Thank you very much, Chris. I'm 78 years old and recently bought a GL1800 after a 50-year hiatus from riding. And, my biggest bike before this one was a Honda 450. Needless to say I've been using the kick stand on this Goldwing for months. That is until i saw your excellent, step-by-step instructions. Now, it seems so easy! Thanks again.
Hey Cruiseman, your explanation is very good, only at 03:00 ... NEVER! ... Never turn your front wheel by force! (like you did) if you keep repeating this you get play (more than 5mm, which is normal) on your steering gear! This happened to me, so I had to replace the two small steering rods. Fortunately for me in warranty. Better ensure that your wheel is in line during the last meter while driving, or walk at walking when in line! Stay Safe.
Good Job! Still amazes me how many can't put there Wings on the center stand. It's just a simple transfer of energy. I've had three abdominal hernia surgery's with double door mats in my abdomen now, shot back, tweaked hips, knees and shoulders. There's a video of a gentleman that has only one leg, is a small man and he flips his 5th gen wing right up on the center stand while controlling his crutch. It's just like you did it. Stand the bike up on the center stand, straighten front wheel out, get in close, transfer energy into the lever attached to the center stand and finish with the grab bar. Don't pull on the handle bar, just keep the wheel straight, pulling on the handle bar is a waste of energy not to mention over time you could damage the spindle and not get anything accomplished. The energy triangle is 10% handle bar, 60% center stand, 30% grab bar. Also if you have the outrigger grab bars on the bike you need to lean a bit into the bike to counter the natural up and away pull the outrigger grab bar will induce thus killing energy in the center stand.
I have a 08 with nice crash bars I use 8x12 3/4plywood that I park the rear tire on. I have a arm that has limited strength just putting the bike up 3/4 of a inch makes it so easy for me. Now with the newer design 2018-2021 I'm not sure they have crash bars or even how the center of gravity is on the newer design. I have.never dropped my bike doing this. But you might want to start with 1/2 ply. This will make the bike where you use half the amount of force just by make the rear tire higher. Hope this helps.
One small consideration if it's a huge strain to get the bike up on the stand is to ensure that the ground is even. If a wheel is in the smallest depression, usually unnoticeable, the effort required increases exponentially. My 2019 Goldwing is easy on perfectly level and even ground but it took three days of painkillers before I could ride again as on inspection, my rear wheel was in a slight depression no more the 1/4 inch below the rest of the concrete.
Yes you are right. With mine I've learned how much effort is needed to get it up on the stand on flat, smooth ground. If it feels like it will need more because of unnoticed undulations I don't strain to lift it up. I just drop it back down on to the side stand. Usually I only use the centre stand in my garage or other locations where the bike will be parked for longer periods. When out and about mostly I just use the sidestand. That said, on smooth level ground the bike goes up on to the stand very easily. In fact, as someone who is only 5'6" and just over 140lbs I'd say it takes more effort to get it back down off the stand.
@@iannicholson9875 I'm with you on that. Don't ever risk your back. Sometimes we have to use the centre stand so I drive onto a half inch wooden block and it goes on with one hand in my pocket!
Thanks Cruisy for this great instruction video! You are helping a lot of riders do it the right way. I once stopped for gas, put it on center at the pump, stupid idea, because there was a small decline. I didn't notice until I was unable to get it off again. Had to ask a fellow refueller to give me some extra "handling" power .
Yes, did that once at my garage. Same position, with my ‘12, and I could push it off on the uphill. Did it with the ‘16 and had to get the neighbor involved. And, before you ask, the time difference was only 3 months, so I don’t think I got puny in that short time span.
Thanks, CM....Great stuff! I can now see where I was going wrong...I had my right foot facing forward, meaning that I was slightly twisted and more physical lifting was involved (which is difficult!). Tried it your way and it's much easier!
Foot position doesn't matter much. I do it with my foot facing forward. The key is to transfer your weight as much as possible to the pad. Left foot, right foot doesn't matter as long as your weight pushes down directly.
