Raising CB1100 onto centerstand

[Macduff_imp]

I found raising my new CB11RS was a tad disconcerting as my rear yard is on a slope (front to back and side to side) and I tend to park so the bike rear is pointed down the slope which unfortunately also means its angle is also away from the side the stand tang is on. However once its settled on the stand feet prior to the quick lift and tug it goes up pretty quick. A lot easier than some of the heavy metal I've had on centrestands out there. I think the initial lift/stand/tug feels like a lot of effort is needed as there appears to be little mechanical leverage with the stand (as its very short) but once going the short stand also means the movement needed is pretty small. Short and sharp ...

[mattmcuomo@yahoo.com]

I have saddlebags covering the rear grab bar, I have to reach down and grab the passenger foot peg mount to help pull bike onto the stand.


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[Cormanus]

I found raising my new CB11RS was a tad disconcerting as my rear yard is on a slope (front to back and side to side) and I tend to park so the bike rear is pointed down the slope which unfortunately also means its angle is also away from the side the stand tang is on. However once its settled on the stand feet prior to the quick lift and tug it goes up pretty quick. A lot easier than some of the heavy metal I've had on centrestands out there. I think the initial lift/stand/tug feels like a lot of effort is needed as there appears to be little mechanical leverage with the stand (as its very short) but once going the short stand also means the movement needed is pretty small. Short and sharp ...

That would make me very nervous indeed!

[Cbgaz_imp]

On my 2013, plant right foot on stand, turn bars fully left, grab front and back, push down with foot, pull up with hands. Piece of cake.

[GoldOxide_imp]

9 out of 10 times I center stand while on the bike. Not just the CB, but all previous rides I owned. This came out of necessity because I often parked in cramped spaces where there was no room to stand next to the bike and pull back. Been doing this all my life. Again, it was useful to squeeze that bike into very tight parking quarters. I do not recommend it to anyone.

[dbarkdoll_imp]

9 out of 10 times I center stand while on the bike. Not just the CB, but all previous rides I owned. This came out of necessity because I often parked in cramped spaces where there was no room to stand next to the bike and pull back. Been doing this all my life. Again, it was useful to squeeze that bike into very tight parking quarters. I do not recommend it to anyone.

How do you even do that?

[the Ferret]

couldn't do it with my stubby legs.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Heh, I know, the image is probably weird. I simply stand up, foot on the center stand dog leg, and then I kind of torque the bike in a backward sweep with a hand under the passenger seat ... and then "klunk".

I don't recommend it. I have been doing it so long that I probably have a muscle where there shouldn't be one. That said, I doubt I could do anything more than a 1100 class machine. I will also say, it gets harder with age.

But, can still do it and it comes handy when in a pinch.

[dbarkdoll_imp]

Yeah I’m gonna pass on that lol

[pekingduck]

Difficulty putting a bike on the centerstand is mainly caused by how far the rear tire will sit off the ground. The greater the distance, the harder it is. So shorter shocks and lower profile tires make it harder. All you need is a little bit of clearance, not the inch or more you probably have now.

Rolling the front wheel onto a piece of plywood or a heavy rubber mat makes it a breeze. I prefer it to putting it under the rear wheel, since it's usually more out of the way, and can't interfere with the stand itself.