Left wrist strain

[Cormanus]

Sailor, I was thinking of you when I put the bike on the centre stand to put petrol in it only a few minutes ago. I tried to be conscious of what I was doing and it was pretty much what Papa Weeley said. Both he and popgun are taller than me, but I'm a bit heavier than popgun at 160 pounds. I realised that my weight on the stand was doing nearly all the work. My left hand on the bars was doing next to nothing.

Good luck.

[Inhouse Bob]

Moving to the left side of the bike and using your right hand to lift might give that left wrist a chance to heal up. I'm 5'7" 140 lbs, and I find it difficult as well, but it is doable. I like the idea of a block under the tire to give a head start. Thanks for that, 4 Paws!

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Moving to the left side of the bike and using your right hand to lift might give that left wrist a chance to heal up. I'm 5'7" 140 lbs, and I find it difficult as well, but it is doable. I like the idea of a block under the tire to give a head start. Thanks for that, 4 Paws!

Is this a right-hand drive CB1100? I never saw a motorcycle where you could put it on the mainstand from the right side.

Just being funny, but how do you strain your left hand, and if Inhouse Bob is suggesting you move to the left side of the bike, how were putting it on the mainstand from the right side of the bike?

Just saying use some caution here, maybe just get a spotter next time.

[Cormanus]

Ulvetanna,

See the original post:

I think there have been discussions about center stand technique. Over the past few weeks I have been experiencing soreness in my left wrist and lower forearm. Until last night I did not put 2+2 together and figure out that it is my center stand technique for my CB that is doing it. I normally stand on the right side of the bike, put my right hand on the silver frame piece under the seat, put my right foot on the center stand lever, and my left wrist on the handlebar. I am not a lightweight, but my weight alone does not get the bike on the stand--I seem to have to pull the frame up with my right hand while pulling back with my left hand. Something I am doing is straining my left hand. What am I doing wrong? Is there a better technique? Thanks!!

It's my bolding. Bob can be forgiven, I think.

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Ulvetanna,

See the original post:

I think there have been discussions about center stand technique. Over the past few weeks I have been experiencing soreness in my left wrist and lower forearm. Until last night I did not put 2+2 together and figure out that it is my center stand technique for my CB that is doing it. I normally stand on the right side of the bike, put my right hand on the silver frame piece under the seat, put my right foot on the center stand lever, and my left wrist on the handlebar. I am not a lightweight, but my weight alone does not get the bike on the stand--I seem to have to pull the frame up with my right hand while pulling back with my left hand. Something I am doing is straining my left hand. What am I doing wrong? Is there a better technique? Thanks!!

It's my bolding. Bob can be forgiven, I think.

It's my bolding. Bob can be forgiven, I think. LOL, pretty sure he means the left side of the bike, no? How can one put his foot on the centerstand whilst standing on the right side of the bike? I took it as a typo. Hope he can clear this up, like to see an image of that if he actually stands on the right side. Maybe he means the correct side.

Very confusing, guess that is why I removed mine.

[Cormanus]

Yes. I was pretty sure it was a typo.

Tell me, how do you get your bike on to the paddock stand on your own?

[Pterodactyl_imp]

I think there have been discussions about center stand technique. Over the past few weeks I have been experiencing soreness in my left wrist and lower forearm. Until last night I did not put 2+2 together and figure out that it is my center stand technique for my CB that is doing it. I normally stand on the right side of the bike, put my right hand on the silver frame piece under the seat, put my right foot on the center stand lever, and my left wrist on the handlebar. I am not a lightweight, but my weight alone does not get the bike on the stand--I seem to have to pull the frame up with my right hand while pulling back with my left hand. Something I am doing is straining my left hand. What am I doing wrong? Is there a better technique? Thanks!!

[My bold above.] Try standing on the left side of the bike. You need to be a contortionist to do it from the right side.

Cheers

[Cormanus]

I think there have been discussions about center stand technique. Over the past few weeks I have been experiencing soreness in my left wrist and lower forearm. Until last night I did not put 2+2 together and figure out that it is my center stand technique for my CB that is doing it. I normally stand on the right side of the bike, put my right hand on the silver frame piece under the seat, put my right foot on the center stand lever, and my left wrist on the handlebar. I am not a lightweight, but my weight alone does not get the bike on the stand--I seem to have to pull the frame up with my right hand while pulling back with my left hand. Something I am doing is straining my left hand. What am I doing wrong? Is there a better technique? Thanks!!

[My bold above.] Try standing on the left side of the bike. You need to be a contortionist to do it from the right side.

Cheers

We think it might be an error. If he's doing it as described he's on the brake side of the bike with his right arm crossed in front of him to hold the frame and his left hand crossed in front of him to hold the bar. Heaven only knows how he gets his foot on the lever on the stand unless he has an extraordinarily long and flexible leg that allows him either to sling it over the bike or slide it underneath.

[Inhouse Bob]

Ha! Didn't even occur to me that it would be impossible to do from the right side. Maybe that is where the wrist strain came from

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Yes. I was pretty sure it was a typo.

Tell me, how do you get your bike on to the paddock stand on your own?

If it has spools it's easier. The one I use has rubber pads that fit under the swingarm just ahead of the rear axle. The swingarm gets a little wider just ahead of where I fit the rubber pads so it's pretty secure.

What I do is carefully lift the bike up just far enough to put 2x4 under the sidestand which gets it pretty level. I put the paddock stand under the swingarm and lift just enough to get some pressure on the left side and make sure it's all lined up.

Standing at the rear of the bike, I grab the taillight mount (it's quite strong, to a point) or perhaps the inside of the metal rear fender with my left hand, using my right to push the handle of the paddock stand down. If I am doing it right, I'll get the bike level and just off the 2x4.

If I am satisfied it's stable and level, I put my weight into the stand pushing down with a smooth motion and the stand (which is on wheels) will pop right under the bike.

The left hand is used to stabilize the bike.

Often I get a spotter but I've gotten to where I don't need one.

I also use a front paddock stand to change the front wheel. Same thing there, rear stand first of course, then line it all up and smoothly pop the bike up making sure the thing is securely engaged.

Dealing with these heavy bikes there is always a possibility of screwing up. I really try to adhere to a strict technique and not get in a hurry.