> Let's all compare notes on how to place the GTS on its center stand (from > the riding position). > > 1. Lower side stand. > 2. Allow cycle to lean left to weight the stand. > 3. Dismount on left side. > 4. Grab handle bars to straighten front wheel and erect the bike to > balanced position. > 5. With your left hand still holding the left handle bar reach down with > right hand and grasp frame just under seat on left side of cycle. > 6. Using right foot rotate center stand down from stowed position to > contact ground. > 7. Still holding on with the left hand at the left handlebar and > the right > on the frame, step on center stand and using body weight rotate bike > backward, (this movement is upward and backward). > 8. Lift Side Stand with left foot into stowed position. > > I'm not trying to insult anyone's intelligence on the list but the images > that came to mind reading Tom's message brought up several safety > concerns. > The last thing Tom wants to experience is having to pick this > 600+ pound pig > off the ground, or worst, having it pulled off of him.
Jeff, I find your description very good. Your description should work for all bikes. What is important is using one's body weight on the center stand, while forcing the bike to roll backwards by pulling rearward with one's left hand to LEVER the bike up, not trying to "lift" it up. I used to have a 87 Kawasaki Concours, and if you think the GTS heavy, then you've never ridden a "heavy" bike. Following your method, which is how I would do it, even the 675 lb. Connie went right up unto her stand. I've never had a problem with bigger bikes, either, though! Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, R1100RT-P, AMA, MRF, Nationally Certified Riding Instructor Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force West Bethesda, MD USA
