05-23-2017, 07:46 AM
(05-23-2017, 12:54 AM)pekingduck_imp Wrote: Updated from my original post:
Try this, no tools needed:
Be sure the bike is in gear, and/or put a bungee cord around front brake lever so it will not roll. You'll be laying on the ground on the right side of the bike.
Hook the springs to the frame and stand FIRST, with the stand more or less horizontal. (On a 2014, the"C" hooks to the frame first).
Insert the pin into the right side on a 2013, (on a 2014, either side) just enough to engage the stand. This becomes the pivot point.
Now you can grab the stand itself as a lever and push/pull it to align the left side, and push the shaft through. The stand becomes the "handle" and provides all the leverage needed.
If you have an aftermarket exhaust, the center stand may not fit. Try it without the springs first.
I figure this out after years of attaching the stand first, then struggling with the spring. This works on almost all bikes. Some bikes use 2 separate bolts - attach the side closest to the spring.
I concur.... I've done this on loads of bikes and it's a winner. It's a bit of a hairy chested manoeuvre but the stand can take it. Also, I have a '14 and if your aftermarket exhaust doesn't have a bracket welded to it for the stand to butt up to then your centre stand may crash into you exhaust when you push it off. Not nice...