I’m 6 feet tall,175 lbs and quite strong but simply did not know the technique. After riding Harley’s for the past 20 + years I simply forgot, if I ever really learned. Based on my earlier experience of trying to get my recently purchased F6B on the center stand it appears I never really knew how. After trying I few times I settled for the kick stand over blowing a gut. Half way through your video I paused it and went to the garage and applied your teachings. I’ll be damn!! It worked. So, I took it off and tried again and it was even easier. Thank you for saving me from making a trip to the corner drug store for Preparation H....
Watched a couple of these videos and thought I could do it, wrenched my back trying so I watched the ones that said “you are doing it wrong “ and would swear I was doing it right. BUT…I was putting rearward pressure on the grab bar instead of pulling straight up while I stepped on the center stand tang. I couldn’t believe how simply it went onto the stand then. Now it’s just as easy for me as the video. Thank you!
The guy I got mine from weighed 50 lbs more than me and said he never messed with trying to get it up on the center stand. I tried many times with a 1 in 5 success rate. Watched your video and used your technique and now it’s easy. Thanks for the knowledge shown here!
Thank you so much, I have not had a bike for 20 years and i finally got my Goldwing. today after watching your video i put it on and off the centre stand (I was nervous) thanks for the assist.
THANK YOU! I was about to call the guy I bought my 2010 Goldwing from and ask how in the world he did it 😂. Much easier now knowing the proper technique! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas!
My new GL1800 DCT arrived today (5th March) and after putting it up on the centre stand I realised that it was much easier than my old 2016 wing. I think it is also more of a matter of confidence and applying the correct technique as described in your video.
Liking the video. I'm older, done it a few hundred times. This year doing my bike as you show a few times, with moccasins on, in my garage, with luggage on, caused plantar fasciitis in my right sole. Now healed less than 2 months later, used sidestand much of that time.
Best video ever!! I've ridden for over 30 years, but coming from sport bikes the center stand thing was new to me. This video took the mystery out of it. A++
Bought a 2019 Goldwing and never put it up on the center stand before this video. Thanks . Its up on it every day after i finish riding. Works like a charm .
Wow, that was easy. Used your suggestions to put my new to me 1982 Goldwing on it's center stand. Worked like magic. It is a heavy machine. And I was worried about dropping it when putting it up. But, shazzam! Worked like a charm. Thanks for the tip and help. Much appreciated.
Man!!!! Thank you... The key is to practice and get confident with it, and you did an amazing job focusing on getting comfortable with the bike... After my 3rd try, I was able to get it on the stand... It's been almost a year now, and I'm almost as good as you... Thank you.
Thank you, Max. The 'both feet of the center stand on the ground' tip has certainly made this doable. It will be remembered :) A bit doubtful that I will ever make it look as swift and easy as you do but then again I've made a few more laps around the sun than you have. 72 years old, 5'8", 155 lbs with a 2021 DCT Tour
Thank you so much for this video. I put my new Goldwing up on the center stand for the very first time today and your explanation was absolutely invaluable. Only took me a couple tries with your instructions. Thank you!
I am a new GW owner, and this video taught me more than the dealer showed me! I am now confident to use the stand, and it IS easy! Both feet square on the floor us key! I look forward to doing business with you!
I tried putting a goldwing (my soon to be new one) on the center stand for the first time yesterday. And boy did i embarrass myself. Im 6'5" 225lbs and struggled. Going to use your techniques once i bring it home. Thanks!
You're a lifesaver. I was trying to get my new Goldwing on the centre stand in my garage today and simply gave up. Just watched your video and thought it can't be that easy so went back to garage to try and I can't believe how simple it is! Also love the tip to turn right before taking it off (which is now way harder than getting it on the stand 🤣😂). Why don't they publish this technique in the owners manual?
Thank you..I just got a silver Wing..I was scared poopless about the center stand.. after watching your video..I did it on the second try.. easy peasy...thank you very much
One tip I can add is having on a good pair of work boots or riding boots with stiff soles makes things a little more comfortable on the ball of your foot. With soft soled shoes, the center stand lever can leave a bruise. I take an aspirin every day, and seem to bruise easier than in my younger days. Oh, and thanks for all your helpful videos, Max. I finally got a new airbag DCT model from Niehaus, and will be picking it up when the weather clears.
