For those who struggle putting a bike on the center stand

[Royal Boogie]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rvaOaAhzKdo

 

[Tom_Charlton]

The Voice Of Experience Speaks"

Use your heel, not the fore part of your foot, to press down. Otherwise, you can get an unexpected visit from plantar faciitis, caused by a micro tear in the ligament that runs from the ball of your foot to the heel. Oh yeah, it hurts!

 

[dan filipi]

Don’t do it in slippers or sandals, for the above reason.

 

[Royal Boogie]

PurpleGL1200I » 55 minutes ago[/url]":5gkvlvan]
The Voice Of Experience Speaks"

Use your heel, not the fore part of your foot, to press down. Otherwise, you can get an unexpected visit from plantar faciitis, caused by a micro tear in the ligament that runs from the ball of your foot to the heel. Oh yeah, it hurts!

Very good advice.

 

[GTC@MSAC]

I had to teach myself this method decades ago with my first CB450, a 1973. I swear that bike had the worst fulcrum position, and it was more difficult than my 81 GL1100. I only wish the 1100 had a longer, flatter foot pedal like the later models have, as you mentioned, using soft soled shoes is a bad idea! By contrast, I can put my CA95 and CA160 bikes on the center stand while still straddling the seat, lol!

Is anyone here likewise familiar with the Center-Stand Turntable Technique? It works with any size bike including an 1800 GW, on any hard, relatively smooth floor surface.

 

[Tom_Charlton]

Turntable - Yes. Push down on back of bike until the front tire is off the floor, then push sideways to rotate the bike. Warning - too much downward pressure on the trunk can crack the trunk bottom or sides. The GL1200 trunk is rated for a maximum of 25 lbs for a reason.

 

[AApple]

PurpleGL1200I » Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:53 am[/url]":3514b85y]
Turntable - Yes. Push down on back of bike until the front tire is off the floor, then push sideways to rotate the bike.

:headscratch: Seems like a good way to rip the center stand right off the frame, over time. I had to have the stand mount welded where it attaches to the frame on the 1100, as it was twisting off just from putting the bike on the center stand. It bothers me to just turn the handlebars with either of the bikes while on center stand, since it scoots the stand feet on the ground...it scares me... :shock:

 

[GTC@MSAC]

Wow, I've never heard of that happening. This, as I mentioned should only be done on relatively smooth, level floor surfaces, like concrete. Trying it on anything else would likely snag a foot on the stand and possibly topple the bike, even. With light bikes like a 450, or less, i can do so safely on a wooden floor, again, provided there is nothing to snag the stand. I've had some 250s or lighter, with extra stout side-stands, that could be pirouetted on it, but that's a bit trickier.
Not something I do very much anymore as my steadiness on 2 feet isn't what it was when I was in my 20's and 30's, lol!

 

[mcgovern61]

Note! If the rear shocks are low on air (or out of air), it takes twice as much effort to get an 1100 up on the centerstand. I have coil spring shorty shocks (1/2" shorter than standard air shocks) and that 1/2" is all the difference in the world. Getting the Slug up on the centerstand takes two people because of the lower frame height.

I also have a ride off centerstand for sale. I did not know when I bought it that it only fits 1980-81 1100's (And of course I have an '82). The earlier bikes were just a bit taller. Tall enough that this centerstand will not work on an '82-'83. When up on the stand with an '82, the back tire just spins rubber on the ground. :head bang:

Another note to a center mounted ride off stand, you lose the ability to raise the back tire off the ground for maintenance work. $50. plus shipping if anyone is interested:

 

[saganaga]

mcgovern61 » Today, 2:57 pm[/url]":1ubh18ir]
Note! If the rear shocks are low on air (or out of air), it takes twice as much effort to get an 1100 up on the centerstand. I have coil spring shorty shocks (1/2" shorter than standard air shocks) and that 1/2" is all the difference in the world. Getting the Slug up on the centerstand takes two people because of the lower frame height.

Also can happen if the rear shocks are sagged.

 

[D-50Dave]

mcgovern61 » Yesterday, 4:57 pm[/url]":188cr3og]
Note! If the rear shocks are low on air (or out of air), it takes twice as much effort to get an 1100 up on the centerstand. I have coil spring shorty shocks (1/2" shorter than standard air shocks) and that 1/2" is all the difference in the world. Getting the Slug up on the centerstand takes two people because of the lower frame height.

