Help me put the bike on center stand (video)

Guys I need help.I am sure I am doing lot of things wrong since I can't put the bike on center stand

Watch this and critique me please
YouTube - VFR center stand

 

Try this...http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/22371-centrestand-issues.html

 

One tip that isn't mentioned on the other thread: when taking the bike off the centre stand, sit on it and kick it forward. As that thread says, you stand beside the bike to raise it. Remember to lift up as you rock the bike onto the stand, it's more a vertical than a horizontal motion.

 

Your main problem is that you are sitting on the bike while trying to get it onto the centerstand. You need to be standing to the left side of the bike. Put one hand on the left handlebar, and your right hand on the passenger peg bracket (or just in front of it). Position your right foot on the centerstand pedal. Make sure the bike is sitting upright and and both centerstand feeting are touching level on the surface (also, do this on a hard level surface). Push down with your right foot on the centerstand pedal as you pull the bike up with your right hand on the passenger peg.. It will magically pop right up onto the centerstand.

 

I concur...I did it the old way sitting on it and popping it up.... I added like 2 hudred pounds doing it that way...this way(as describe above) works the best/
just my .02

Crusty

 

It should be noted that for taking the bike OFF of the centerstand, sitting on it is much safer, and easier.

 

I must of been the biggest idiot for seating on the bike and trying to lift up.
I tried the correct method and it worked but I asserted lot of strength on my foot and back and my back got little sore.

Thanks for feedback specially seating on the bike to put the bike off the stand.

 

Definately standing on the side. Maybe ride by a bike shop, I'm sure someone wouldn't mind showing you how it's done. The key is one swift, firm "uumph", no stopping half way.

 

It does take a technique, off the bike tho, for sure, you are battling your weight otherwise.
Still takes me a while to do it off the bike, and I have another person helping me....yeah, i know, wimpy lol....

 

Work to correct your body positioning. It should not be hurting your back. When you have your foot firmly planted/pushing down on the pedal, just try to keep your back straight, and lift firmly "straight up" with your righthand. With practice, it should work fairly easily in a fluid motion. Practice makes perfect.

 

To make the job much easier, drive your rear tire up onto a 1 to 2 inch thick square sheet(s) of plywood before trying to lift it onto the c-stand. This reduces the angle at which the centerstand feet contact the ground (which is really where most of the upward resistance occurs) and really makes hoisting it up MUCH easier. Try it, you'll be amazed.
Joe

 

I'm not a beast or anything, but i have no problems putting the bike on it's center stand when I'm on it. If I'm next to the bike, I'm afraid that it'll drop to it's right.

 

Fantastic suggestion:thumbsup:Thank you.I have bad back and this should help

 

Wow , what's with the sh#t talk, Rubo was just asking for help, isn't that why we're here?:crazy:

 

One thing that I haven't seen that's been said, is to keep your right leg (one that's on the centerstand) bent a little. Then keep your back straight and LIFT with your bent leg (straighten up) as your rocking the bike back. The force is in your leg and arm from pulling up and not your back. Makes it real easy to put on center stand.

Soft bottom shoes or no shoes hurts the foot, but can be done. Like kick starting a 750 Norton Commander in bare feet. It helps after a few beers first so to ignore the pain.

 

The key to getting the bike on the centerstand easily is making sure you CENTER the foot peg on the centerstand in between your body.

If you're reaching or stretching outside the front of body, you cannot use your body weight to push against the centerstand properly.

I usually center myself at the bike, put my foot on the peg, roll forward slightly, then pull back / roll back, step down with all my weight on the centerstand peg, and up it goes.

Practice makes perfect!

~Adam

 

Me too............

:thumbsup:

 

Here's how I do it:

1. Straddle the bike.
2. Cover the front brake.
3. Put left foot on centerstand and push it to the ground (rock bike slightly back and forth to make sure you are touching both sides of stand to the ground).
4. Step down hard on the centerstand lever while pulling back on the handlebars. This will usually get you half-way up on the stand.
5. Squeeze front brake lever so bike doesn't roll off the stand, then do #4 again.

I usually have to do #s 4 and 5 a couple times to get it on the stand.

To get it down, I sit on the bike and push forward.

 

check this video - YouTube - Puting bike on center stand