Put bike on centerstand

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I'm with Meowguy. I leave the sidestand down as an out in case something goes wrong (though it never has). I could see something happening, like my foot slipping off the centerstand arm during the lift. if the sidestand is down at least I have a chance by pulling the bike toward me.

I've always been a belt and suspenders kind of guy

Why doesn't the CB 1100 Manual suggest that operation.?
To put the sidestand down and then lift the centerstand.
Probably because it doesn't work.In fact,it really makes
the entire operation near impossible.
Like what I said originally.

I don't know what method you're using, but something doesn't sound right. I've never had a sidestand become an issue when putting a bike on its' centerstand. Like Ferret said, the ST1300 is probably the "hardest" bike to put on a centerstand, even though I owned a GL1800 for 9 years. All of my bikes get parked on their centerstands when put in the garage (race stand for the bikes that lack a centerstand.)

From your earlier description, it sounds like you're using too much emphasis on the right hand and left hand. Like I said, I've put a 900 lb Goldwing on its stand hundreds of times, and the same amount for my 730lb ST1300. The CB1100 and VFR1200F are relatively easy compared to the previously mentioned "Big Un's."

I put most of my emphasis on forcefully pushing straight down with my right foot, some lifting effort on pulling upward with the right hand, and merely guiding the handlebar with the left hand, only ensuring the handlebar doesn't turn during the lift process.