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I'm 5'10", ~200.
It took me a bit to get a hang of the center stand but once I did it was cake. Part of the issue was just confidence, and getting over the feeling that the bike would tip over.
If you're straining your wrist, you're doing it wrong.
As others have stated, I stand on the left side of the bike with my right foot on the stand, right hand on the grab rail, and left hand on the left handlebar. Then I step up on the stand and let my weight handle the rest. At 200 I'm no lightweight but I don't see someone of ~150 having too much trouble.
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Thanks to everyone. I did some "remedial centerstand practice" last evening and figured out what I was doing wrong. I indeed was pulling backward with my left hand and it was repeatedly straining that wrist. It was almost subconscious, and I didn't even realize I was pulling back. In fact it took me about a week to figure out that the strain was even motorcycle-related as opposed to some yard work and carpentry I was doing. So when it dawned on me that this was the cause, you guys set me straight. Thanks. I focused last evening on just the right leg on the center stand lever and giving an upward lift to the frame under the seat--only using the left hand to steady. Voila! Easy-Peasy. Thanks and Ride On!!
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(06-13-2016, 05:41 PM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote: (06-12-2016, 10:49 PM)SailorRider_imp Wrote: 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
[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
Correct. I meant I stand with the bike on my right. Or on the left side of the bike. I am not a contortionist or a super hero.
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Sailor, I'm sorry you're not a super hero; it would have been good for popgun to have had company. I think sometimes he gets lonely.
What's the yacht in your avatar?
Edit Cormanus then reads Sailor's signature and realises the yacht is probably a 1986 Cape Dory 32.
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(06-14-2016, 03:36 AM)SailorRider_imp Wrote: Thanks to everyone. I did some "remedial centerstand practice" last evening and figured out what I was doing wrong. I indeed was pulling backward with my left hand and it was repeatedly straining that wrist. It was almost subconscious, and I didn't even realize I was pulling back. In fact it took me about a week to figure out that the strain was even motorcycle-related as opposed to some yard work and carpentry I was doing. So when it dawned on me that this was the cause, you guys set me straight. Thanks. I focused last evening on just the right leg on the center stand lever and giving an upward lift to the frame under the seat--only using the left hand to steady. Voila! Easy-Peasy. Thanks and Ride On!!
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(06-14-2016, 07:38 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Sailor, I'm sorry you're not a super hero; it would have been good for popgun to have had company. I think sometimes he gets lonely.
What's the yacht in your avatar?
Edit Cormanus then reads Sailor's signature and realises the yacht is probably a 1986 Cape Dory 32.
Yes, I have been its caretaker since 2003. Just like my CB, I take care of it, it takes care of me.
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^^^^^. I take it you mount the boat pictured from the right side. Or should that be the Starboard side? If it's on a Starboard tack would you mount it from the Port side. I'm nautically confused.
Cheers
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I've heard those that ride big ADV's mount from the Starbuck's side.
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(06-14-2016, 07:38 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Sailor, I'm sorry you're not a super hero; it would have been good for popgun to have had company. I think sometimes he gets lonely.
What's the yacht in your avatar?
Edit Cormanus then reads Sailor's signature and realises the yacht is probably a 1986 Cape Dory 32.
Cormanus, I'll have you know that I am a legend in my own mind.
