04-22-2018, 07:41 AM
No need to feel paranoid about using the center stand. Done incorrectly could definitely result in a tip over. It took me a while to be able to do it confidently. Also worth noting that I am pretty light at 155 lbs so a heavier person will have a much easier time with it. It is ALL about putting weight straight down on the center stand foot platform, which acts as a lever and lifts the bike up and backwards. I will stand completely on the center stand with all my weight, meaning my other (left) foot is suspended in the air. My weight alone is not enough to do the trick so pulling straight up on the grab rail is necessary to get it the rest of the way up. From there its a nice fluid motion of the bike moving up and backwards. Commiting to the task and being fluid are important. As are having your bike on a flat, level, hard surface. You'll get it with a bit of practice.
Getting it off the centerstand is a bit easier. I usually get on the bike , right foot on the foot peg, left foot on the ground for leverage/balance. Then just heft your weight forward pretty hard and the bike will roll forward off the stand. Cover the front brake with your hand to prevent it rolling forward too far if something is in front of you.
Also oil changes on this bike are a breeeeze.
Getting it off the centerstand is a bit easier. I usually get on the bike , right foot on the foot peg, left foot on the ground for leverage/balance. Then just heft your weight forward pretty hard and the bike will roll forward off the stand. Cover the front brake with your hand to prevent it rolling forward too far if something is in front of you.
Also oil changes on this bike are a breeeeze.