I also have a ride off centerstand for sale. I did not know when I bought it that it only fits 1980-81 1100's (And of course I have an '82). The earlier bikes were just a bit taller. Tall enough that this centerstand will not work on an '82-'83. When up on the stand with an '82, the back tire just spins rubber on the ground. :head bang:

Another note to a center mounted ride off stand, you lose the ability to raise the back tire off the ground for maintenance work. $50. plus shipping if anyone is interested:

What shocks, exactly did you exchange the OEM rears for? Thanx, Dave

 

[Ansimp]

+1 on rear shock height making a huge difference to the ease of getting on the centre stand.

 

[FlipFlop]

Still would like to see him do that on a GL1000 and in the way he brags he can.

 

[GTC@MSAC]

My 75 CB750 was no piece of cake to put up either. I think Honda's mid-70's center stand geometry was a bit off.

 

[mcgovern61]

D-50Dave » Mon Aug 05, 2019 5:01 am[/url]":2qh49yff]

mcgovern61 » Yesterday, 4:57 pm[/url]":2qh49yff]
Note! If the rear shocks are low on air (or out of air), it takes twice as much effort to get an 1100 up on the centerstand. I have coil spring shorty shocks (1/2" shorter than standard air shocks) and that 1/2" is all the difference in the world. Getting the Slug up on the centerstand takes two people because of the lower frame height.

I also have a ride off centerstand for sale. I did not know when I bought it that it only fits 1980-81 1100's (And of course I have an '82). The earlier bikes were just a bit taller. Tall enough that this centerstand will not work on an '82-'83. When up on the stand with an '82, the back tire just spins rubber on the ground. :head bang:

Another note to a center mounted ride off stand, you lose the ability to raise the back tire off the ground for maintenance work. $50. plus shipping if anyone is interested:

What shocks, exactly did you exchange the OEM rears for? Thanx, Dave

Dave, I am out of town. When I get back I will post pictures of my shorty shocks.

 

[dan filipi]

FlipFlop » Today, 11:33 am[/url]":2zsh0vm9]
Still would like to see him do that on a GL1000 and in the way he brags he can.

Yeah really.

He says even loaded bike. Try a loaded GL1000 with sagged rear shocks Lol!

 

[mcgovern61]

What shocks, exactly did you exchange the OEM rears for? Thanx, Dave

Dave, I ordered shorty shocks from Ebay. They are a "progressive style" shock meaning there are tight and open coils to control the ride. They are 1/2" shorter than standard GL1100 air shocks. I needed to lower my bike a bit to get a flat footing when coming to a stop and these did the trick! They have also held up over time. They have been on the bike since 2015 and I have made numerous long rides pulling my Tag a Long trailer with these shocks and ride is great!

 

[FlipFlop]

dan filipi » Yesterday, 5:46 pm[/url]":2tixyrh5]

FlipFlop » Today, 11:33 am[/url]":2tixyrh5]
Still would like to see him do that on a GL1000 and in the way he brags he can.

Yeah really.

He says even loaded bike. Try a loaded GL1000 with sagged rear shocks Lol!

:smilie_happy:

I think I did alright and had to have hard soled boots on to do and and usually would have to grunt a bit. This is part of the reason I Nakedfied the GL1000

 

[pidjones]

FlipFlop » Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:43 pm[/url]":18vjeia5]

dan filipi » Yesterday, 5:46 pm[/url]":18vjeia5]

FlipFlop » Today, 11:33 am[/url]":18vjeia5]
Still would like to see him do that on a GL1000 and in the way he brags he can.

Yeah really.

He says even loaded bike. Try a loaded GL1000 with sagged rear shocks Lol!

:smilie_happy:

I think I did alright and had to have hard soled boots on to do and and usually would have to grunt a bit. This is part of the reason I Nakedfied the GL1000

Yeah, I won't even attempt either the GL1000 or GL1800 in slippers or thin-soled tennis shoes. And the CB750F I had last year was a monster to put up, even in hard soled boots. Much respect to those that do it barefoot!

 

[Dirt Road Cowboy]

Getting my GL1000 on the center stand is easy!

Start with bike on the side stand.

Wheel Harbor Freight motorcycle jack under bike.

Raise bike.

Put center stand down.

EASY! :mrgreen: