Center Stand help.

[noahnsteph]

Given my height/weight restrictions, I'm not sure sitting on the bike to get it off the center stand is going to be a great idea.

I haven't tried to get it on the centerstand because I'm afraid to try to get it off, lol.

Where's Jenn when I need to know how she does it?

In my opinion, sitting on the bike to roll it off the centerstand is the only way to go. As soon as it rolls off, you hit the front brake and your feet are on the ground. No problem.  I've never tried to take it off the centerstand while standing next to the bike but that just sounds unsafe and the stories posted above pretty much prove it. 

[LOKi]

Tryvelcro, Mounting and dismounting the bike on the center stand doesn't have to be hard at all. Getting on from the left side: To mount place your right foot close to the bike. Put your left foot on the left peg and stand up on the peg. Now just swing the right foot over. Reverse for dismount.

The bike is really stable on the center stand. Even more so if you approach from the left side of the bike. The foot lever for the center stand makes it almost impossible to tip it over that direction. I'm close to 200lbs and I can just walk up and step on the peg and stand up to mount the bike. With my seat back and fuel cell I can't swing my leg over regardless so this is the easiest way to mount the bike. The other way requires poking my leg through then hopping closer.

[Munkey]

Given my height/weight restrictions, I'm not sure sitting on the bike to get it off the center stand is going to be a great idea.

I haven't tried to get it on the centerstand because I'm afraid to try to get it off, lol.

Where's Jenn when I need to know how she does it?

In my opinion, sitting on the bike to roll it off the centerstand is the only way to go. As soon as it rolls off, you hit the front brake and your feet are on the ground. No problem.  I've never tried to take it off the centerstand while standing next to the bike but that just sounds unsafe and the stories posted above pretty much prove it. 

+1

[Brittles]

Given my height/weight restrictions, I'm not sure sitting on the bike to get it off the center stand is going to be a great idea.

I haven't tried to get it on the centerstand because I'm afraid to try to get it off, lol.

Where's Jenn when I need to know how she does it?

In my opinion, sitting on the bike to roll it off the centerstand is the only way to go. As soon as it rolls off, you hit the front brake and your feet are on the ground. No problem.  I've never tried to take it off the centerstand while standing next to the bike but that just sounds unsafe and the stories posted above pretty much prove it. 

+1

+2
If your a featherweight like me you just need to lean back and rock that bad boy forward. A little practice and you'll know just how much force you need for it to come off the stand.

BTW, I've seen pics on here of people with their bikes on the center stand and the side stand down. What happens if you take the bike off the center stand with that kick stand down? Anything? Is it a disaster waiting to happen?

[Moedad]

Is the front to rear weight ratio different on the CB650s than the CB750s? My '93 will go up on the centerstand with almost no lifting at all on level concrete. Getting both feet of the centerstand down is key. I use my left foot rather than my right, facing the bike with my left hand on the left bar grip. I put my right hand under the left grab rail to lift, but there's very little lifting involved. If I'm on the driveway where there's a miniscule slope, it's even easier if that's possible.

[Bumblebee]

In my opinion, sitting on the bike to roll it off the centerstand is the only way to go. As soon as it rolls off, you hit the front brake and your feet are on the ground. No problem.  I've never tried to take it off the centerstand while standing next to the bike but that just sounds unsafe and the stories posted above pretty much prove it. 

While standing next to it, I hold the left grip and luggage rack. When it goes forward, I'm applying a little pressure to my side so if it tries to go over, it comes my way. It's best to have the side stand down since you'll be putting it on the side stand anyway. And if it comes your way (left), you have something to sit it down on. The trick to keep it from toppling is to keep the front wheel straight as it comes off the stand.

Sitting on the bike is the best way to control it as it comes off the centerstand. Hold the front wheel straight. rock it back to the rear tire and roll it foward off the stand. Apply the front brake immediately after the stand retracts.
Real class is to put your feet on the pegs, put it in 1st, rock it off the stand in one smooth motion and let out the clutch all without swerving all over the place or putting your feet down and ride away.

[Burgi]

If your a featherweight like me you just need to lean back and rock that bad boy forward. A little practice and you'll know just how much force you need for it to come off the stand.

BTW, I've seen pics on here of people with their bikes on the center stand and the side stand down. What happens if you take the bike off the center stand with that kick stand down? Anything? Is it a disaster waiting to happen?

I never had any problem taking my NH off the center stand when I was standing next to it. Same with the Burgman. I leave the side stand down so as soon as it comes off I can lean it onto the side. Also if I start to loose balance I have the side stand as a back up.
I sit on the Bonnie to get it down cause I just can't find a good place to get a hold on it, miss that back grab bar on the NH!
All three bikes are of very similar weight.
Are you guys riding them off the center stand or standing over and pushing them down?

[Brittles]

Is the front to rear weight ratio different on the CB650s than the CB750s? My '93 will go up on the centerstand with almost no lifting at all on level concrete. Getting both feet of the centerstand down is key. I use my left foot rather than my right, facing the bike with my left hand on the left bar grip. I put my right hand under the left grab rail to lift, but there's very little lifting involved. If I'm on the driveway where there's a miniscule slope, it's even easier if that's possible.

