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Dave....
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PostPosted: 22:00 - 11 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

Meatybeaty wrote:


Had one of the Abba stands for my last bike and it did the job, used the other part you can purchase for it that enables front wheel to lift which was good also.
Centre stands are easy to lift onto if you can get the knack of using with minimal effort.
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PostPosted: 05:03 - 12 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dave.... wrote:
Meatybeaty wrote:


Had one of the Abba stands for my last bike and it did the job, used the other part you can purchase for it that enables front wheel to lift which was good also.
Centre stands are easy to lift onto if you can get the knack of using with minimal effort.


Generally true butt....

I've had loads of bikes with centre stands but the one I have now hates going on the centre stands.
I have a K1300. The internet is awash with stories of folk with broken stands.
BMW modificated the stand for the 1300s but did not change the geometry.
When the beast is empty it is a knack to get on the stand.
With the luggage (that BMW supply with the bike) it's almost impossible.
I reported this to BMW, they advised that I ask the dealer. (Fuckin' really??)
The dealer showed me. Aye but the guy had to remove the luggage first.
5 other bikes I've had were easy to put on the stand.
But I dare anyone to contradict BMW. Wankers.

But normally, on most bikes, it should be easy with some technique involved.
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PostPosted: 09:20 - 12 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

ThatDippyTwat wrote:

I find the Viffer easier to get on the centre stand than my 125. Really. Stomp on the sticky outy bit and up it goes.


The 750 is a good 15Kg lighter than the ocean-going barge 800.

That said, it really is all about catching the exact point of momentum. Get it right and the 800 just pops right up, get it wrong and...it doesn't.
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PostPosted: 12:44 - 12 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you're just doing some chain lubing you could use a wheel spinner
https://www.thevisorshop.com/Images/Models/Full/20568.jpg

Or a portable swing arm lift should provide ground clearance for a tyre change and chain maintanance.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cCYAAOSwAERaBA7y/s-l400.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOnRdLLbrAw

Twisty type:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FlwAAOSwRTtbPdZ4/s-l225.jpg

I haven't had a chance to use them but they might be easier than using a traditional paddock stand.
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PostPosted: 18:15 - 12 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

ADSrox0r wrote:

The 750 is a good 15Kg lighter than the ocean-going barge 800.

That said, it really is all about catching the exact point of momentum. Get it right and the 800 just pops right up, get it wrong and...it doesn't.


Yeah, it's technique. Yet to find one that works on the 125, other than bruteforcing it. Fine with 140KG, not fine with 240KG.
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PostPosted: 18:46 - 12 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a bad back, but I have no problems getting my bike onto its centre stand. So I have no advice to offer here Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 23:17 - 12 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://www.jesterstrickbits.co.uk/products/Wheel-Brace%7B47%7DMotorcycle-Front-Wheel-Stand%7B47%7DGrab.html
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PostPosted: 22:58 - 14 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

I sorted my problems getting my CBF500 on the center stand, right hand on the rear footpeg... Razz
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PostPosted: 14:15 - 02 Mar 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you getting it on the centre stand right? I've seen so many people pulling back on the bars forcing the rear down really fighting to get bikes on the centre stand. Gently pull the rear up and back.
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PostPosted: 14:44 - 02 Mar 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

Today ( about five minutes ago) I tried my new Halfrauds paddock stand, and...
it didn't hurt my back Dance!

... which means I now have no excuse for not changing the back brake pads, Foxeye Fazer owners will sympathise.
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