It's not about "muscle" peeps
It's "technique"
I'm quite slightly built and only 5' 8" 11 stone and I can get "almost" any bike onto it's centre stand
The majority of modern bike have what are called a "tread down" stands
If I was there I could show you how
Try to "stand" on the extender and let the wieght of the bike roll backwards whilst just "steadying" the bike with 1 hand on the bars and 1 on the grab handle or other convenient holding point
DONT try to "LIFT" the bike (you will only hurt yourself)
Sorry I can't be of more practical help at the moment
I did a few "demonstrations" at the "novice maintenance day" which BM had at Squires a couple of years ago
Maybe it's time for another one
Emzed is right. Not about strength or height its technique. I'm only 5' 4", bit heavier than Emzed though. Once you get it, it's there for good. Had a centrestand fiited to my bike and I just put my right foot on the "sticking out bit" and then put all my weight on that foot, while easing the bike backwards. Make sure both feet of the stand are on the ground though Just like he said
Two things i would like to add.
1, Do not pull on the bars.
2, Make sure your toes are lower then your heel, so your weight goes down your leg to your toes, if your heel is lower your your weight goes they instead.
emzed you are correct hun.me im 5"5 and can easily get my zzr1100 on to the mainstand.brute force and ignorance only makes it harder.just relax let the bikes weight do the work
Hi
I re-read all your comments on here again................just been out in me garage SUCESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! did it 3 times to ake sure. Chuffed now. Thanks
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