Nice video. Just 1 word of caution when bringing the bike off the center stand with the side stand down, do NOT put your foot under the side stand or foot will get crushed/broken. For safety, I always have the side stand up when bringing the bike off the center stand. Do as you see fit. I mentioned this to a friend, he said "I don't want to crush my foot". My reply, that is why it is called an accident.
This is the way I’ve always done it. So good to see this method properly explained. There is so much nonsense out there about pulling or pushing on both bars, not leaving the side stand down, not leaving the bike in gear, standing too close and so on. I think you might have emphasised a bit more the use of the clutch with the bike in first gear. Pull it in when moving the bike on and off the centre stand. When coming off the centre stand, let it out quickly to stop the bike rolling away. And if you think you are losing control at any time, let the clutch out to stop the bike, and pull it towards you onto the side stand. Then take a breath and start again!
Thank you for your comment, glad you found it helpful. Happy riding and never quit trying. There are loads of videos on how to do things with bikes but it’s best to just practice till you are confident with your skill. 👍
I've always just stood on the center stand feeling the two touch points and grabbing the rail and left grip then I put all my weight on the center stand and pull up on the grab rail. Dismount I just hop on it and rock forward. Why worry about dropping it.
If you have problems getting your bike up on the stand, put it in neutral. I find in gear the back wheel can't roll, and the bike will fight the stand. I stand by my statement, even though this worked. I think what happened here was there was just enough slop before the wheel engaged with the transition to roll. I also want to point out if you're not 200lb and over, this can be a struggle. Second, if you're not Waring a stiff sole boot, the stand foot post can really hurt. I wish BMW would enlarge the pad where you place the ball of your foot and make the pad pivot a bit.
Don’t do it in gear!!!! I found out the hard way. I snapped my Achilles’ tendon in my right leg because it was in gear. All because the bike couldn’t move slightly, so I was basically trying to turn the motor over with my foot. This all happened cos I was in a hurry and I was not thinking. I usually always have it out of gear.
As a smaller rider standing the bike first seems like a extra step that could get away from you pretty easy if its windy. All I do is with the bike on the side stand I stand on the center stand step, grab the back grab bar and pull while standing with all my weight on the foot that is on the step. Takes a couple seconds and the bike never falls cause its always on one of the 2 stands, it stands its self when the kickstand side of the center stand contacts the ground. Getting it off the center stand is just as easy, put up your kickstand, start the bike, put it in first, find the friction zone and rock the bike off the center stand, off you go.
i put a f800gs stand on my f700gs, i haven't been able to get it on the center stand yet, and thinking maybe its harder because of the lower suspension and smaller front wheel, is this a possibility or should I be able to get it on the stand alone?
The real key that beginners miss is that they try to muscle the bike backward and up, using only the nearest centerstand foot. When starting, stand on the centerstand and feel BOTH the stand feet securely touching, rock the bike slightly to verify (especially on soft ground). With the bike in 1st gear and sidestand down (always), simply stand down simultaneously pull rearward and up. (*use a grab rail, frame rail or whatever is aft, NOT the handlebars). Of course if panniers/luggage are loaded, you may want to take those off before raising onto the centerstand.When coming off the centerstand in first gear (always), sidestand down (always), clutch hand on the handlebars, simply rock the bike, pulling slightly forward and toward you. I'ts a bit of a lateral scooping motion. It's easiest with your hip against the bike, standing sideways, which also keeps toes rearward of the centerstand. Very little effort required. Watch this one if unclear - th-cam.com/video/Kar4R3DD0Xs/w-d-xo.html
Always!!!! have side stand up! when that bike comes down you could hit that side stand and put your bike on it's side...Myself when getting my bike off the center stand I am on the bike rock it forward and let the bike come down....I am sitting on the bike and have both legs supporting both side of the bike....But then again I only have 53 years riding so I might not know what I am talking about
Thank you for your comment. Some people who just got started with there motorcycle life asked me how not to drop a bike on a down hill slope so I said I will make a video about it
Agree. I have an F650GS and R1200GSA. I can stand up the GSA every time first go, almost effortless. Not the same for the F650GS. Normally takes a couple of trials to get her up. Sometimes I have to give up all together.
Thank you, good video, appreciate you taking the time to post. Sound was ok if turned up, so ignore the negative comments. I have a new GS 1250 Adventure on the way to me in Australia, good to remind myself how the centre stand works. Keep the video's going, always some idiot who never does video's will give negative feedback.
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your good feedback. So glad you’re getting a GS. You will have the time of your life & I have no regrets since I got mine. I don’t let negative comments get to me, I just Iove to ride & enjoy helping everyone.
