Re: Centerstand Dynamics 101

[Gary Slabaugh <gdslabaugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree 100% with what Neil writes about the ST's easy to operate
center stand.  I would only add that practice makes perfect and once
you get the hang of deploying it, you will probably want to use it all
the time.  The first time I used the one on my ST, I had to make the
comment that a 90 pound weakling could operate that well designed stand
but then I am sort of an old fart that has been using bikes with center
stands for more years than I care to admit.  In fact, I would never 
consider purchasing a street bike without a center stand or at least
having it as an option.

Regards,
Gary Slabaugh

  

Neil Halbert wrote:
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> > Incredibly easy !  I think not.  I 'm always afraid that it will
> > topple to the other side.  As a result I rarely use the center stand
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> The trick with center stands is that you don't roll back onto it and leave
> you side stand down.  You stand facing the side of the bike, place your left
> hand on the bar and straighten them. Put your right foot on the center stand
> lever and stand on it.  With right hand reach under the side and grab the
> grab rail. Then lean the bike away from you until the other side of the
> center stand touches down. Then pull straight up. Don't try to rock it
> backwards. Just pull up and let your weight and legs do the work.
> 
> Too many people try to hang onto the bars and try to pull the bike backwards
> toward them to get it on the stand. This is a recipe for disaster. When your
> standing on the center stand lever and have both pads touching down it is
> very stable. It helps if you have a flat area to leave the bike, otherwise
> place the tail down hill.
> 
> Sadly I am without a center stand for now. The dealer has several on order,
> so just waiting for delivery. On my old bike I would not leave it on anything
> but the center stand. The side stand was rather tall and stood the bike up.
> Parked along the highway a mac truck managed to topple it onto my helmet. By
> the time it was traded for the ST the center stand had completely worn out
> and had to be removed from the bike. (brackets fractured)
> 
> So if you have a center stand I say use it.  The side stand on the ST is very
> nice but till the center stand comes .....Sleepless in Massachusetts.
> 
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