Center stand technique? (how to put bike on the centerstand)

[Caol]

Caol, you could alsways buy an aftermarket handle and place it yourself on a strategic place, I have seen this at some aftermarket supliers. My K100RS also had one but nowadays it's al about keeping the weight down as this is what most consumers where whining about compared to japanese bikes.

There's a couple around, but not worth the effort or the $$$. Even with the bags loaded the R12R pops up really easily.


Do remember to put the side stand away before coming off the centre stand! I forgot, once, at a gas station and my bike 'stepped' on my toe!!!

Ouch!


Gear shifting toe too!

[Phillo]

[quote="Phillo"] Gee Whiz - I am a 67 year old, 74kg weakling

I do not get off the bike to put it onto the centre stand and when I take it off I sit on it and just roll it off

[Ian]

Caol's technique is much the same as mine but as I put all my weight on the stand I lift the seat frame by standing upright.

Same here

agreed - sounds like my tech as well!

[BigEasy]

My off the center stand is likePhillo's as well, just sit on the bike and walk it off. Having a 36" inseam helps with this I would imagine As far as moving the bike around in the garage, again I sit on it and walk it around, in hopes of minimizing chances of an indoor tip over.

[famousperson]

I leave the side stand down when I am putting the bike on the center stand and when I take it off. When I first got the bike I despaired of ever being able to easily get the bike on the stand, but finally taught myself the technique described above--left hand on left grip, right hand on the very convenient frame member (it almost feels like a handle to me), step hard on the center stand lever, lift and voila...

[Ray R]

I've been riding for quite a few years, and the R1200R is one of the easiest bikes I've put on a centerstand. The first time I did it, the bike slid rearward about 6" in my garage....too much force. As has been said, stand on the left side of the bike, drop the centerstand and tilt the bike until it's on both feet of the stand, put your right foot on the stand, left hand on the left grip, right hand under the frame in the rear, bend your knees, get a firm grip, and just stand up while lifting rearward. Make sure your body is up close to the bike. If you do it right, your legs do most of the work. Practice, practice, practice.

[hass]

I've been riding for quite a few years, and the R1200R is one of the easiest bikes I've put on a centerstand. The first time I did it, the bike slid rearward about 6" in my garage....too much force. As has been said, stand on the left side of the bike, drop the centerstand and tilt the bike until it's on both feet of the stand, put your right foot on the stand, left hand on the left grip, right hand under the frame in the rear, bend your knees, get a firm grip, and just stand up while lifting rearward. If you do it right, your legs do most of the work. Practice, practice, practice.

I agree with you. One method that really worked for me was owning a 98 K1200RS - then going camping with full bags and topbox + tent etc. Once you learn to get that on the centerstand the R12R is incredibly easy!

[Phillo]

http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t199 ... 0111AA.flv

[AllanCook]

http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t199 ... 0111AA.flv

Wow. I've never done it straddling the bike. I usually stand to the left of mine, put down the center stand and lift 'er up. I'm tall, but I'm not sure I could do that.

[sandycruz]

I'm with Ray R on this sunject, by far the easiest bike to get up on the center stand. Another reason I love this bike!

[tobes]

http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t199 ... 0111AA.flv

Jeez I tried this method and almost dropped her. Think I'm too short for that. Will have to stick with the lifting from the side technique.