11-07-2014, 06:06 AM
Here in California the sidestand is better for parking your bike. Why ? Earthquakes...
Two wheels and a sidestand make a tripod, just make sure your bike is in gear so it can't roll off the sidestand when the ground starts moving.
But for working on the bike, the centerstand rules. Just remember that it could roll off the stand if pushed hard from the rear. That's why it's a good idea to tie the centerstand cross brace to the frame, or front wheel, preventing it from rolling forward if you're working on the rear end of the bike.
Kawasaki's 1300 used to have a locking centerstand for theft prevention, IIRC.
Two wheels and a sidestand make a tripod, just make sure your bike is in gear so it can't roll off the sidestand when the ground starts moving.
But for working on the bike, the centerstand rules. Just remember that it could roll off the stand if pushed hard from the rear. That's why it's a good idea to tie the centerstand cross brace to the frame, or front wheel, preventing it from rolling forward if you're working on the rear end of the bike.
Kawasaki's 1300 used to have a locking centerstand for theft prevention, IIRC.