Speaking of center stands

[Hinermad]

Boriqua's question about side or center stands reminded me of something I wanted to ask. Is there a trick to getting a GS up onto the center stand? On a level surface I just can't rock the bike up onto it. I have to run the front tire up onto a board or paver that's at least an inch and a half thick before I can get the bike up on the stand.

With my old 450 I could step on the peg on the side of the stand, lift the handlebars, and rock the bike back onto the stand in one motion. But not with the 750. Am I missing something?

 

[Nessism]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...sier-way-to-put-your-bike-on-the-center-stand

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?157764-Trick-to-get-Bike-on-Center-Stand

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?150831-cant-get-bike-on-center-stand

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?101887-Getting-Bike-on-Centre-Stand

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?92632-Getting-a-katana-on-its-centre-stand

 

[GSXR7ED]

OMG,

This question has been asked...look at all the references!

For me, (since I have bad knees) using a cut to length (10 inches) 2 X 4, I do what you said and push it on the wood then pull back on center stand. So much easier!


Ed

 

[sharpy]

dont lift it, use your foot. Andif ure struggling maybe ure shocks too short/compressed. tyres low profile or your too short.

 

[Redman]

.................., lift the handlebars, and rock the bike back onto the stand in one motion. But not with the 750. Am I missing something?

Missing something...?
Dont use handlebars to lift/pull.
One hand on bars just to steer and keep bike upright while get both centerstand feet on the ground.
Other hand on the grabbar (or other) near/under back of seat. Pull Up on back of bike while stepping down on the lever on the center strand.
Are other details, but I am pointing out the big difference/differences from what you described.


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[Boriqua]

Like the others have said .. its more foot downward than lift. I hold on to the bars and grab hold of the grab bar but I use very little upper body. Its mostly just to steady the bike and align the two legs of the center stand. Its best to make sure both feet are on the ground even before you start the push. So long as I give the grab bar a bit of a jolt to get it moving it all pivots on my downward foot pressure.

 

[GSXR7ED]

Ugh!

Stepping down with your foot is what hurts my right knee. Now, leaning the bike backwards is easier when the front tire is elevated.

I cringe when I see the video that shows the amount of foot pressure needed to lift the bike.


Ed

 

[Hinermad]

Thanks folks! But what is this "grab bar" I keep hearing about?

 

[Nessism]

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[sam000lee]

My GS450 is super easy to get up on the center stand and I would always do it while ON the bike. When I got my GS750 I couldn't figure out how to get it until I did it OFF the bike. I put it down with my right foot while wiggling it to make sure it's level, then put weight on the stand, lift using the grab bar with my right hand and nudge it backwards with my left.

 

[GSXR7ED]

Thanks folks! But what is this "grab bar" I keep hearing about?

Are you pulling our leg?

The grab bar is located next to the seat situated around the back end of the seat.


Ed

 

[1978GS750E]

1978 GS750 grab bar

1978 GS750 grab bar

Looks like this!

Mounts at the shock and the frame.

 

[Guest]

Are you pulling our leg?



Ed

The grab rails are removable on some models (previous owner might have removed)?

 

[GSXR7ED]

The grab rails are removable on some models (previous owner might have removed)?

I'm not trying to be condescending...I've only been riding since 2011 and owned my "T" since 2013 so I'm being genuine about my comment.

These vintage bikes are known to have grab rails...it's an education for all who get involved with these bikes.


Ed

 

[Hinermad]

The grab rails are removable on some models (previous owner might have removed)?

Ah, I think I understand now. My bike has an aftermarket sissy bar that was installed by a previous owner and part of the frame for that covers the grab bar. (Or maybe replaces it. I'll have to look.) I've been on the fence about removing it; sounds like it needs to go.

Thanks folks!

 

[GSXR7ED]

You're welcome Dave,

Can you post pics of this set up?


Ed

 

[Hinermad]

Can you post pics of this set up?

Sure, here you go. The rail that's attached to the outside of the shock absorber is part of the sissy bar. I can see the grab rail behind it, but there's not enough space between the sissy bar rail and the seat for me to get my fingers in there to grab either one.

Sorry the photos aren't better, but it's 15F here right now and there's a lake effect snow warning, so I wanted to get back inside.

Thanks again!

 

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Yes, having the grab rail is important. Everyone has a different way to describe the procedure to get the bike on the center stand. I used to just stand close to the bike, hold the bar and grab rail, push the stand to contact the ground, and simultaneously push to keep pressure on the stand as I lifted the rail up and the bike just pops back. I think many people make it harder on themselves because they lean away from the bike, thinking the bike could fall and they want to use their weight to stop the bike from falling away. In that posture, it's much more difficult.
I still use the same procedure but I use a 2X6 under the rear tire now. The bike practically jumps on to the stand now. I can see where using the wood under the front tire would work but I think using the wood under the rear tire is more effective. Try the rear and see what you think.

 

[GSXR7ED]

I definitely will try the rear tire trick...considering the front tire recommendation worked.


Ed

 

[Redman]

One hand on handlebar.
Push on the lever of the center stand, manover/tilt bike till can feel that BOTH of the centerstand feet are on the ground.
Other hand on the grab bar (or part of sissy bar, or whatrever so can pick up on back end of bike).
Stand on the the lever of the centerstand - this is enough to hold bike upright, it isnt going to fall over.
Keep leg straight if this hurts your knee.
Dont just push on the lever, stand on it, right over it, on top of it, maybe even stand on it so other foot is off the ground.
Then pull up on the grab bar, while standing on the lever. The total of you standing on the lever and you pulling up on the grab bar add together to lift the bike up on the center stand.

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