Re: Centerstand

[Gary Slabaugh <gdslabaugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill,  
What I was attempting to say on a previous post is that not knowing how
to use the ST's center stand is probably an age thing rather than a 
nationality thing.  I am assuming that if one does not realize how easy
the ST's center stand is to operate, one has probably started riding in
the last 5-10 years or in the time since nearly all of the bike
manufacturers began leaving the things off in a mostly cost cutting 
move.  You can't fault someone for not knowing how to get the bike on
the stand if one has never had a bike with one attached before 
purchasing an ST and I'll wager there are more than one person that 
fits that category on this list.

I don't need any lessons but feel free to come visit anytime here in
Tucson, Arizona.  (300+ days of sunshine per year)

Regards,
Gary

> Bill Macleod wrote:
> 
> I think all you brothers over in the U S of A are taking the piss out
> of the rest of us. It begs disbelief that you can have trouble getting
> the bike on the center stand.  It is probably one of the easiest bikes
> out there to get it up if you know what I mean.  Here is how it is
> done. (1) Stop bike. It doesn't work if you don't stop the bike. (2)
> Hold bike upright. (3) Put your right foot on the little bit that is
> stuck on to stand. (4) With your left hand on the bar - that's the
> bikes handle bar not the bar bar and your right hand at the back of
> the bike where it feels comfy. (5) With all your weight, determination
> and might stand on the little bit that is stuck on to the centre
> stand, push down, give your right hand a little upward pull and lo and
> behold the bike goes onto the centre stand in five straightforward and
> easy steps. If anyone in exotic locations has trouble with this, I
> will be more than willing to come over and demonstrate in person - in
> exchange for a return club class air ticket.
> 
> As you can see I have not much else to do at 8am on a wet, damp, misty
> morning in Aberdeen, Scotland.
> 
> Best regards to all you ST riders
> Bill


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