Well, if u listen to this guy and not put your sidestand up when taking of the centre stand, you're likely to crush your foot with a quarter of a ton from the side stand or break your side stand.
BMW is by far the easiest bike to put on a center stand because it is exactly in the middle of the bike it is crazy balanced....Now come over to my house and show me how easy a super tenere is to get on the center stand....Great bike....total pig to get on the center stand.....the dudes at Yamaha couldn't even get it on the stand
Thank you for the nice comment, I’m really sorry you have lost 5min of your time to make your own TH-cam videos. I am glad you have learned something. All the best 😀
Thank you for your comment, the reason I checked my phone was to make sure that I’m still in frame for the video or as you call it “vid…” and that it’s still recording. Glad you found it to be one off the worst TH-cam videos. Have a wonderful day 😃
Thank you for your comment, if there was not something wrong then the world would just be a boring please. I’m glad you have pointed it out so we can learn from if. Try and have a wonderful day
I have no idea how people struggle to put this bike on a centre stand. Press down with foot lift rear with hand. It’s one foot one hand doesn’t get easier.
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Nice video. Just 1 word of caution when bringing the bike off the center stand with the side stand down, do NOT put your foot under the side stand or foot will get crushed/broken. For safety, I always have the side stand up when bringing the bike off the center stand. Do as you see fit. I mentioned this to a friend, he said "I don't want to crush my foot". My reply, that is why it is called an accident.
This is the way I’ve always done it. So good to see this method properly explained. There is so much nonsense out there about pulling or pushing on both bars, not leaving the side stand down, not leaving the bike in gear, standing too close and so on.
I think you might have emphasised a bit more the use of the clutch with the bike in first gear. Pull it in when moving the bike on and off the centre stand. When coming off the centre stand, let it out quickly to stop the bike rolling away. And if you think you are losing control at any time, let the clutch out to stop the bike, and pull it towards you onto the side stand. Then take a breath and start again!
Thank you for your comment, I am not a PRO but I see a lot of 1st timers having trouble with this.
Nope,. Always have the bike in gear.
Really useful for anyone who has just nicked a GSA but has no idea about bikes or how the centerstand works and is 6 foot 5inches and 15 stones +
Thanx man I finally got it on my 1250RS thanks to you.
You are welcome, happy riding 👍
To remove from center stand, put in first gear, rev engine to red line with clutch out, rock bike forward off of stand and hang on tight 😉
Thank you for your comment 😂, I need to try that next time lol
finally, someone who knows the trick
I could do this for 55 years but now at 74 I use the side stand only.
Just got my 2015 FZ1 yesterday and I couldn't figure it out. I was afraid that I was gonna drop it so I quit trying. Thanks 👍👍🍻
Thank you for your comment, glad you found it helpful. Happy riding and never quit trying. There are loads of videos on how to do things with bikes but it’s best to just practice till you are confident with your skill. 👍
Nice instructional vid. Thanks!
I've always just stood on the center stand feeling the two touch points and grabbing the rail and left grip then I put all my weight on the center stand and pull up on the grab rail. Dismount I just hop on it and rock forward. Why worry about dropping it.
Thank you. Just bought a GS and I was wondering... Thanks again
Thank you for your comment, enjoy your GS and have fun 👍
If you have problems getting your bike up on the stand, put it in neutral. I find in gear the back wheel can't roll, and the bike will fight the stand. I stand by my statement, even though this worked. I think what happened here was there was just enough slop before the wheel engaged with the transition to roll. I also want to point out if you're not 200lb and over, this can be a struggle. Second, if you're not Waring a stiff sole boot, the stand foot post can really hurt. I wish BMW would enlarge the pad where you place the ball of your foot and make the pad pivot a bit.
Don’t do it in gear!!!!
I found out the hard way. I snapped my Achilles’ tendon in my right leg because it was in gear. All because the bike couldn’t move slightly, so I was basically trying to turn the motor over with my foot. This all happened cos I was in a hurry and I was not thinking. I usually always have it out of gear.
Every tip is an equity to who can use em..Great job..
So much love 😍😘 tq 4 ur tip
As a smaller rider standing the bike first seems like a extra step that could get away from you pretty easy if its windy. All I do is with the bike on the side stand I stand on the center stand step, grab the back grab bar and pull while standing with all my weight on the foot that is on the step. Takes a couple seconds and the bike never falls cause its always on one of the 2 stands, it stands its self when the kickstand side of the center stand contacts the ground. Getting it off the center stand is just as easy, put up your kickstand, start the bike, put it in first, find the friction zone and rock the bike off the center stand, off you go.
