How to take a bike off the centre stand?

[oriel dave]

On two separate occasions I have been told to do this different ways:

a) Left hand on left handlebar grip, right hand on right grip and front brake - push forward off stand and apply front brake

b) Left hand on left handlebar grip, right hand on grab handle beneath seat - pull off stand with no brake control

Is there a right and wrong way? (This is for a 125)

Will Mr Examiner care?

Thanks very much

Dave

[kiers]

as long as you dont drop it, im sure the examiner won't care. just do it however you feel works best for you
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[Giffer2]

I was told never to roll the bike off the centre stand (method a), always lift the bike off (method b).

Basically method b and then when the bike is on it's back wheel but you still have pressure on the stand with your foot and the bike is level then move your right hand to the front brake and then move your foot off the stand.


But for your test, I'd recommend just using the side stand - you'll find it much easier.
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[stinkwheel]

Well, I was taught to push it off the stand using both hands on the bars and immediately stop it rolling with the front brake (so the examiner sees the forks dive a little bit). Thereby proving you are in control of it and that the bike isn't going to roll off down the street.
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[colin1]

ive no idea if you can do this on other bikes, but on my yp250, you just sit on it , lean back, and drive forward. the centre stand then just flicks up, and you keep moving and ride away

i suspect mr examiner would have some problem with this
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[teampots]

i was told to place my left hand on left handle bar with my right hand on the pillion bar then while resting your foot on the stand roll it off, keeping pressure on the stand, then swap your right hand to the front brake then let your foot off the stand and apply the front brake to keep control of the bike

and yes mr examiner will care if you just pull it straight off as it will look as though you dont have control okf the bike

[Kurt]

[timjim]

in the opinion of safety and caution,id say to be on the left of the bike,left hand on left bar,right hand on right bar(covering brake),put left foot just in front of centre stand and rock bike forward off of stand.,just practice.tim

[oriel dave]

Thanks everyone, much appreciated,

Dave

[iooi]

Leg over bike, sit on seat, both hands on bars and push forward with feet.... You can then use front brake to stop bike.
Tend to find that on some bikes standing at the side and pushing can result in a large dent in leg...... Thanks to stand comming up.
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[c-m]

method be is all very well but you can only use it if your bike has grab rails. mine doesn't
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[krebsy]

For the test, park your bike facing out of the bay and on the sidestand. Makes it easier to get out and you're not faffing around with the centre stand....

I put the ZZR up onto the centre stand by simply standing on the lever, lift the other foot off the ground and shift my weight towards the back... It just pops up onto the stand with no issues. I tend though to then put the sidestand down as well so when I roll the bike forward off the centre stand I can put it straight down onto the sidestand. I just dab the front brake lever to lower it down so the bike doesn't roll on and lift up the sidestand.

K.
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[krebsy]

For the test, park your bike facing out of the bay and on the sidestand. Makes it easier to get out and you're not faffing around with the centre stand....

I put the ZZR up onto the centre stand by simply standing on the lever, lift the other foot off the ground and shift my weight towards the back... It just pops up onto the stand with no issues. I tend though to then put the sidestand down as well so when I roll the bike forward off the centre stand I can put it straight down onto the sidestand. I just dab the front brake lever to lower it down so the bike doesn't roll on and lift up the sidestand.

K.
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[Opal]

Let me get this straight, I put my left hand on the left handlebar and my right hand on the right handlebar this leaves my left hand and my right hand in total busy mode, if my right hand is not on the left handlebar and my left hand is not on the right handlebar, this means my left hand is doing the right thing. My right hand must also be right as it's not left out, I carnt see nothing left to say so it must all be right.

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[AcIdBuRnZ]

But what if you are parked on a slope and the bike starts to roll away? FAILED

Trust me here, Use the both hands on the bars method - then all you got to do is push both handlebars and the bike will roll forward off the stand, and thus leaving you in total control as you can immediately apply the front brake.

Easy
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[matthab]

I take my ybr off its stand with both hands on the handle bars right hand covering the break and left keeping it steady and straight.

My arguement has always been. Im not a very tall person and find the bike roles abit as it comes off so covering the break stops the role espically on a hill.
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[Louise]

Is this for the test? I didnt do it, I got told it wasnt part of the test anymore.
I sit on the bike, hover front brake and use all the power I have
Getting it on the main stand however, It just no go for me

[thenuttytart]

You are meant to have one hand on the left handlebar and one hand on the sissy bar/back of bike. The reason being that you are facing the weight straight on and should have more control over the bike than if you are twisted slightly. The rules are a bit like the safety rules about bending your knees, with your back straight to lift something off the floor in the work place. Great in theory but not practical in reality. My old boss was a stickler for health and safety and I always made sure I'd bend my knees when I picked something up off the floor whilst she was about. It was a real struggle to get back up again if I was carrying something heavy though, cos I'm top heavy without extra weight so I looked like a blooming weeble lol! Stick it on the side stand during the test and don't worry too much or you'll get flustered and make mistakes.

Good luck!
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[feef]

give it a good kick, or push it over... fold up the stand and then pick the bike up. make sure you have good crashbungs

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