Outstanding! I've had smaller bikes with a center stand and had no problem. Since I got my '15 Goldwing, I've struggled for the exact reason you said, I would panic that it was going to fall away from me. Now I know the secret. Thank you, sir, for this awesome instructional video.
I had trouble for a long time until I learned to put both feet down before lifting it has been easy ever since. I actually find it takes more effort to take it off the stand than to put it on. I have added a ride on/off center stand so now it is all done by the bike. The downside is that the rear tire stays on the ground which means you can't spin it to get to the valve stem to check the air pressure.
My newest bike is '13 R1200GS LC BMW and the ease of centerstand use is directly related to the "rear shock electronic settings." Two Helmet setting lifts the rear shock preload and the centerstand is easy. One Helmet setting lets rear ride 1.8" lower empty and the centerstand is twice as hard to use.
I'm about 6' and 280 pounds and still could not figure out to get 84' gl1200 on its center stand! THANK YOU for this! 2-3 attempts after watching this I finally managed to do it. this was a real life saver!!
I had a GL1500 and a ST1100 and the best advice I ever received when taking any bike off the centre stand is to turn the bars away (to the right) It provides a great deal of confidence when the bike comes down on its wheels. I currently have a VFR800x which has been lowered. I shortened the side stand but the centre stand is original...… Now that's an effort to get up ! Way harder than the other bigger bikes; all got to do with physics. I have employed this raising technique for years as there is no way I could get eve the 800 up on the centre stand any other way. It is amazing how many people struggle with this. Same old saying, ask questions because someone else will be wondering too. No harm in refreshing the technique in this manner. Well done.
I'm pretty stoked. I'm kinda of small and gave up long ago on my GL 1800 center stand. I have had it for 15+ years! After a recent oil change I decided to get on the net for pointers and try again. SNAP! I did just like you except I'm 150#. Thanks ya changed my life haha.
My suggestion for a less scary or risky method to take it off the center stand: Mount the bike while it's on the center stand using the left foot peg to climb aboard - the peg and stand are plenty strong and the bike won't tip. Then stand up with both feet on the ground, briefly lifting your butt off the seat, and just push the bars forward. You can then deploy the side stand like you normally would from your riding position.
Waiting for delivery of a new Goldwing B and watched your video which RUclips guided me to. I had a new biker who had hadn't long started riding bikes and came along for a ride I was doing, first thing he did when we stopped was put side stand down, then put his foot on the center stand while it was leaning on side stand and preceded to try and manhandle the bike onto the center stand with obviously only one part of the center stand touching. I stopped him and explained how it is done, same way as you have so well described, so anyone wondering watching your video that knows how it's done properly, don't think it's crazy people don't the technique, because there are some out there that don't know. Good explanation, I've always had big bikes and never had trouble getting bike on the center stand using the technique you have demonstrated.
Iam only 130lbs and just got a used 2018 dct. Never thought about even try to put it on the center stand by myself. But after watching your vidio , i think i will give it a try🙂 thanks for the tip.
I put my GW on center stand with my wife on it when I go into a store to get drinks on a ride. It makes it more comfortable for her and easier for me when leaving. I only use the side stand to hold the bike up while I put it on center. Center stand really is this easy.
My 88 Gl1500 goes up so easy. I am always on it when I take it down tho. Not because of fear of the weight, but because I am usually going riding. It is always on center stand in my garage or on my bike lift, which I can also put up and down alone. The only bike I fought with and not due to my size, but probably the position of stand maybe, was my 86 Yamaha Venture 1300. Could not do alone. Thanks for video.
Max - great video. I do this frequently with my bike. I will suggest (not entirely sure if you mentioned it) that it is a good idea to wear something on your feet with a good solid sole to protect your right foot from the pressure of the center stand. I did it once with sneakers on and my foot was quote sore for days afterward. So good solid footwear is important. Never attempt in sneakers or soft soles would be my two cents worth.
