Centerstand Pre 750(is it just me?)

[Black_peter]

I have read the How-to ( I think it was posted here)
and understand that the centerstand really is pushed under the bike rather
than the bike pulled back up on the stand. However it seems that although I get it up ok... I can never seem to do it with out hurting my hands. There doesn't seem to be a place to grab the Kat..
Under the seat is all pointy stuff..
The grab bar is too far back, handlebars too far forward, I've even tried the foot pegs. What gives?

[ZukiFred]

That is a great question. I to am able to get mine onto the center stand but it is awkward and scares the crap out of me that I am going to drop my bike in the prosses!! So I to am looking forward to any ansewrs that others might have.

[Mojoe]

my grab bar is along the side of the seat, so that is what I use. I could not imagine having to try it with the grab bar at the rear like that. you definately need something solid to grab on to.

[ThAzKat]

That is a issue with the 750's. Your right and left hands should only be guiding the bike. Some people use the rear peg to hold on to. I for one find that difficult for a 6'3" tall guy LOL. As someone else said in prior post's, "balance is the key here"

[The CyberPoet]

One hand on the left handlebar, one hand at the rear (where ever works for you -- passenger footpeg, under-seat rail, grab rail, mounting racks if you have them, etc), and the real force driving the centerstand downward in conjunction with your weight. I'm lucky in that I have the givi racks for the bike, which makes it very easy for a good hand-hold.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[SweetLou]

Wussy's

[rotary13b]

Left hand on the bar. Lift the rear with the right hand [I use the pass. foot peg-bracket part] while u are pulling back with your left. It's not hard.

[HS2020]

BUY A REAR STAND AND JUST USE THAT IT IS MUCH EASIER.

[Black_peter]

It's not hard to get it up on the stand I just can't seem to do it without hurting my right hand..
the handle bars are too far away.. IMO

[WildKat]

Something that works for me is leaning the bike SLIGHTLY towards myself while putting it on the stand, this way it's less likely to start shifting away from you, and if that happens, theres no way to stop it by yourself.

[1BlueKat]

I always turn the bars to the left and pull back on them as I push the grab bar back. I never have a problem. I am 5'11'' and 185lbs.

[zleviticus]

I can grab the handle bar and the rar passenger grab jsut fine.. I am 6 feet tall.. one thing that makes it easier is to make sure that both feet of the stand is on the ground before you put your weight on the stand and rock the bike back.

[tonmarchelli]

i actually dont use my right hand at all, i push down real hard with my foot and let the center stand do its job. i only use my right hand to stabilize it and make sure it goes on the center stand properly.

[md86]

It's not hard to get it up on the stand I just can't seem to do it without hurting my right hand..
the handle bars are too far away.. IMO

Get a leather work glove then . Damn , if I had a video camera , I'd record a how-to on this subject ...

[Macka]

I made a thread asking about this not too long ago, when I was a newb...now I can do it no problem. Left hand on left grip, to guide only. Right hand on left passenger peg. Foot on center stand foot thingy, guidle with left hand, press down with foot and simutaneously give a slight lift on passenger peg with right hand. Works every time.

And yes the main force to accomplish the task comes from your foot pressing down on the centerstand!