

 

Stand on the left side of the bike. Hold the left bar in your left hand. Hold the rear foot peg bracket in your right hand. Stand on the center stand peg and pull up with your RIGHT hand at the same time.

It is easy once you know how. But pay attention to your balance the first few times.

 

http://vfrworld.com/forums/general-vfr-discussions/17935-centerstand-im-weakling.html

^^^^^Post #17^^^^^

Remember, it's not about strength. I don't know a single person that can do a 850lb one-armed curl yet Gold Wing owners use their center stand every day. It's all technique & leverage.

KC-10 FE out...
lane: :usa2:

 

What Drewl said follow his advice and you'll be fine, and if that dosen't work just use the force!

 

One word of warning. Make sure your boots have a good grip on the center stand peg (pay extra care in the rain) as if this slips off as you are pulling up the results are pretty undesirable. Had a couple of cheek-clenching moments catching the bike from going over before I replaced my knackered old boots! Also, don't pull sharply on the rear pegs - one smooth motion should be all you need.

 

Here is a demo on a 6th Gen Viffer on YouTube. I recommend holding the left handle with your hand.

YouTube - Puting bike on center stand

Regards,
Rollin

 

I disagree with Drewl's advice, in a way. But you don't want to lift anything, that makes it much harder than it needs to be. What you want to do is push the centerstand into the floor, using your hands to steady the bike and your right hand to give you leverage. Don't lift, just push with your foot. I guarantee that the bike will just about jump up on the centerstand. That's what I meant about disagreeing, in a way... you are lifting but it won't seem like it.

 

using the centerstand

Hi Folks,
If you're having a hard time getting the bike up on the centerstand, try parking with the rear tire on a piece of wood about 1" thick. That little bit of height in the back will make it a breeze to lift.

Cheers!

Craig:smile:

 

Like FJ12 said, it is more about PUSHING down on the stand with your foot, than lifting the bike with your hand. You do lift the bike somewhat, but if you do not push down on the stand, you will get never get it up by just lifting.

 

I have even shown my wife how to do it using the push with the foot technique. Makes it a breeze and saves you from injuries.

 

Bubba Z has a video on YouTube. Go there and search center stand.

It is easy Once you get it down you will wonder why you were having such a hard time.

 

yupz, use ur foot... practice makes perfect

 

YOU need coaching to avoid injury to yourself or a bike topple, so ride to your nearest Honda dealer and ask the service manager to show you how to do it.

The first thing is proper stance on your feet, and the second thing is to be sure the bike is angled so that both centerstand feet are touching down equally before lifting. A rocking motion front-to back is helpful.

The manuver puts considerable pressure on your foot, so soft soled shoes (like sneakers) may cause pain.