This is really good information. I think the lever designed into the stand for your foot gives the mechanical advantage. And supports why both stand tips must be touching for it to work. I will let you know if I am successful!
I'm on a 2008 GL1800 at 5'10" 208lbs nearing 70yrs old, and have just one comment regarding shoes. I used to be able to toss my bike up on the center stand with any footwear even flip-flops, however.. many years later I have to use hard soles, or better yet my riding boots on in order to keep that stand pad from hurting my foot. In soft shoes I can _still do it_ , but then say "damn that hurts".
I was able to do it twice with my 110 lbs 5'2 body, (150 cc scooter) once Both feet on the stand was touching the ground. I was Super Frustrated because I saw tons of "easy" ways to do this and none worked but None of them talked about two feet firmly planted on the ground. I don't know why That should make such a big difference but it did for me. Thanks.
a lot easier on a slick level surface. tried it on my uneven driveway and it was a struggle. went to the h. depot parking lot, and no problem. guess I have to repave my driveway!
Ever have more luck putting it on the center stand? I've got an 03 and I'm six foot and two hundred pounds and even following all these methods and using a board it's still a bear to get on the center stand and I've worked construction all my life and still in great shape. My 03 does not go on the center stand like they show. I'm now waiting on an easy off center stand and hope that will help me!
@@BeauGeste49 No. I'm still convinced that some bikes are easier than others to get up on the center stand. Certainly the right technique helps, but that doesn't mean the right technique makes every bike easy to get up.
I'll try again. I'm 5'5" and 130#, with a pretty slight build. On a 1996 1500, even when I put my full weight on the stand lever (with both stand legs down), and lift on the rear handle with all my strength (not even touching the handlebars), it will not "go over" the pivot point. If I roll the bike onto a 3/4" piece of wood, it slides up like cake. I just can't get it to go "up and over" without a little extra lift off the rear suspension. But I've never dropped it, so there's that. ;-) 40+ years of riding Gold Wings, and haven't dropped one in the last 20+ years.
I knew there was a truck to that, I didn't know the trick. I can set my Suzuki 450 on the center stand. My goldwing, I had help. I blamed it on it was on the lawn, maybe. I still thunk it should have been easier.
Thanks for great information. I tried your technique 4 times on my 2022 Goldwing with no rear storage compartment. I still do not have enough lead in my rear end so I can pull it back, thanks
Oh, I wish it was a simple as this! My '03 is absolutely NOT easy to put on the centerstand. I have struggled with it many times and nowadays only do it when I MUST have it on the centerstand. Don't get the idea I'm a lightweight. I'm 5'11", 230 pounds. I do everything I can think of that would help: rear shock set to 25; front tire aligned with the centerline of the bike; transmission in neutral; both feet of the centerstand evenly contacting the floor; apply my bulk to the foot pedal while lifting on the grab bar. For added assistance, I will pull rearward using my left hand on the Texelent Bar mounted between my handle bars. Even with doing everything properly, and this video confirms that, I have to get very aggressive and rock the bike a bit to get it up on the stand. Aggressiveness is also required to get it off the stand. I put the kickstand down, stand on the RIGHT side of the bike, and rock the bike to get it off the centerstand. I haven't needed the safety measure of the kickstand down to catch the bike yet, or even know if it would help in an emergency, but I guess it gives me the warm fuzzies. I prefer to have the help of someone to assist me, but that's not always possible I was at a friend's house where we were going to replace my crazed windshield with one he gave me (yes, I have very generous friends). As he prepared to put the my bike on the centerstand, I warned him it was going to a challenge. After he made the first attempt and failed, I jumped in and helped him. He said, "Wow, that was tough! I have never seen one so difficult." It was nice to have the affirmation, but I would rather it work like "... any GoldWing since the dawn of time."
Here are things to check: Are you the original owner? 1. If not, did someone change the linkage (dogbones) on the bike to lower it for a shorter rider? 2. Did someone put a car tire on the bike? If neither of those things are on the bike, then I would suggest the centerstand is bent and should be replaced.
