06-13-2016, 09:09 AM
It's actually quite easy - and easy on you - if you employ the right technique. At 6', around 170lbs., I'm a comparative lightweight, and I can do it, no problem, no sweat, no injury.
I stand on the left side of the bike (facing it), right hand on the left passenger grab rail, left hand on the left hand grip, right foot on the centerstand. Just stand hard onto the centerstand with all your weight on your right foot, with a slight pull up/back with your right hand - letting your weight onto your foot do 90% of the work - and it'll slide right up onto the stand. After you've done it a few times, you'll wonder what you ever worried about!
Good luck!
I stand on the left side of the bike (facing it), right hand on the left passenger grab rail, left hand on the left hand grip, right foot on the centerstand. Just stand hard onto the centerstand with all your weight on your right foot, with a slight pull up/back with your right hand - letting your weight onto your foot do 90% of the work - and it'll slide right up onto the stand. After you've done it a few times, you'll wonder what you ever worried about!
Good luck!