Getting it up (onto the centre stand)

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I always carry a short wooden ramp, 8" long, 1.5" high, 4" wide. Place it in front of the rear wheel, wheel the bike forward and when the wheel is over the top of the ramp, stop the bike and put the stand down. Much easier on the back than lots of straining and lifting.

 

[ahmorris]

My garage floor has a slight fall. I usually put the bike in head first thereby have the fall from right to left facing forward. When I take the bike off the centre stand I stand on the left of the bike so I hold the bike with my body when if tilts to the left. Voila…no problems.

Less easy (at this point my brand new 2010 GSA 30 yr anniversary model was a week old) was reversing the bike in the bike for a quick hassle free getaway. Following day, I took the bike off the centre stand standing on the left with garage floor falling to the right. Bike came off stand and..yes...you guessed it...tilted to the right where oI wasn’t standing…and over she went! I’m 6’5” and 100kgs and had zero effect holding her up. Language was ripe to say the least but surprisingly almost no damage sustained. Lesson learnt...watch the angle of dangle on the floor and side to stand. Always stand on the down slope side when putting the bike on / off the centre stand.

 

[rce]

I obviously need more practice, as I put the centre stand feet onto a bit of MDF about 1/2 inch thick in the garage to protect the (painted) floor.

Go to B&Q and buy a rubber boot tray (near door mats) should be a lot easier using this under the centre stand.

 

[Goose]

I struggled as well - however once you realise there's a knack to it........... it's easy and I can now get it on the centrestand barefoot!

 

[R17GSR]

That wouldnt be funny at all if it bump started whilst carrying out that maneuver!
visions of norman wisdom being dragged behind an evil lawn mower spring to mind

and it would bump start with the side stand down!!!!!!!!!!!!........................
wtf are we talking about,
a hole post on getting a bike onto a center stand...........
seems some peeps need to do a CBT
Ride free (once you've got basic training)
Gary

 

[STUBBS]

practice on an 11**

 

[R17GSR]

or a FS1e

 

[trymside]

Sorry but i think if your struggle getting it on a stand its time to give up

 

[Geezer1000]

I can put my 04 1200GS up on the main stand without lifting the back at all, is that wierd? (6`2" & 14 stone)

Thought the varadero i had was a pain in the rectum to lift though

 

[Falcon46]

Low Seat

...My bike came with a low seat unfortunately. Any pointers where I can find a decent HIGH seat in light gray?

Brian

Apols for being off topic, 12-months late, and a newbie...
- Did you get a higher seat in the end?
- Do you still have the low seat?
Cheers

 

[Fanum]

Your MDF although only ½" thick will make the job far harder if it is only under the stand. Get a bigger bit so that both wheels and the stand are on it, it will make all the difference.

Er....no, not quite

Putting a bit of board under the centre stand just means that you have to lift/lever the weight of the whole bike further up to go over the apex of the arc.....putting a big board under so that both wheels AND the centre stand are on it returns you to the exact same place as you started off at


Just get TWO bits of board, or ONE double thickness for the back, then ride the bike over the board so they are under both wheels (or so that the back wheel is over the double thickness bit) and the centre stand will go down on the ground inbetween the boards

Then try the normal procedure.....the bike will have already been 'lifted' by the thickness of the boards so the apex of the arc will be correspondingly lower.

If you have had a bad back and a fully laden bike, go for the ONE board under the BACK option, as it will mean the seat height isn't that much higher, so getting on and off will be easier. You will still gain the advantage that raising the rear gives to your effort, and you dont have to worry about positioning two boards accurately...simply ride over it until the back wheel is on it.

Simples

 

[exit speed]

Er....no, not quite

Putting a bit of board under the centre stand just means that you have to lift/lever the weight of the whole bike further up to go over the apex of the arc.....putting a big board under so that both wheels AND the centre stand are on it returns you to the exact same place as you started off at


Just get TWO bits of board, or ONE double thickness for the back, then ride the bike over the board so they are under both wheels (or so that the back wheel is over the double thickness bit) and the centre stand will go down on the ground inbetween the boards

Then try the normal procedure.....the bike will have already been 'lifted' by the thickness of the boards so the apex of the arc will be correspondingly lower.

If you have had a bad back and a fully laden bike, go for the ONE board under the BACK option, as it will mean the seat height isn't that much higher, so getting on and off will be easier. You will still gain the advantage that raising the rear gives to your effort, and you dont have to worry about positioning two boards accurately...simply ride over it until the back wheel is on it.

Simples

Thanks. Tried the one board under the back wheel. Works a treat with the 1150Adv and saves my poor back.

 

[AberdeenAngus]

four pages

 

[Mark Hooton]

Is there an aftermarket handle or something to assist with getting a 2004 GS onto the centre stand? I am sure it's giving me lower back pain as I have to reach down too low to raise the bike onto its stand. Plus it's an awkward twist for me (6ft tall). I'm not normally given to a bad back.
Had plenty of other bikes without the same issue, so it's not basic technique - I'm putting my full weight down onto the lever bit of the stand itself. It's the pulling up at the same time that's the problem.
All the best
Neil

I bought one of those W/Lich handles too and no I didn`t think they were any good either - too prone to slip and then all hell can break loose.............