Could there be some hydraulic/electrical assistance added to facilitate this? If my memory does not fail me this was the case some decades ago with the RT... Great work, Cruiseman!! I love your channel!!
for people that are not of average strength.... you can have a welder add an extension of two inches it will increase your leverage.... make certain you do not block its normal range of motion....
txs for the heart .... we welded a nut to the center kick stand so you can screw a two inch bolt with a metal pad with weld knots on it..... to move your monster in a garage by yourself in tight quarters ...home depo 4 wheel moving cart and screw a half inch plyboard on top...put on center stand ...you can spin the monster in circles! just a little care is all....
I notice that the foot lever is quite large compared to other motorcycles. So you can get more leverage, which I suppose Honda designed considering the weight of the Bike. My Brother had a Suzuki GT750 Water Buffallo, and the grab rail was too far back, and the foot lever on the stand was to small. So, I was not able to lift it, even though it was about 300 pounds less than the Gold Wing. I had a Suzuki GT550 which had the same stand, but was much lighter, and I was able to lift that. Its all down to leverage, and the relation of the the grab rail to the stand.
I ride the 2018 Honda Gold Wing Airbag unit and am very happy with it. I hope that I never get to try out that feature on the bike like any other insurance that one carries, if the need ever arises I hope that it makes a difference. I primarily purchased it because of the red/black color scheme thinking that it would be unique. Now they have that color scheme for other years and models. That bummed me out.
The one thing I have noticed is that leaving the sidestand down may get in the way; and I have dumped an older GL by that sidestand getting caught in a pant cuff. I think it is key that you must swing the left foot out of the way or it gets whacked by centrestand 4:09
My I ask what setting do you your supinison set on. I know it makes a big diff erence from 8 on or a 20. I can't get my bike on the center stand cat 8 but set at a 20 I can do it with one finger.
Having overcome my fear that the bike will tip over I studied your video and failed. Worse, the bike fell over on its right side and now I have some serious scratches on my right saddlebag. It sure would be nice to know what I did wrong because , after I get my saddlebag fixed, I'll never try to use the centerstand again.
@@gordonb216 "The frame does not end up higher" ??? Yes... my GL 1800/2018 with the max pre-load stand... two and luggage the frame = 2 inch (5 cm) higher (= if not? Than there is a problem with the preload! 😡👎 So yes, once again the frame does end higher and makes the center stand operation easier! 😄 👍
Quick question for you Cruise man… Did you end up keeping the Ultimate seat or did you go back to your wing soft seat? The reason I ask is that for the cost difference I’m considering the wing soft but if you feel the ultimate is far better than I may just pony up the dough and purchase that.
I ended up going back to the WingSoft. I loved the Ultimate, but had a viewer who talked me out of it. The WingSoft offers the same comfort level, IMO.
I completely disagree with the way you are doing the center stand! Put your right foot the opposite way and it’s extremely easy... I can even do that with a lightweight passenger..
Thank you very much, Chris. I'm 78 years old and recently bought a GL1800 after a 50-year hiatus from riding. And, my biggest bike before this one was a Honda 450. Needless to say I've been using the kick stand on this Goldwing for months. That is until i saw your excellent, step-by-step instructions. Now, it seems so easy! Thanks again.
Finally. I was able to do this because of your instruction. I’m new to the Goldwing community coming from BMW K1600s. I enjoy your videos 😊
Hey Cruiseman, your explanation is very good, only at 03:00 ... NEVER! ... Never turn your front wheel by force! (like you did) if you keep repeating this you get play (more than 5mm, which is normal) on your steering gear! This happened to me, so I had to replace the two small steering rods. Fortunately for me in warranty. Better ensure that your wheel is in line during the last meter while driving, or walk at walking when in line! Stay Safe.
