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Get your bike on the Centre Stand

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Is there a knack to getting a VFR800 on the centre stand, I never had a prob with my CBR. Or am i just a wimp ?

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VFR800AJ @ 27/06/2012 15:41  

I have no idea-tried getting my er5 on the centre stand but cant manage it no matter how much i huff and puff with my lardy 7 stone frame lol

Any tips?? Bearing in mind i have short arms lol

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mizzi @ 27/06/2012 15:52  

It's not about "muscle" peeps It's "technique" I'm quite slightly built and only 5' 8" 11 stone and I can get "almost" any bike onto it's centre stand The majority of modern bike have what are called a "tread down" stands If I was there I could show you how Try to "stand" on the extender and let the wieght of the bike roll backwards whilst just "steadying" the bike with 1 hand on the bars and 1 on the grab handle or other convenient holding point DONT try to "LIFT" the bike (you will only hurt yourself) Sorry I can't be of more practical help at the moment I did a few "demonstrations" at the "novice maintenance day" which BM had at Squires a couple of years ago Maybe it's time for another one

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Emzed @ 27/06/2012 16:31  

EMZ I'll give that go when i get home then in the privacy of my own garage lol in case i eff it up. Cheers

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VFR800AJ @ 27/06/2012 16:54  

Emzed is right. Not about strength or height its technique.
I'm only 5' 4", bit heavier than Emzed though. Once you get it, it's there for good.
Had a centrestand fiited to my bike and I just put my right foot on the "sticking out bit" and then put all my weight on that foot, while easing the bike backwards. Make sure both feet of the stand are on the ground though
Just like he said

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clarkee @ 27/06/2012 16:55  

Two things i would like to add. 1, Do not pull on the bars. 2, Make sure your toes are lower then your heel, so your weight goes down your leg to your toes, if your heel is lower your your weight goes they instead.

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Ragnar @ 27/06/2012 18:09  

emzed you are correct hun.me im 5"5 and can easily get my zzr1100 on to the mainstand.brute force and ignorance only makes it harder.just relax let the bikes weight do the work

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zzrbabe42 @ 27/06/2012 18:40  

its easier to show than explain

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Deleted Member @ 27/06/2012 22:19  

no centre stand on tiger or speed four,but g5 guzzi has best design ever,no effort required whatsoever,nyah nyah !!

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jinx57 @ 27/06/2012 22:45  

I still cant get it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! maybe give me a demo if your at the pilly day ??? Mines the hideously yellow one.

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VFR800AJ @ 28/06/2012 09:44  

Hi I re-read all your comments on here again................just been out in me garage SUCESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! did it 3 times to ake sure. Chuffed now. Thanks

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VFR800AJ @ 17/07/2012 09:20  

Nice one A J

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Sandi @ 17/07/2012 11:33  

Brilliant news AJ I knew you would "suss" it eventually And I'm even more pleased that you've done it on your own

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Emzed @ 17/07/2012 11:41  

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