Best Center Stand Short Person Technique Large Bikes K1600b Grand America HONDA, HARLEY.

*NEW INFO INCLUDED* This is the 3rd video in this series where we have discussed the techniques for rolling your heavy bike onto it's center stand. This time we break down how a man that is 5'6" tall utilizes the correct technique to easily manipulate his bike onto the center stand. The board that I made was cut down so it would specifically fit to the inside bottom of my top trunk.
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[@californiahikebike]

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[@jimmyt55]

I’m under 140lbs. , and I have been doing this since the Goldwing hit the dealership in 1975. Technique is paramount. Lately with my aging body I have added a piece of 1”x board under front wheel, which truly makes it 50% easier. Teaching others is rewarding. ✌️

[@CenoMoto33]

Thanks for helping those of us who need it! I just installed a center stand on my 2016 Honda CTX700D, a lightweight at only 518 pounds. I was only able to get the bike on the stand one time after numerous attempts, and even pulling a muscle. Your technique is something I will be trying. I'm a noobie rider so I don't have much experience. The only reason I can come up with for why the board method works is that it reduces the distance the bike has to rise to get on the stand, due to the thickness of the board. I bet most others got it right away, but I didn't. Duh. So using a 1" board instead of a 3/4" board should make it even easier. There is a comment below in this regard. I'm 72, and just got my license in March. I'm in good shape - but not strong like bull.

[@californiahikebike]

Seriously it's all technique! You'll get it and without the board...

[@maryd826]

I really hope you find this comment as it is filled with an enormous amount of gratitude! I have literally watched and attempted around 5-6 videos trying various techniques to no avail. I actually finally gave up and came inside and decided I was done for tonight. Then I watched two of your videos and after this one I decided I might as well try one more time... Maybe its obvious to most but I had no idea how the lifting up was meant to work as leverage with the foot pushing down...and being a shorter lighter weight female trying other techniques that never explained this, I was beginning to think the bike was going to get the best of me. Needless to say I went out and tried your technique and finally conquered the center stand... ! It actually worked so well I was able to do it multiple times in a row no problem... Thank you so much for taking the time to explain it so thoroughly and simply. You are an excellent teacher!

[@californiahikebike]

That's awesome news! Congratulations on that accomplishment. You just learned that once you get it and have felt the technique work, it all of sudden gets easier. Thanks for the feedback!

[@aeroplod]

Hi. 70 years old, 2 spinal operations, 6'2" and 208 lbs. On smooth level ground it's easy to put my 2019 Goldwing tour on the centre stand. However, if one wheel is in even a slight dip, it becomes exponentially harder. My garage floor is uneven so to save my back I use the wood block method. It almost climbs up on it's own! A good video, thanks.

[@californiahikebike]

The wood block definitely works!

[@asaadalsulaiman6746]

Yeeeee I did it, I watched several Videos on the subject but failed to get my gl1800 on the center stand, I was truly frustrated. Tonight I watched your video, got up went to the bike, first trial was encouraging, second one was an easy success, thanks a lot you did reach me with your way of explaining it. Thumps up to you.👍👍👍

[@californiahikebike]

Wow! That's great. Thank you for the feedback and very glad my video helped! 👏 👏 👏

[@asaadalsulaiman6746]

@@californiahikebike many thanks to you sir

[@roadglide]

Great job guys. Tips, tricks and all things learned from experience becomes our wisdom. Both bikes look amazing. Ride safe and ride often.

[@californiahikebike]

Thanks my friend...you too!

[@williamking3407]

I’m 5’7” and also had the exact Goldwing as your friend. I’m picking up my 2018 next weekend and this helped so thank you!

[@californiahikebike]

Cool! Congrats! You'll love it....

[@californiahikebike]

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[@masterspin7796]

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[@claytonwchurchill9308]

Great video, thank you!

[@californiahikebike]

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[@m.f.m.67]

Where is the suspension preload set on the BMW? Makes a big difference.

[@sajwaniuae3158]

Thank you for the information

[@californiahikebike]

Certainly! Hope it helped...

[@sajwaniuae3158]

✌️✌️👍👍

[@frankward8003]

Its easier to put the Gold Wing on its centerstand if you're wearing proper footwear when riding a motorcycle..low top sneakers are too soft and flex into your foot from the load...yea, you can do it with sneakers but not as well as with boots on your feet.

[@californiahikebike]

I asked Eric about that because I agree. He said the Sketchers he is wearing has a fairly robust, firm sole. For me, it's uncomfortable even in hiking boots so it's always riding boots.

[@Fajar-cl3ru]

5.6, just about my height! Thank you for the video. Now i want a Goldwing 😄

[@californiahikebike]

Thanks for stopping by and glad to help! My suggestion would be to ride both bikes (Or any others you are interested in) and base it on feel rather than which one is easier to roll onto the center stand. I've ridden both and my preference is the torque and sportiness of the Beemer. But I ride 2 up a lot and that factors in as well.

[@jimmyt55]

Beemer is a taller machine… at 5’4”, just couldn’t get comfortable, so my Goldwing will be my last bike, bound to outlast me (I am 69 years old)

[@duncanjowett5575]

Fair few videos on getting it up but hadrly any look at getting these big girls back down. Had my 1200 Goldwing nearly 3 years and i still struggle to get it off the centrestand while on the bike? Once in a while it goes real easy but i can never pinpoint what i did different...A film on this would be really good.

