06-18-2017, 03:23 AM
FWIW - this applies to most bikes I ever had the pleasure of lifting on the centerstand:
Bike centerstands are designed so that it takes about 80 kg force straight down on the stand lever to lift them up.
It is difficult to achieve that much force on the lever if:
a) the rider's curb mass is less than 80 kg.
b) he is bent over because both of his hands are on the handlebars, so a part of his weight is supported by either arm, instead of only the leg that presses the lever.
c) he has soft-sole footwear.
d) the bike and/or the rider are not on firm, flat surface.
Bike centerstands are designed so that it takes about 80 kg force straight down on the stand lever to lift them up.
It is difficult to achieve that much force on the lever if:
a) the rider's curb mass is less than 80 kg.
b) he is bent over because both of his hands are on the handlebars, so a part of his weight is supported by either arm, instead of only the leg that presses the lever.
c) he has soft-sole footwear.
d) the bike and/or the rider are not on firm, flat surface.