02-16-2019, 06:37 AM
Difficulty putting a bike on the centerstand is mainly caused by how far the rear tire will sit off the ground. The greater the distance, the harder it is. So shorter shocks and lower profile tires make it harder. All you need is a little bit of clearance, not the inch or more you probably have now.
Rolling the front wheel onto a piece of plywood or a heavy rubber mat makes it a breeze. I prefer it to putting it under the rear wheel, since it's usually more out of the way, and can't interfere with the stand itself.
Rolling the front wheel onto a piece of plywood or a heavy rubber mat makes it a breeze. I prefer it to putting it under the rear wheel, since it's usually more out of the way, and can't interfere with the stand itself.