04-26-2014, 10:45 PM
I know this has been discussed a lot, but I thought I would chime in on what works for me. Please understand I have my weight as an advantage when popping my baby up on the centerstand. So as the bike is sitting on the sidestand I place my left hand on the left grip, my right hand on the left grab rail along the seat. I place my right foot on the centerstand tab, as the center stand touches the ground I level the bike and add more weight on my right foot on the centerstand tab. This will actual hold the bike level as both legs of the centerstand hold the bike (as long as you keep weight on the tab). I then stand all my weight on the centerstand tab and lift slightly with my right hand on the grab rail and "POP" she's up on the center stand. In years past I use to wrestle with the bike trying to yank it back and pulling and lifting and hurting my back. I think the trick is to stand all your weight on the centerstand tab as you level the bike. You have to make sure both legs of the centerstand are on the ground as you add all your weight, if the bike is leaning off level it will pop up on the stand but it will be difficult. Again this is only my 2 cents, but I hope it helps. Ride Safe. 