Good Job! Still amazes me how many can't put there Wings on the center stand. It's just a simple transfer of energy. I've had three abdominal hernia surgery's with double door mats in my abdomen now, shot back, tweaked hips, knees and shoulders. There's a video of a gentleman that has only one leg, is a small man and he flips his 5th gen wing right up on the center stand while controlling his crutch. It's just like you did it. Stand the bike up on the center stand, straighten front wheel out, get in close, transfer energy into the lever attached to the center stand and finish with the grab bar. Don't pull on the handle bar, just keep the wheel straight, pulling on the handle bar is a waste of energy not to mention over time you could damage the spindle and not get anything accomplished. The energy triangle is 10% handle bar, 60% center stand, 30% grab bar. Also if you have the outrigger grab bars on the bike you need to lean a bit into the bike to counter the natural up and away pull the outrigger grab bar will induce thus killing energy in the center stand.
I have a 08 with nice crash bars I use 8x12 3/4plywood that I park the rear tire on. I have a arm that has limited strength just putting the bike up 3/4 of a inch makes it so easy for me. Now with the newer design 2018-2021 I'm not sure they have crash bars or even how the center of gravity is on the newer design. I have.never dropped my bike doing this. But you might want to start with 1/2 ply. This will make the bike where you use half the amount of force just by make the rear tire higher. Hope this helps.
Creative intelligent idea, thank you!
Nice tips, not only for just the goldwing!
I'm still with my 2016 for the moment, but never had an issue with this, but I'm sure there are many that do...Many that will appreciate this video.🤗
Looks easy. Key is to keep that front tire straight and do not try to pick the bike up. Not many of us strong enough to pick up a GW.
One small consideration if it's a huge strain to get the bike up on the stand is to ensure that the ground is even. If a wheel is in the smallest depression, usually unnoticeable, the effort required increases exponentially.
My 2019 Goldwing is easy on perfectly level and even ground but it took three days of painkillers before I could ride again as on inspection, my rear wheel was in a slight depression no more the 1/4 inch below the rest of the concrete.
Yes you are right. With mine I've learned how much effort is needed to get it up on the stand on flat, smooth ground. If it feels like it will need more because of unnoticed undulations I don't strain to lift it up. I just drop it back down on to the side stand. Usually I only use the centre stand in my garage or other locations where the bike will be parked for longer periods. When out and about mostly I just use the sidestand. That said, on smooth level ground the bike goes up on to the stand very easily. In fact, as someone who is only 5'6" and just over 140lbs I'd say it takes more effort to get it back down off the stand.
@@iannicholson9875 I'm with you on that. Don't ever risk your back.
Sometimes we have to use the centre stand so I drive onto a half inch wooden block and it goes on with one hand in my pocket!
Thank you Cruiseman.
Thank you
Thanks Cruisy for this great instruction video! You are helping a lot of riders do it the right way. I once stopped for gas, put it on center at the pump, stupid idea, because there was a small decline. I didn't notice until I was unable to get it off again. Had to ask a fellow refueller to give me some extra "handling" power .
Yes, did that once at my garage. Same position, with my ‘12, and I could push it off on the uphill. Did it with the ‘16 and had to get the neighbor involved. And, before you ask, the time difference was only 3 months, so I don’t think I got puny in that short time span.
Thanks, CM....Great stuff!
I can now see where I was going wrong...I had my right foot facing forward, meaning that I was slightly twisted and more physical lifting was involved (which is difficult!).
Tried it your way and it's much easier!
Foot position doesn't matter much. I do it with my foot facing forward. The key is to transfer your weight as much as possible to the pad. Left foot, right foot doesn't matter as long as your weight pushes down directly.
Great video, very helpful tips!
Thanks Cruisman !! super helpful !!
Could there be some hydraulic/electrical assistance added to facilitate this?
If my memory does not fail me this was the case some decades ago with the RT...
Great work, Cruiseman!! I love your channel!!
