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For some years now I've had a bad back and found this to really help me getting the wing on the center stand.
I use a piece of 1"x 6" lumber 6" or so long (actual 3/4"x5 1/2"x 6"in length.) I've fastened this to the floor in the garage with double stick automotive tape so it won't move around.
I ride the bike over it and stop with the rear tire on the board, and put the side stand down. This takes a little getting used to because the bike leans over more, but not to worry.
Get hold of the left side passenger hand grip with the right hand and the left handle bar grip with the left hand. Put your right foot on the center stand lever. Start lifting the bike to the right while pressing on the center stand lever. When you feel the right side of the center stand touch the floor and the bike is vertical. Pull back and up,shifting your weight onto the lever trying to push it through the floor.
You will be surprised how easy the bike comes up onto the center stand. I carry one of these in the saddle bag on trips also, so if I want to put the bike on the center stand at night I don't have to struggle with it.
Try it you will like it.
From the Northwest Corner
Ron
I use a piece of 1"x 6" lumber 6" or so long (actual 3/4"x5 1/2"x 6"in length.) I've fastened this to the floor in the garage with double stick automotive tape so it won't move around.
I ride the bike over it and stop with the rear tire on the board, and put the side stand down. This takes a little getting used to because the bike leans over more, but not to worry.
Get hold of the left side passenger hand grip with the right hand and the left handle bar grip with the left hand. Put your right foot on the center stand lever. Start lifting the bike to the right while pressing on the center stand lever. When you feel the right side of the center stand touch the floor and the bike is vertical. Pull back and up,shifting your weight onto the lever trying to push it through the floor.
You will be surprised how easy the bike comes up onto the center stand. I carry one of these in the saddle bag on trips also, so if I want to put the bike on the center stand at night I don't have to struggle with it.
Try it you will like it.
From the Northwest Corner
Ron