I've tried every method shown, but I still can't get my Goldwing on the center stand. I did discover that, if I run the rear tire up on a 2 x 6 I can easily get it up on the center stand. That 1.5" extra height makes a big difference!
@@Traxxion Thank you, I have one to install but the exhaust cover removal and rubber stopper installation have left me scratching my head a few times. I hope to get this done in a few weeks, and i'm sure your video would be of great help.
Max, your videos are all excellent. As for the placing the of the bike on the center stand, that is how I do it but have a lot of difficulty. The bike must be on level surface and I use both feet with a great deal of effort. Could it be that I am only 5'5 and 165 lbs.? I am 78years old but my strength is still good. One thing I think I noticed is that maybe you don't push straight down on the stand but my be pressing from slightly rearward. I am going to give it a try. Thank you for all of the great tips.
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I’ve never been able to get it on the Center stand, watched this vid n did it like it was nothing 😂
Thank you
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I’m 6 feet tall,175 lbs and quite strong but simply did not know the technique. After riding Harley’s for the past 20 + years I simply forgot, if I ever really learned. Based on my earlier experience of trying to get my recently purchased F6B on the center stand it appears I never really knew how. After trying I few times I settled for the kick stand over blowing a gut. Half way through your video I paused it and went to the garage and applied your teachings. I’ll be damn!! It worked. So, I took it off and tried again and it was even easier. Thank you for saving me from making a trip to the corner drug store for Preparation H....
HAHAHAHA!!!!! You are welcome!
Watched a couple of these videos and thought I could do it, wrenched my back trying so I watched the ones that said “you are doing it wrong “ and would swear I was doing it right. BUT…I was putting rearward pressure on the grab bar instead of pulling straight up while I stepped on the center stand tang. I couldn’t believe how simply it went onto the stand then. Now it’s just as easy for me as the video. Thank you!
Glad you got it worked out!
The guy I got mine from weighed 50 lbs more than me and said he never messed with trying to get it up on the center stand. I tried many times with a 1 in 5 success rate. Watched your video and used your technique and now it’s easy. Thanks for the knowledge shown here!
That is awesome!
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Thank you so much, I have not had a bike for 20 years and i finally got my Goldwing. today after watching your video i put it on and off the centre stand (I was nervous) thanks for the assist.
Glad it helped!
You made me say holy sh!t. I was struggling for a while... super easy! Thanks!!!
Excellent!
THANK YOU! I was about to call the guy I bought my 2010 Goldwing from and ask how in the world he did it 😂. Much easier now knowing the proper technique! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Appreciated. Something we take for granted but these pointers help considerably. Thanks.
My new GL1800 DCT arrived today (5th March) and after putting it up on the centre stand I realised that it was much easier than my old 2016 wing. I think it is also more of a matter of confidence and applying the correct technique as described in your video.
You are the man. Can't wait to practice tomorrow. And yes you are really not afraid of your bike. Thank you
Liking the video. I'm older, done it a few hundred times. This year doing my bike as you show a few times, with moccasins on, in my garage, with luggage on, caused plantar fasciitis in my right sole. Now healed less than 2 months later, used sidestand much of that time.
Best video ever!! I've ridden for over 30 years, but coming from sport bikes the center stand thing was new to me. This video took the mystery out of it. A++
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you! I have been struggling to get my 2018 on the center stand! Now I know why
Thanks Max... that was more help than you can imagine.
Max, I had to watch it twice, but as always you do it right and make things easy! Thanks 😊
Glad it helped!
Very knowledgeable man, very helpful. Appreciate all your videos
Bought a 2019 Goldwing and never put it up on the center stand before this video. Thanks . Its up on it every day after i finish riding. Works like a charm .
Alright! Glad it helped!
Thank u. I've only owned my GW for a week. This was a huge help!!
Great to hear!
Wow, that was easy. Used your suggestions to put my new to me 1982 Goldwing on it's center stand. Worked like magic. It is a heavy machine. And I was worried about dropping it when putting it up. But, shazzam! Worked like a charm. Thanks for the tip and help. Much appreciated.
Very glad to help!
Thanks for the great videos you make and for upgrading your microphone. Much more consistent audio!
