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Re: Centerstand



Boy, thanks for this one.  I've had a few bikes over the past 20 years,
all of which were easy to mount on the centerstand.  The easiest is my
1977 R100S.

I was wondering what I was missing with this whole thread!

Gary Slabaugh wrote:
> 
> 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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