Thank you for your comment, I will try that next time 👍
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i put a f800gs stand on my f700gs, i haven't been able to get it on the center stand yet, and thinking maybe its harder because of the lower suspension and smaller front wheel, is this a possibility or should I be able to get it on the stand alone?
The real key that beginners miss is that they try to muscle the bike backward and up, using only the nearest centerstand foot. When starting, stand on the centerstand and feel BOTH the stand feet securely touching, rock the bike slightly to verify (especially on soft ground). With the bike in 1st gear and sidestand down (always), simply stand down simultaneously pull rearward and up. (*use a grab rail, frame rail or whatever is aft, NOT the handlebars). Of course if panniers/luggage are loaded, you may want to take those off before raising onto the centerstand.When coming off the centerstand in first gear (always), sidestand down (always), clutch hand on the handlebars, simply rock the bike, pulling slightly forward and toward you. I'ts a bit of a lateral scooping motion. It's easiest with your hip against the bike, standing sideways, which also keeps toes rearward of the centerstand. Very little effort required. Watch this one if unclear - th-cam.com/video/Kar4R3DD0Xs/w-d-xo.html
Always!!!! have side stand up! when that bike comes down you could hit that side stand and put your bike on it's side...Myself when getting my bike off the center stand I am on the bike rock it forward and let the bike come down....I am sitting on the bike and have both legs supporting both side of the bike....But then again I only have 53 years riding so I might not know what I am talking about
I find it easier to put my hand lower - under the subframe, rather then the grab handles
excellent info!
I need to practice getting my tiger 1200 on the center stand. It’s a heavy bike.
The GS is probably the best balanced bike out there and therefore probably the easiest to put onto the centre stand.
Thank you for your comment. Some people who just got started with there motorcycle life asked me how not to drop a bike on a down hill slope so I said I will make a video about it
Agreed, my new Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally explorer is a massive effort.
My Africa twin was impossible to get on the stand. I used the stand 2 times.
Agree. I have an F650GS and R1200GSA. I can stand up the GSA every time first go, almost effortless. Not the same for the F650GS. Normally takes a couple of trials to get her up. Sometimes I have to give up all together.
Please tell me which country is this
Thank you, good video, appreciate you taking the time to post. Sound was ok if turned up, so ignore the negative comments. I have a new GS 1250 Adventure on the way to me in Australia, good to remind myself how the centre stand works. Keep the video's going, always some idiot who never does video's will give negative feedback.
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your good feedback. So glad you’re getting a GS. You will have the time of your life & I have no regrets since I got mine. I don’t let negative comments get to me, I just Iove to ride & enjoy helping everyone.
Well, if u listen to this guy and not put your sidestand up when taking of the centre stand, you're likely to crush your foot with a quarter of a ton from the side stand or break your side stand.
Good man
What you wanna do is,don't give up your day job
BMW is by far the easiest bike to put on a center stand because it is exactly in the middle of the bike it is crazy balanced....Now come over to my house and show me how easy a super tenere is to get on the center stand....Great bike....total pig to get on the center stand.....the dudes at Yamaha couldn't even get it on the stand
Pro tip: dismount when not needed
My GS is harder to get on the center stand than was my LT
How to take three minutes to show something that takes five seconds to do.
Happy riding....
Wrong foot, mate.
There's 5 mins I'll never get back!
Thank you for the nice comment, I’m really sorry you have lost 5min of your time to make your own TH-cam videos. I am glad you have learned something.
All the best 😀
To much talking just do it already. It's not rocket science 😂
IS THEIR ANYONE ON THE PLANET WITH A FULL DRIVING LICENSE NOT KNOW THIS ???????
Yes, beginners
@@happyadventurerides It's easy when one is young. Now at 74 I only use the side stand.
Man this is up there for the worst you tube vid.....what makes you check your phone not once but twice in a 4.55 vid...
Thank you for your comment, the reason I checked my phone was to make sure that I’m still in frame for the video or as you call it “vid…” and that it’s still recording. Glad you found it to be one off the worst TH-cam videos. Have a wonderful day 😃
Geez get to the point already.
So much is WRONG in this video.
Thank you for your comment, if there was not something wrong then the world would just be a boring please. I’m glad you have pointed it out so we can learn from if. Try and have a wonderful day
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You talk to much!
I have no idea how people struggle to put this bike on a centre stand. Press down with foot lift rear with hand. It’s one foot one hand doesn’t get easier.