Great education. I am 6' 3" and I always get on the moto and rock it off the center stand.
Very nicely done. I'll still hop on the bike and rock it off the center stand though when I'm ready to take off. Old habits die hard.
Nothing wrong with that method!
Man!!!!
Thank you... The key is to practice and get confident with it, and you did an amazing job focusing on getting comfortable with the bike... After my 3rd try, I was able to get it on the stand... It's been almost a year now, and I'm almost as good as you...
Thank you.
Glad it helped!
Great video . I love your videos. U explain it so well and in such a way that makes so much sense and clarity
I appreciate that!
Since my 2010 has a Traxxion "full Monte" I first set the suspension at '25'. It makes a HUGE difference.
Awesome video thank you for the info can’t wait to try it on my Goldwing
Thanks, really makes it easy. All of your videos that I have observed are top quality.
Glad you like them!
Thank you, Max. The 'both feet of the center stand on the ground' tip has certainly made this doable. It will be remembered :) A bit doubtful that I will ever make it look as swift and easy as you do but then again I've made a few more laps around the sun than you have. 72 years old, 5'8", 155 lbs with a 2021 DCT Tour
Enjoy that new bike!
70 here and I got 40 lbs on you and I have trouble. Just goes to show it is all technique.
Thank you so much for this video. I put my new Goldwing up on the center stand for the very first time today and your explanation was absolutely invaluable. Only took me a couple tries with your instructions. Thank you!
Fantastic!
Good amount of info coming from this guy -- thanks Max and subscribed.
My pleasure!
great video and it worked exactly like you said for my 1978 Gold Wing GL1000 that's loaded with cases and racks, thanks !
Glad it helped!
I am a new GW owner, and this video taught me more than the dealer showed me!
I am now confident to use the stand, and it IS easy! Both feet square on the floor us key!
I look forward to doing business with you!
Hope to see you soon!
Very good video!! You covered all the important points---JOB WELL DONE!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I tried putting a goldwing (my soon to be new one) on the center stand for the first time yesterday. And boy did i embarrass myself. Im 6'5" 225lbs and struggled. Going to use your techniques once i bring it home. Thanks!
You can do it! I have another video you should see on this topic... I lift 2 guys sitting on the bike!
You're a lifesaver. I was trying to get my new Goldwing on the centre stand in my garage today and simply gave up. Just watched your video and thought it can't be that easy so went back to garage to try and I can't believe how simple it is! Also love the tip to turn right before taking it off (which is now way harder than getting it on the stand 🤣😂). Why don't they publish this technique in the owners manual?
I have a customer here who actually tore his bicep and had to have it surgically repaired while trying to put his bike on the center stand.
Thank you..I just got a silver Wing..I was scared poopless about the center stand.. after watching your video..I did it on the second try.. easy peasy...thank you very much
Glad it helped!
Thanks, I just tried it and perfect. I’ve only owned this 87 Goldwing for three days but thought it was impossible for me. 🙏
Glad it helped!
Nice video, I wish I have watched it before I almost hurt myself a few months back when I got my bike.
Thanks man appreciate it. I have an injured right elbow so had trouble doing this till I saw your vid. Truly appreciate it.
Glad it helped!
I never thought this needed to be explained but well done for all those for that need it.
For many people, the Goldwing is the first motorcycle they ever buy, so they don't even know what the centerstand is!
One tip I can add is having on a good pair of work boots or riding boots with stiff soles makes things a little more comfortable on the ball of your foot. With soft soled shoes, the center stand lever can leave a bruise. I take an aspirin every day, and seem to bruise easier than in my younger days. Oh, and thanks for all your helpful videos, Max. I finally got a new airbag DCT model from Niehaus, and will be picking it up when the weather clears.
I absolutely agree. I bruised my right foot one time, but I was wearing flip-flops. A good set of boots and it's like magic.
I wish I had seen this b4 now, It's been 8 years lifting this dam bike to get it onto the stand. Thank you for this !
Glad it helped!
Outstanding! I've had smaller bikes with a center stand and had no problem. Since I got my '15 Goldwing, I've struggled for the exact reason you said, I would panic that it was going to fall away from me. Now I know the secret. Thank you, sir, for this awesome instructional video.
