Mtbjay
In love with two-wheeled machines
This is my first big bike, and first bike with center-stand; I can't get 'er up! Any tips?
My technique: I was facing the kickstand side of the bike, left hand near the handle bar clamp, right hand on the passenger grab rail. In neutral, I get a slight roll going backwards, then step down hard on the stand. I can feel it pivoting up, but usually feels I still have a ways to go to reach the tipping point.
I can't seem to get enough momentum doing it alone, and fear of losing control and dropping the beast. Maybe I'm just to wimpy?
(Changing the final drive oil was… interesting w/o use of the center stand. )
My technique: I was facing the kickstand side of the bike, left hand near the handle bar clamp, right hand on the passenger grab rail. In neutral, I get a slight roll going backwards, then step down hard on the stand. I can feel it pivoting up, but usually feels I still have a ways to go to reach the tipping point.
I can't seem to get enough momentum doing it alone, and fear of losing control and dropping the beast. Maybe I'm just to wimpy?
(Changing the final drive oil was… interesting w/o use of the center stand. )