LOL. Yeah, but there goes the pain in the back again!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:GTS-1000@;LISTSERV.UGA.EDU]On Behalf
> Of Boman, Jeff
> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 12:56 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Another new GTS'er
>
>
> Henry,
>
> The only thing I left out was to be sure that the bike is in
> neutral. It's
> a real bitch trying to get it on the center stand while in gear,
> but it can
> be done.
>
> atb Jeff B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Henry S. Winokur [mailto:henwin@;ATLANTECH.NET]
> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 9:54 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Another new GTS'er
>
>
> > 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
>