[@reddog8145]

Getting off the centre stand I stand on the left, make sure the side stand is down, take hold of the handle bars as you do when riding, left hand left grip , right hand right grip , front wheel pointing forward and push. As the bike drops off the stand I squeeze the front brake. The bike naturally leans slightly towards you and once off the stand you can gently put it on the side stand. I only do this on level ground, not on anything facing down hill. It’s the method thought on advance and police motorcycle courses. It’s better than sitting on the bike rocking like a demented badger. But otherwise good vid on technique

[@californiahikebike]

What bike?

[@reddog8145]

@@californiahikebike I have a k1600b 2022, bought new, my previous bike was a k1600b 2020 bmw staff bike. 👍

[@californiahikebike]

@reddog8145 Hmmm...I guess I'll continue to be the demented badger since my prosthetic knee won't allow for a controlled push. How tall are you?

[@reddog8145]

@@californiahikebike Well my demented badger, I’m 5’8 & 95kg, which I’m trying to reduce, weight not height that is. Your quite right about needing good boots though trainers are a no no. I put my bike on the centre stand in my garage after every ride, mainly to enable me to check the oil, so your advice is spot on about getting it onto the stand. By the way lots or people who review the bike say you can’t get a full face helmet into the panniers ( saddle bags ). I have a size 56 Schuberth and have no problem. If you put the helmet on it’s side, visa facing towards the front of the bike and the bottom of the helmet facing back towards you, you can fit the helmet in no problem, also still leaves room for some other bits you might want to store.

[@californiahikebike]

@@reddog8145 I can get my wife's helmet in no problem. Good idea for a video! LOL

[@stube49]

Erik looks pretty strong...

[@californiahikebike]

Yup....beast mode!

[@MrLeo3D]

I'm not able to put my Bandit 1200 on center stand without help, I have been using this stand on smaller motorcycles effortlessly. I was also thinking of putting board under wheels. This video taught that instead of both wheels I need to put under rear wheel only. Can suspension setup different from stock settings will need change in technique too?

[@californiahikebike]

Glad the board technique helped. Basically any optional setting that lifts your bike higher makes it easier to roll up onto the center stand.

[@albertoamenedosonara3258]

What is the brand of the seat of the BMW? Very good video👍🏻

[@californiahikebike]

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[@jonnanderson6489]

By now you'd think Goldwings would have Formula 1 hydraulic lifts.

[@californiahikebike]

🤣🤣😂🤣

[@germansestopal6167]

Good video. Question: is the motorcycle in first gear or neutral? .from Mexico!

[@californiahikebike]

Hola! Neutral for sure....

[@narmac01]

,,Im 5'6" and 165 pounds,,and my 2009 wing is no issue,,,,,,whats height got to do with it?,,,

[@californiahikebike]

Easy there hoss. I made this video as a direct request from folks in a forum. Feel free to read some of the comments below. Some shorter guys were blaming the difficulty on their height. This was to counter that argument that, in fact, it was technique not height. So sounds like you have the technique down. Congrats!

[@narmac01]

@@californiahikebike,,,if one has any issue getting a heavy bike up on the main,,just ride the front wheel up on a 1" board,,,,this info is as old as myself at 67 years....

[@californiahikebike]

@@narmac01 Yes sir. That's why it's in this video! And tge one I did specifically addressing it. Thanks for watching!

[@bruceyung70]

Don't you have to change gear to Neutral first?

[@californiahikebike]

It would be easier! ☺️

[@timbarnett3898]

Can you center stand your bike on gravel, not a hard surface?

[@californiahikebike]

I've done it before depending on the size of the gravel. I did it on pea gravel before wiping away the gravel to settle it on the harder surface below. I don't think I would try on larger gravel as there is not a sure "footing" to keep it steady as you roll up onto the stand. For instance as you start to roll up one leg slips off a larger piece of gravel and tilts the bike away from you.....resulting in pucker factor. Not sure I would do it in most circumstances on gravel.

[@reddog8145]

Ooooh no don’t try this on gravel unless you want to practice picking up your bike. You need a hard surface for the centre stand

[@justforhelpstudios593]

Wach mi chanal even a kid get motivated to put center stand I put center stand for heavy bike without putting my both leg in ground No lies 100% truth

[@laryangel4082]

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[@noodle_Cx]

im 5'4, skinny girl and I can put a bike on center stand. It's all about technique.

[@californiahikebike]

Agree 100% What bike?

[@atomicdmt8763]

bike in GEAR.........correct?

[@californiahikebike]

I leave mine in neutral. Not sure if you would be fighting it trying to roll up on center stand.

[@darrylwbraun]

There are so many bad videos on this subject. This video is NOT one of them. There was nothing in this video that I disagreed with. Now... tell people how to get their bikes OFF the center stand.

[@californiahikebike]

Lol. Thanks Man! Check this one out at about 5:20. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGTXhXSMadNgeLs

[@MalShakur]

Why don't people understand that it's all technique? How big and strong you are should NOT matter.

[@californiahikebike]

I have to admit I was muscling it until this bike. Then when it was impossible, I had to work on the technique and voila!

[@MalShakur]

@@californiahikebike Indeed if you are muscling it you are doing it wrong. Very nice bike btw sir.

[@californiahikebike]

@@MalShakur Thanks! Just did a 9 day 3400 mile ride to Yellowstone. It was pretty epic. I love this bike..