Happy to help!!!
I had trouble for a long time until I learned to put both feet down before lifting it has been easy ever since. I actually find it takes more effort to take it off the stand than to put it on. I have added a ride on/off center stand so now it is all done by the bike. The downside is that the rear tire stays on the ground which means you can't spin it to get to the valve stem to check the air pressure.
My newest bike is '13 R1200GS LC BMW and the ease of centerstand use is directly related to the "rear shock electronic settings." Two Helmet setting lifts the rear shock preload and the centerstand is easy. One Helmet setting lets rear ride 1.8" lower empty and the centerstand is twice as hard to use.
Man this saved me so much effort. Thank you so much
Glad it helped!
I'm about 6' and 280 pounds and still could not figure out to get 84' gl1200 on its center stand! THANK YOU for this! 2-3 attempts after watching this I finally managed to do it. this was a real life saver!!
Awesome!
Great video, Max! I've always had a problem doing this with my Honda NT700V, so I'm going to try your suggestions.
I hope it helps!
Great vid for those people that struggle Max !🇬🇧
Thanks!
It’s really great and easy education , Honda company should consider this for you 😉
what a great piece of advice it will certainly help me thank you very much thanks for your time
No problem!
I had a GL1500 and a ST1100 and the best advice I ever received when taking any bike off the centre stand is to turn the bars away (to the right) It provides a great deal of confidence when the bike comes down on its wheels. I currently have a VFR800x which has been lowered. I shortened the side stand but the centre stand is original...… Now that's an effort to get up ! Way harder than the other bigger bikes; all got to do with physics. I have employed this raising technique for years as there is no way I could get eve the 800 up on the centre stand any other way. It is amazing how many people struggle with this. Same old saying, ask questions because someone else will be wondering too. No harm in refreshing the technique in this manner. Well done.
Thank you Shaneev!
Great tutorial! I can do it now. Thank you!
Good news!
Excellent video....share more tips and tricks
Thanks for the video, helped an ole guy get his bike on the center stand :)
Glad to hear it!
I learned this back in the 80’s with my old 81 xs1100
I learned this when I bought my '83 GL1100 in '92. Now with my bigger '89 GL1500 it's a piece of cake. I'm 71 years young by the way. 🙂
I'm pretty stoked. I'm kinda of small and gave up long ago on my GL 1800 center stand. I have had it for 15+ years! After a recent oil change I decided to get on the net for pointers and try again. SNAP! I did just like you except I'm 150#. Thanks ya changed my life haha.
Awesome!!!!
Sorry you have had to do without your centerstand for all that time
My suggestion for a less scary or risky method to take it off the center stand: Mount the bike while it's on the center stand using the left foot peg to climb aboard - the peg and stand are plenty strong and the bike won't tip. Then stand up with both feet on the ground, briefly lifting your butt off the seat, and just push the bars forward. You can then deploy the side stand like you normally would from your riding position.
Some people do straddle the bike to take it off the stand, and that is also a great way.
I can barely reach the floor when not on the stand. Will try it though.
@@tanerriffat7963 Keep your right hand ready to brake and the bars straight
Are you kidding me!!!!! That was the easiest thing I've ever done!!! Thanks!!!!
Wow! That was so easy!! Thanks for fixing my poor technique!!
Happy to help!
Waiting for delivery of a new Goldwing B and watched your video which RUclips guided me to. I had a new biker who had hadn't long started riding bikes and came along for a ride I was doing, first thing he did when we stopped was put side stand down, then put his foot on the center stand while it was leaning on side stand and preceded to try and manhandle the bike onto the center stand with obviously only one part of the center stand touching. I stopped him and explained how it is done, same way as you have so well described, so anyone wondering watching your video that knows how it's done properly, don't think it's crazy people don't the technique, because there are some out there that don't know. Good explanation, I've always had big bikes and never had trouble getting bike on the center stand using the technique you have demonstrated.
Share the knowledge! Nice work!
