1150 center stand

[Dorsal Fin]

Morning all, I have a 2004 1150 Adventure, now I know the side and center stands are longer than a standard 1150 due to the longer suspension on hte Adventure, but is it me or is the Adventure a lot harder to get on the center stand that a standard 1150 flaming well feels like it.

So, can I fit a standard 1150 center stand on my Adventure and make it easier to get onto the center stand I hoping the answer is yes, I suspect if it is then problem might be that it won't lift the wheels clear of the ground

Any ideas?

 

[Timolgra]

Technique and shreaded wheat

 

[MikeP]

Unless you are so slightly-built that you're in danger of blowing away in the lightest of zephyrs, you are doing it wrong.

 

[Dorsal Fin]

What's the correct way then?

 

[Ernest63]

Technique and shreaded wheat

 

[Dorsal Fin]

 

[MikeP]

What's the correct way then?

Right foot on the stand, push the stand down until both of the main-stand "feet" are on the ground.

Transfer full body weight onto the the stand, lift your left foot off the ground, you won't fall over.

No need to use upper-body strength trying to lift it. Hold on to the bike to guide it by all means but it's your weight that should do the work.

 

[Dorsal Fin]

No need to use upper-body strength trying to lift it. Hold on to the bike to guide it by all means but it's your weight that should do the work.

I guess as I'm not the usual tosser size this could be the problem

Just using my weight ain't enough, I have to 'pull' it at the same time

 

[illustratedman]

Exactly as mikep says but pull up as you're pushing down with my left foot, i pull on the frame where the pillion pegs attach, easy.

 

[Timolgra]

What's the correct way then?

Retake your CBT

 

[MikeP]

I guess as I'm not the usual tosser size this could be the problem

Neither is my nephew but he has no problem with his 1150GSA. If all you are doing is pressing down with your foot then I can understand the problem. My nephew took a bit of convincing to literally put all his (negligible) weight into it.

Perhaps you should try what we did for him? Get someone to stand on the offside of the bike holding it lightly, not to assist getting it onto the stand but to overcome any fear that it might fall away from you when your left foot is in the air.

 

[(RIP) DitchWater]

Morning all, I have a 2004 1150 Adventure, now I know the side and center stands are longer than a standard 1150 due to the longer suspension on hte Adventure, but is it me or is the Adventure a lot harder to get on the center stand that a standard 1150 flaming well feels like it.

So, can I fit a standard 1150 center stand on my Adventure and make it easier to get onto the center stand I hoping the answer is yes, I suspect if it is then problem might be that it won't lift the wheels clear of the ground

Any ideas?

Firstly, you are not Tosser Sized in my experience.

Secondly, are you sure your bike has ADV suspension fitted: My bike had Hyperpro lowered springs when I got it and it took all of my strength to get it on the center stand until I changed the shocks.

 

[roamer]

1150 centre stand

It is a case of full body weight as described, it was easier if the pre load wasnt set at minimum to lower the bike,
i did put lower suspension on and had to fit the lower stand as it was near impossible and needed a tug on the left footrest hanger to get it up
i have just swapped my 1150 gsa for a 1200, and still have the lower stand if you need one,,,,,roamer

 

[exit speed]

Run the back wheel up on a half inch thick piece of timber and she will go up on the stand easy peasy. Cheaper than a short stand and portable.