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.

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.
All I know is I couldn't even come close with the sidestand down.
And I hurt my back.The CB does have a spring loaded sidestand.
The only Bike I've owned that does.
Still doesn't explain why the manual { for all those who go strictly
by the manuel } says nothing about making sure and putting the
sidestand down before using the centerstand.
I know all model motorcycles have a spring attached to the sidestand.
But that doesn't make them spring loaded { automatically springs into place }.

Umm I do not mean to be a trouble maker here but you say this is the first bike that you owned that has a spring loaded side stand?! OMG seriously?! They are ALL spring loaded that is why they all have springs. Whether they snap up or not is depending on the spring and all the bikes I ever rode they snapped up. The cruisers are slightly different but I bet they spring up also but you just don't notice it as you don't look for it as the side stand weighs about 40 pounds alone.

Side note, I have never put the bike or any bike with a center stand to include scooters of varying sizes, on its center stand with the side stand down. I either get off of the bike holding it and then put it on the center stand or I put the side stand up first.

But to each their own. We all have our ways of doing things. If we get hurt doing it we must be doing it wrong in some way. Our bikes and those heavier ones if they have a side stand they are meant to be able to be put on it by any size rider, why else would they be there?!