Iam only 130lbs and just got a used 2018 dct. Never thought about even try to put it on the center stand by myself. But after watching your vidio , i think i will give it a try🙂 thanks for the tip.
Good luck!
Good video. I'm 72 years old and 145 lb. I got my Gl1000 on the stand. Not as easy as you but thanks for the help.
Great!
Good video Max just another tip that doesn't make you a dime but shows you care about people and their safety.
Thank you! God forbid an American business owner make any money tearing the food out of the mouths of gold wing owners...
Very well commuunicated! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful video...just had one of these stands installed today. Thank you. Liked and subbed!
WOW!!! And somewhere recently I crossed 10,000 Subscribers!!!!
@@Traxxion congrats to you! Great job!
I put my GW on center stand with my wife on it when I go into a store to get drinks on a ride. It makes it more comfortable for her and easier for me when leaving. I only use the side stand to hold the bike up while I put it on center. Center stand really is this easy.
Very good lesson. Thanks
You are welcome!
My 88 Gl1500 goes up so easy. I am always on it when I take it down tho. Not because of fear of the weight, but because I am usually going riding. It is always on center stand in my garage or on my bike lift, which I can also put up and down alone. The only bike I fought with and not due to my size, but probably the position of stand maybe, was my 86 Yamaha Venture 1300. Could not do alone. Thanks for video.
Happy to help!
Max - great video. I do this frequently with my bike. I will suggest (not entirely sure if you mentioned it) that it is a good idea to wear something on your feet with a good solid sole to protect your right foot from the pressure of the center stand. I did it once with sneakers on and my foot was quote sore for days afterward. So good solid footwear is important. Never attempt in sneakers or soft soles would be my two cents worth.
I agree. Having a hard sole shoe gives you a feeling of confidence when you press down.
Thank you, great info!
Glad it was helpful!
worked 1st try thanks Max!
Great!
Helpful. Thanks!
Thank you Max!!!
Happy to help!
This is really good information. I think the lever designed into the stand for your foot gives the mechanical advantage. And supports why both stand tips must be touching for it to work. I will let you know if I am successful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank You for this video !
My pleasure!
Great information thanks
I'm on a 2008 GL1800 at 5'10" 208lbs nearing 70yrs old, and have just one comment regarding shoes. I used to be able to toss my bike up on the center stand with any footwear even flip-flops, however.. many years later I have to use hard soles, or better yet my riding boots on in order to keep that stand pad from hurting my foot. In soft shoes I can _still do it_ , but then say "damn that hurts".
I was able to do it twice with my 110 lbs 5'2 body, (150 cc scooter) once Both feet on the stand was touching the ground. I was Super Frustrated because I saw tons of "easy" ways to do this and none worked but None of them talked about two feet firmly planted on the ground. I don't know why That should make such a big difference but it did for me. Thanks.
a lot easier on a slick level surface. tried it on my uneven driveway and it was a struggle. went to the h. depot parking lot, and no problem. guess I have to repave my driveway!
I've watched many of these videos and practiced and practiced. And I guarantee that my bike is just not that easy to get on the center stand.
Be sure to come off the ground and put your full body weight down onto the stand in a vertical line. Pull straight up on your handle. Best of luck!
Thats what a lot of people say. My friends is 5'6" 125 lbs and throws his full size Harley on the center stand.
Great video
Ever have more luck putting it on the center stand? I've got an 03 and I'm six foot and two hundred pounds and even following all these methods and using a board it's still a bear to get on the center stand and I've worked construction all my life and still in great shape. My 03 does not go on the center stand like they show. I'm now waiting on an easy off center stand and hope that will help me!
@@BeauGeste49 No. I'm still convinced that some bikes are easier than others to get up on the center stand. Certainly the right technique helps, but that doesn't mean the right technique makes every bike easy to get up.
Thanx, Max!
You got it!
Good technique!
It’s the magic New Balance shoes.
I'll try again. I'm 5'5" and 130#, with a pretty slight build. On a 1996 1500, even when I put my full weight on the stand lever (with both stand legs down), and lift on the rear handle with all my strength (not even touching the handlebars), it will not "go over" the pivot point. If I roll the bike onto a 3/4" piece of wood, it slides up like cake. I just can't get it to go "up and over" without a little extra lift off the rear suspension.
