Center Stand

Fergie · Posted: July 8, 2008, 3:20 pm Post subject: Center Stand

I just purchased new rotors, pads and shoes for my bike, and they should be here by this week end. The problem is, I don't have a bike hoist, and don't really want to buy one at the moment. I've tried lifting my bike on the center stand before, but with no luck.

Does any one have any special techniques for getting the bike on the center stand?

Retiredgentleman · Posted: July 8, 2008, 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: Center Stand

There is a method that works, but upper body strength does help. Its really 2 things happening at once. You push down hard with your foot on the arm coming out of the centre stand, and at the same time lift up on the side of the bike frame. It does not work well if you fail to do both at the same time.

northernplains · 650Rider Supporter Joined: Sep 09, 2007 Posts: 73

Here is a little write-up, works good for me:

650wiki.org/index.php/..._technique

nj1639 · Posted: July 8, 2008, 5:41 pm Post subject: Re: Center Stand

northernplains wrote:

Here is a little write-up, works good for me:

650wiki.org/index.php/..._technique

That's where I learned it. My dogs are completely amazed!

weekendrider · Posted: July 9, 2008, 10:44 am Post subject: Re: Center Stand

Put the back wheel on a 2x6 you've already lifted it 1 1/2".
Then follow the tips in the link.

Joseph · Full Member Joined: May 22, 2007 Posts: 767 Location: NY

daefenetly roll the back wheel on something 3/4" or more helps alot.

tacoswild · Posted: July 9, 2008, 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Center Stand

wow I tried the technique in that link and all I can say is I've been doing it wrong for a long time....

mikeava · Full Member Joined: Jul 05, 2008 Posts: 18

WOW that works amazingly well! AWESOME! it was always a 2 man job for me before!

Fergie · Posted: July 10, 2008, 12:12 am Post subject: Re: Center Stand

I just tried the technique in the article, and I was able to get it up on the stand pretty easy. I guess that gym membership is paying off Smile

Now I just have to wait for the brakes to show up in the mail.

pumps · Posted: July 10, 2008, 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Center Stand

Getting the old XS up was easy. I learned the touch on my 79 KZ650 Kawa and STRUGGLED until I figured out that stepping on it was a big part of it. Damn thing was heavy! And I'm a cracker ass!

5twins · Full Member Joined: Aug 05, 2006 Posts: 1616

If you have a pre '82, you may find that you need to brace your stand. The unbraced tangs on the older stands have a nasty habit of breaking off, sometimes taking the whole left foot with it. Here's an original '82 stand with the additional bracing Yamaha added and my original that I added similar bracing to .....

jimdi · 650Rider Supporter Joined: Oct 27, 2005 Posts: 512

I have had my 81 stand welded twice, and I just bought a stand off of an 82 withthe bracing!

Joseph · Full Member Joined: May 22, 2007 Posts: 767 Location: NY

YA i had My grand dad weld my 80 stand holding up great so far if it does go again I'll deafenatly have em add a brace.
It broke before I had the lift techniqu, and back tire on board, before lifting, now it gets alot less stress.

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