Coming down off of center stand

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Did I kill this thread?

I didn't mean to.

Self-deprecation is always funny, even on the internet? No?

Sorry, I'll go back to my rock...
 

Sierra1

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Coming down off the center stand with the side stand out.
You will feel your fillings in your teeth.
It’s bone jarring.....
I've always been worried about what it would do to the bike. Especially with the Tenere's aluminum side stand.
 
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ballisticexchris

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Wait, but you thought to insult someone (maybe me, but probably not, ok it's me)...
Yes it's you. I'm not insulting at all. It's a simple fact that using the centerstand to launch is a poser move. Nothing wrong with doing it, other than increasing the risk of a tip over. Just not my style. I'm at the age that I'm not worried about saving time just to make myself look or feel better. This sport is risky as it is without taking unnecessary chances.

When I'm stopped and mounted I like to have a foot firmly planted on the ground. It's what works for me and I was taught from the time I learned riding to the recent riding school I went to.
 
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Yes it's you. I'm not insulting at all. It's a simple fact that using the centerstand to launch is a poser move. Nothing wrong with doing it, other than increasing the risk of a tip over. Just not my style. I'm at the age that I'm not worried about saving time just to make myself look or feel better. This sport is risky as it is without taking unnecessary chances.

When I'm stopped and mounted I like to have a foot firmly planted on the ground. It's what works for me and I was taught from the time I learned riding to the recent riding school I went to.
pshaw, I'm at that age where every moment counts! I need that extra few seconds yo!

Tally Ho! Off the center stand I go!

And awaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
 

jeckyll

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Rocking off the centre stand is one of the least risky things in my commute.

I only do it unloaded, sidestand up, clutch in...
 

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I've seen GS riders ride off the center stand. I guess it's cool. As previously commented, the forward balance of the S10 while on the center stand is not well conducive to this approach though it seems some have mastered it. I guess it's cool.

I mostly only use the center stand in the home garage and even then only because I need the few extra inches of space - upright bike vs. leaned over bike - to maneuver my other bikes in and out of the tight confines.

I use a conservative method. Roll in, transmission to neutral, key off, side stand down, dismount, lift onto center stand. Take off is pretty much the reverse. Drop bike from center stand while side stand is down (as long as the bike is unloaded), lean bike onto side stand, mount, side stand up, start and go.

I find that with my Jessie paniers installed, gripping the passenger handles is difficult, so I added a handle (Jeep roll bar grab handle). This one is wearing out but they came in a 4-pack so will replace when it's unusable. It looks cheesy but it helps me and I use it all the time.
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SuckSqueezeBangBlow

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I've seen GS riders ride off the center stand. I guess it's cool. As previously commented, the forward balance of the S10 while on the center stand is not well conducive to this approach though it seems some have mastered it. I guess it's cool.

I mostly only use the center stand in the home garage and even then only because I need the few extra inches of space - upright bike vs. leaned over bike - to maneuver my other bikes in and out of the tight confines.

I use a conservative method. Roll in, transmission to neutral, key off, side stand down, dismount, lift onto center stand. Take off is pretty much the reverse. Drop bike from center stand while side stand is down (as long as the bike is unloaded), lean bike onto side stand, mount, side stand up, start and go.

I find that with my Jessie paniers installed, gripping the passenger handles is difficult, so I added a handle (Jeep roll bar grab handle). This one is wearing out but they came in a 4-pack so will replace when it's unusable. It looks cheesy but it helps me and I use it all the time.
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What a great idea! Where did you get that handle from? I always have a hard time getting it up on the centre stand, especially now that I have the Altrider soft luggage on it. This would work really well.
 

mcycle-nut

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I prefer to mount the bike when it's on the centre stand, left foot on peg, then feet on ground on, rock the bike forward. When dismounting, side stand down with left foot on ground if I'm not running the bags. If the bags are on, I have to dismount with the left foot on the peg. I don't like doing that if I don't have to, as it I'm always nervous about something going awry, such as bike falling over, stand breaking etc.
 

wjfawb0

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I have my 2019 ST ES preloaded for my 240lb/109kg weight, and I rocked it off the center stand without thinking and bumped the ground with the side stand. I'm 6'-0"/183cm, and with my weight, I easily flat foot the ground when I'm sitting on the ST. I usually put my feet down and rock it off the center stand. I took my 115lb 10 year old on a ride the other day, and the back tire had good traction with 350+lbs of ballast sitting on the bike. :D
 
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