Sidestand Foot

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If the bike is difficult to put up on the centerstand when putting it in its parking spot try this:

Let's say there is a 1" gap under the rear wheel when on the centerstand.
Place a piece of board or plywood or whatever, maybe 9" x 12", lengthwise on the ground where your front wheel would be. Any board thickness will help, the thicker the better, as log as there is a gap under the rear wheel when on the centerstand. In this case, 3/4", 7/8" might be optimal.

Now roll the front wheel on the board just past the midpoint, push the stand down with your right foot until you feel both legs touch the ground, steady the handlebar with the left hand (DON'T PULL ON IT), lift up on the grab rail as you put your weight on the centerstand arm with the right foot.

The board is a cheat that effectively moves the centerstand a little closer to vertical, and the centerstand's leverage arm is closer to it's ideal leverage point.
As long as the rear wheel is not touching, the bike will be perfectly stable and secure. Actually, it is a little more secure, as the front wheel is elevated, and less likely to roll off the stand!