Well people make sure your parking brake is off or if Manual in neutral. Rear tire has to roll.
To get the bike down get on bike and jog bike forward.
for people that are not of average strength.... you can have a welder add an extension of two inches it will increase your leverage....
make certain you do not block its normal range of motion....
txs for the heart ....
we welded a nut to the center kick stand so you can screw a two inch bolt with a metal pad with weld knots on it.....
to move your monster in a garage by yourself in tight quarters ...home depo 4 wheel moving cart and screw a half inch plyboard on top...put on center stand ...you can spin the monster in circles!
just a little care is all....
I notice that the foot lever is quite large compared to other motorcycles. So you can get
more leverage, which I suppose Honda designed considering the weight of the Bike. My
Brother had a Suzuki GT750 Water Buffallo, and the grab rail was too far back, and the
foot lever on the stand was to small. So, I was not able to lift it, even though it was about
300 pounds less than the Gold Wing. I had a Suzuki GT550 which had the same stand, but
was much lighter, and I was able to lift that. Its all down to leverage, and the relation of
the the grab rail to the stand.
I ride the 2018 Honda Gold Wing Airbag unit and am very happy with it. I hope that I never get to try out that feature on the bike like any other insurance that one carries, if the need ever arises I hope that it makes a difference. I primarily purchased it because of the red/black color scheme thinking that it would be unique. Now they have that color scheme for other years and models. That bummed me out.
Excellent video Chris, you make it look easy.
The one thing I have noticed is that leaving the sidestand down may get in the way; and I have dumped an older GL by that sidestand getting caught in a pant cuff. I think it is key that you must swing the left foot out of the way or it gets whacked by centrestand 4:09
Hey Cruiseman, what do you think about those roll-on, roll-off centre stands?
Never used one, but a lot of folks love them
Good video thanks cruise man👍👍
I have a question my trunk remote quit working opening and locking my trunk any suggestions?
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This is your old video isnt it?
Still impossible for me to do when you don’t weigh enough. I had to get an after market roll-off center stand.
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Good comment yes yes ... stand pre-load with two and luggage = much easier !!!
My I ask what setting do you your supinison set on. I know it makes a big diff erence from 8 on or a 20. I can't get my bike on the center stand cat 8 but set at a 20 I can do it with one finger.
Having overcome my fear that the bike will tip over I studied your video and failed. Worse, the bike fell over on its right side and now I have some serious scratches on my right saddlebag. It sure would be nice to know what I did wrong because , after I get my saddlebag fixed, I'll never try to use the centerstand again.
I’ve never been able to do it because I don’t weigh enough. Got any suggestions for that problem?
Does the position of the pre-load make a difference?
I don’t think so.
Good comment yes yes ... stand pre-load with two and luggage = much easier !!!
@@MVW54 The frame does not end up higher with preload so how does preload make centrestand operation easier?
@@gordonb216 "The frame does not end up higher" ??? Yes... my GL 1800/2018 with the max pre-load stand... two and luggage the frame = 2 inch (5 cm) higher (= if not? Than there is a problem with the preload! 😡👎
So yes, once again the frame does end higher and makes the center stand operation easier! 😄 👍
Does it help to set suspension up or high before you start putting on center stand?
Quick question for you Cruise man… Did you end up keeping the Ultimate seat or did you go back to your wing soft seat? The reason I ask is that for the cost difference I’m considering the wing soft but if you feel the ultimate is far better than I may just pony up the dough and purchase that.
I ended up going back to the WingSoft. I loved the Ultimate, but had a viewer who talked me out of it. The WingSoft offers the same comfort level, IMO.
In gear? Out of gear? Any difference?
Damn sure does make a difference. Out of gear for sure.
I completely disagree with the way you are doing the center stand! Put your right foot the opposite way and it’s extremely easy... I can even do that with a lightweight passenger..
concur. I can do mine barefoot.... *BAREFOOT* and with 2 fingers by doing it the way you're talking about.