Put bike on centerstand

[bubblerboy64_imp]

Another trick is to put a piece of pipe over the "leg" and extend the lever arm if all else fails. I like the 2X4 trick as well.

The secret is using your weight on the stand. If you are not standing "up on" the lever you aren't doing it correctly.

[Greg Davis_imp]

Thank you for offering to help,
I am in Orlando, My son is coming this weekend and will try to help
usually I will try 4 or 5 times before success , I will practice with my son this week hope that helps
I will post next week how it went
Thank you once again for offering to help

I live on the East side or Orlando, I'm retired, so anytime, you would want to come over, would be good. Greg Davis 407-617-3417 I presently have two CB1100's I'm 66 years old, 155 lbs, no problem putting bike on center stand. it's not strength, it's about technique

[Rolls_imp]

Um, did you just say you have two CB1100's, Greg? That's awesome!

[Red Mist_imp]

Um, did you just say you have two CB1100's, Greg? That's awesome!

What's the big deal? Most of us have two testicles, too!

[SanPete_imp]

Um, did you just say you have two CB1100's, Greg? That's awesome!

What's the big deal? Most of us have two testicles, too!

What's the big deal? Most of us have two testicles, too!
Two of everything is the way to go.

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[rboe]

Many moons ago we discussed picking up a CB that had decided to take a nap. I was waiting for my collar bone to heal; which it hasn't it so I got a wee bit impatient and decided lay the bike down in the back yard and pick her back up again. This shot is the first attempt (and the only). With the case savers this is pretty darn easy. You can see where I took a break to hold the bike with my knee once the bike was up on the case savers then proceeded to pop her up with my arms.

This is not the "proper" technique but it worked. Bad back, broken collar bone and missing some hair on top. Easy peasy.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=786...7668433153
Facebook says you don't have to be a member to view so I hope that is true.

[ride4now_imp]

My back is killing me watching you do that.... I think the proper way to pick that, or any, bike up is to face away from the bike, bend down, put your butt in the seat, grab the bars with one hand, the frame with another, and use your legs to stand up and thereby lift it up. I've seen women lift Electra Glides that way... looks pretty easy.

[rboe]

My back is not in that great of shape but was not stressed all that much during this lift. I also used my legs more than is evident in the video. Mostly legs and arms in the lift.

The case savers are a huge help as the bike will pretty hold resting on the wheels and the case savers. It took a bit of effort to get the bike all the way down.

[the Ferret]

Ron, for some reason watching that made me giggle. I mean why, I mean what if.... nevermind! Lol

[rboe]

Well I suppose I should have done it one handed. I really had thought Sue had taped me but somehow this old fart ended up in the final product. Will have to work on that in the future.