General topics » Getting the RS onto the Centre Stand.

Looking for tips... I'm mid 50s, 84kg and 1.81m (6ft) tall, not strong but I've managed the centre-stand on my last bike, a GS, just fine. The bikes I've had with a CS have all felt a bit different in terms of technique. I find the RS impossible... balanced on two feet of stand, full weight on the peg of the centre stand, pulling a bit back on the bars and up on the grab handles. Nothing! Not even nearly . So... apart from hitting the gym (which, to be fair, I could probably do with in the arms/shoulder department)... any tips? Thanks!

Right foot on the 'nub' of the stand, left hand on the left grip and with the right hand grab the upper part of the rear footrest frame, and heave the bugger up.

A plank of wood under the rear tyre helps, but only of use at home.

I find mine OK, but a bit skiddy on the way back down, so put may foot in front of the stand to stop it moving.

If you have the auto suspension set it to Max (and give it 30seconds for the pump to raise the rear end) before killing the engine. Your task should now be much easier.

Chris

Zitat von pauld im Beitrag #1

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Looking for tips... I'm mid 50s, 84kg and 1.81m (6ft) tall, not strong but I've managed the centre-stand on my last bike, a GS, just fine. The bikes I've had with a CS have all felt a bit different in terms of technique. I find the RS impossible... balanced on two feet of stand, full weight on the peg of the centre stand, pulling a bit back on the bars and up on the grab handles. Nothing! Not even nearly . So... apart from hitting the gym (which, to be fair, I could probably do with in the arms/shoulder department)... any tips? Thanks!

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And for those who don't have (or want) fancy suspension?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=towjYdQM...nnel=MrVvrroomm

Here's me putting my RS on centerstand...stocking-footed. It has nothing to do with strength or size. It's technique.

I park my bike on a smooth surface. I find I can swivel it about quite easily if I need to get things from shelves behind it.
It does sometimes slide forward when I try to get it off the stand.
This is more of a problem for me than getting it onto the stand.

Alan

I have had a 1200RS and now the 1250 and as has been said in previous posts the changes to the suspension have a massive influence. The 1200 was dead easy to put on the centre stand. Turn the ignition off, let the suspension drop and try doing the same with the 1250, it’s much harder. Not so sure you could do that bare foot!

I agree also. I put it down with my foot and rock the bike back and forth a bit to make sure both sides of the stand are on the ground. Then, I put my weight on the stand and pull up a bit on the rear handle. It's not too bad and I'm the same size as the OP.

Zitat von Basil R im Beitrag #10

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I have had a 1200RS and now the 1250 and as has been said in previous posts the changes to the suspension have a massive influence. The 1200 was dead easy to put on the centre stand. Turn the ignition off, let the suspension drop and try doing the same with the 1250, it’s much harder. Not so sure you could do that bare foot!

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It's just practice. I am 65, 5ft 5 in and only 65 kg and although it is a pull I can get my 1250RS on and off the stand just fine. I get the stand solid, grab the left bar and pillion rail and put all my weight on the stand and lean back to bring the bike up. Keep trying - you'll get there!

Zitat von Elmer J Fudd im Beitrag #6

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And for those who don't have (or want) fancy suspension?

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I agree with an earlier poster. Use your left foot on the stand. I put my left foot on the stand and use my left knee to push the bike into an upright position while pressing down on the stand until I can feel that both of its feet are planted, before doing the lift.

Using your left foot means that more of your weight is to the rear and in the best position to exert maximum leverage on the stand. It will feel strange at first, but you will soon get used to it.