But I've never dropped it, so there's that. ;-) 40+ years of riding Gold Wings, and haven't dropped one in the last 20+ years.
very helpfull thx i have been lifting my goldwing the wrong way !
Glad to help!
I knew there was a truck to that, I didn't know the trick.
I can set my Suzuki 450 on the center stand.
My goldwing, I had help.
I blamed it on it was on the lawn, maybe.
I still thunk it should have been easier.
Can't wait to see how people respond to me doing this so easily, a blonde in her 20's, haha! Jokes aside, thank you so much for sharing!
You're so welcome!
When you push down on the center stand pad, make sure you are pushing STRAIGHT down. Any angle makes it much harder.
Thank you
Thanks for great information. I tried your technique 4 times on my 2022 Goldwing with no rear storage compartment. I still do not have enough lead in my rear end so I can pull it back, thanks
Practice will help. Watch my other video where I lift two adult males sitting on the bike by myself!
Thank you so much
You're most welcome!
thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Oh, I wish it was a simple as this! My '03 is absolutely NOT easy to put on the centerstand. I have struggled with it many times and nowadays only do it when I MUST have it on the centerstand. Don't get the idea I'm a lightweight. I'm 5'11", 230 pounds. I do everything I can think of that would help: rear shock set to 25; front tire aligned with the centerline of the bike; transmission in neutral; both feet of the centerstand evenly contacting the floor; apply my bulk to the foot pedal while lifting on the grab bar. For added assistance, I will pull rearward using my left hand on the Texelent Bar mounted between my handle bars. Even with doing everything properly, and this video confirms that, I have to get very aggressive and rock the bike a bit to get it up on the stand. Aggressiveness is also required to get it off the stand. I put the kickstand down, stand on the RIGHT side of the bike, and rock the bike to get it off the centerstand. I haven't needed the safety measure of the kickstand down to catch the bike yet, or even know if it would help in an emergency, but I guess it gives me the warm fuzzies. I prefer to have the help of someone to assist me, but that's not always possible
I was at a friend's house where we were going to replace my crazed windshield with one he gave me (yes, I have very generous friends). As he prepared to put the my bike on the centerstand, I warned him it was going to a challenge. After he made the first attempt and failed, I jumped in and helped him. He said, "Wow, that was tough! I have never seen one so difficult." It was nice to have the affirmation, but I would rather it work like "... any GoldWing since the dawn of time."
Here are things to check: Are you the original owner? 1. If not, did someone change the linkage (dogbones) on the bike to lower it for a shorter rider? 2. Did someone put a car tire on the bike? If neither of those things are on the bike, then I would suggest the centerstand is bent and should be replaced.
I've tried every method shown, but I still can't get my Goldwing on the center stand.
I did discover that, if I run the rear tire up on a 2 x 6 I can easily get it up on the center stand.
That 1.5" extra height makes a big difference!
Thanks!
Thanks Bob!!!
Love your videos Max. Wondering if you have a video of how to install the centre stand on Goldwing 2018+?
I will do that. It's REALLY rare though. Like one or 2 a year....
@@Traxxion Thank you, I have one to install but the exhaust cover removal and rubber stopper installation have left me scratching my head a few times. I hope to get this done in a few weeks, and i'm sure your video would be of great help.
@@FrankVMax Good luck! Ceanterstand springs are a nightmare... you'll need a special tool to install it. A spring puller.
@@TraxxionThanks for the warning, I guess I should just pay the dealer if its that hard...
Max, your videos are all excellent. As for the placing the of the bike on the center stand, that is how I do it but have a lot of difficulty. The bike must be on level surface and I use both feet with a great deal of effort. Could it be that I am only 5'5 and 165 lbs.? I am 78years old but my strength is still good. One thing I think I noticed is that maybe you don't push straight down on the stand but my be pressing from slightly rearward. I am going to give it a try. Thank you for all of the great tips.
You need to watch my other video on this topic, where I put a Wing on the centerstand with 2 riders on it! I weigh 160#.