I'm not sure of the differences, but my '85 700s is way easier to get on the center stand than my '84. The only difference between the two is the 85's front tire is one size larger (I'm assuming it's taller) than stock and the 84's rear tire is slightly taller than stock.

[green427]

Hmmmm....I have heard of issues of getting the bike on the centerstands, but I was not aware that several folks are having issues getting it off the stand.

Maybe we should videotape ourselves climbing and dismounting and post them for observation?

And, Loki is right, the bikes are surprisingly stable while on the stand. I had a 250-lb buddy climb on the pegs and throw a leg over, bike never wobbled.

I am guessing that some of you cannot touch the ground with the tips of your feet while on the stand?

I can touch the balls of my feet and do a rocking motion to push the bike off.

Let me know if you want to see my fat ass doing acrobats on the NH.

[gammer]

I'm curious how to get it off the centerstand without dropping it...

Sitting on it is the most stable way...both feet down, both hands on the bars, and get your momentum going forward and the bike will slowly 'fall forward'.

When I take it off center stand when standing beside it, I put both hands on the grips and walk beside it, pushing forward. Once it falls, I keep rolling. If you try to stop, thats when you lose control and balance. So its best to stop it slowly.

Could be worse Soup....You could be Canadian. 

 

[Brittles]

Once it falls, I keep rolling. If you try to stop, thats when you lose control and balance. So its best to stop it slowly.

That's the mistake I made. Very little room in front of the bike and I was forced to hit the brake almost immediately after it came off the stand.

[Option13]

I managed to do it, but 150 pounds apparently doesn't have enough leverage on the stand, I really have to lift my 650 to get it up.

[chas550sc]

gets easier

[Munkey]

Given my height/weight restrictions, I'm not sure sitting on the bike to get it off the center stand is going to be a great idea.

I think it would be the other way around. If you are standing beside the bike when you take it off the stand and it starts to fall away from you, there will be nothing you can do to stop it. At least sitting on it, you can use your legs to support it.

[gammer]

Sitting on the bike when taking it off the center stand is definitely the most secure way to do it.

[ariwhiteboy]

The Canuck has spoken...


I agree 100% though. 

[happycommuter]

I managed to do it, but 150 pounds apparently doesn't have enough leverage on the stand, I really have to lift my 650 to get it up.

Push the rearward, not upward.  The cam shape of the stand translates to lift for you.  
I'm probably around 150 in ATGATT and I can usually swing mine up pretty effortlessly.  All weight on one foot, roll bike back and past the tipping point.

Gotta try this torso lean back to dismount.  I'll look like a kiddie on a toy horse, but this perpetual bruise on my right shin from hitting the footpeg while kicking off needs to go.

[Tryvelcro]

I am guessing that some of you cannot touch the ground with the tips of your feet while on the stand?

I can't completely flat foot when the bike ISN'T on the center stand, so no I won't be able to get my feet down when it's on it.

[JB1290]

I ALWAYS (now) sit on my bike to take if off the centerstand. Tried doing it one time while standing on the left side and the bike fell to the right when it came off the stand.

I did that once with my Bandit shortly after I got it. And of course, it happened in front of several onlookers. 

No major damage other than to my pride. Now, I always sit on the bike when taking it off the center stand.

[Burgi]

If anyone has it I'd like to see a video of one of you "riding" your bike off the center stand. For those of us that just swing our feet in the air when the bike is up on the cs being able to do that would be a great help. I gotta admit I am terrified to actually try it though..... 

[Brittles]

I ALWAYS (now) sit on my bike to take if off the centerstand. Tried doing it one time while standing on the left side and the bike fell to the right when it came off the stand.

I did that once with my Bandit shortly after I got it. And of course, it happened in front of several onlookers. 

Of course, wouldn't want it any other way. 

[SliverXZennon]

I usually just stand next to it, left hand on the handlebar, right hand on the passenger peg. Then pull straight back. Works like a charm every time.

60% of the time it works every time 

[SirSeanSean]

Well I finally got it! Feeling very accomplished

[cryber27]

I love this site. I too was having difficulty getting my bike onto the center stand...I stand a mighty 5'7 and weigh just a shade under 130. But upon watching the video and reading through this thread I went out and practiced in the garage and BLAM! I can get that bike up without needing to phone a friend! LOL. You guys and girls rock!

[green427]

If anyone has it I'd like to see a video of one of you "riding" your bike off the center stand. For those of us that just swing our feet in the air when the bike is up on the cs being able to do that would be a great help. I gotta admit I am terrified to actually try it though..... 

Burgi:

I just finished repairing the R/R on my bike and remembered that someone here wanted to see a video of us "rolling off" the centerstand, so I grabbed my cheapo $40 videocam and recorded this brief video of me doing it. The bike is on a slight incline. Does this answer your question, or do you want me to try something different?