I completely severed my Achilles Tendon on my right foot putting my 2018 Goldwing on the center stand. Doing just as you did and as I’ve done it lots of time before on both my 07 and 2018 Goldwings . Recovering from surgery now.
For those who may find this still to be difficult - a trick I learned was to drive up and place the rear tire on a 1"x 6" (really about 3/4" thick) plank (about 1 foot long is all it needs to be). This raises the rear wheel just enough to gain a lot more leverage on the center stand for unbelievable ease of lifting. This works for any large bike too (Gold Wing, BMW K1200LT etc..) Try it - your back and right leg will thank you, especially if you already have back problems.
That Backrest is SICK... I want me one... when I buy my F6B, currently on my 04 Silverado Yamaha and that baby is staying with me. I am planning on keeping the F6B for years as I have kept my 1700AT for the last 13. And from here on out, 15 years more to retirement. ON A GOLDWING. Shit I need a bigger garage...
Id love one of these with a sidecar! Practicality suggests a down payment on a house instead 😂 maybe one day I'll hit the lotto 🤞 "Would you like that in weekly payments or one lump sum?" "I'll take that in a Goldwing" 😂
No disrespect but the 1800 is 100lbs heavier then the 1500. And to make it easier to place on center stand pump up the rear suspension to the max setting and that will make it alot easier.
Actually they're almost the exact same weight, dry and wet. The 1800 has a larger engine, but an aluminum frame. Wet weight for a GL1500 is 904 lbs, wet weight for a GL1800 is 898 lbs. But you're correct - the higher up the rear end sits, the easier it is to get it on the center stand. That's why it's really tough to do it on a Wing with old, sagging rear springs.
To get off of centerstand always have side stand up. Running in first gear with clutch engaged, rock bike back, slip some clutch and you're on your way.
No less like turning on the blinkers if you ask me... Should you forget how that works then pull out the manual and park the bike for the winter.. :) Good Job..
Having some weight helps, but I'm only 160 lbs and I can do it easily. It's a combination of your weight, and the pressure applied upward on the passenger handle.
@@ScottsSynthStuff Thanks for your reply. My previous bike was a 5th gen VFR and I'd say that was about 4/10 to put on the stand. I think my other main issue is I don't have much strength with my right leg, it's all in my left. We'll see how I fare on Saturday lol.
@@ScottsSynthStuff So I tried it for the first time yesterday... Not going to happen very often let me tell you that much haha. All my strength being in my left leg doesn't help. Oh well.
@@gohjohan I actually got the hang of it the following summer (2021)! I just stand straight up on the stand and push into the ground as if I were to jump. It's fairly easy now.
It's easy once you get the technique down. I used to always park my 1200 on the centerstand and I could even do it in crocs (not that I would ride in crocs!) Biggest thing is to make sure that both centerstand feet are touching the ground before rocking it up, otherwise it's like dead lifting an elephant, lol.
Wow! Bought a 93 a few months ago and was wondering how to do this. Too easy! Will have my son nearby in case I manage to screw it up somehow. Thanks for the video
I only weigh around 170 pounds, and I doubt my lack of body weight would exert enough downward force to lever the stand to lift the bike up and rearwards. In any case I don't have a Gold Wing and have just recently had a hernia repair, so it would be out of the question anyway.
Absolutely not. It's the most comfortable seat I've ever had in 25 years of riding. It's firm, but in the correct places. I've pulled 19-hour days riding in that seat, and feel great afterward.
I just bought a 2016 goldwing, I'm 5ft 9 with a 30 inch inseam and had a hell of a time getting it of and on the center stand. I watched this video and no problem anymore.
Another difficult thing for me is getting my right leg off the footrest and over the seat whenever I get off my bike . Arthritis makes these thing especially painful 😖😖😖.
Sometimes I struggled getting my 07 on the center stand. The thing to remember is that to make sure that both pads are on the ground and when you push down, you are pushing STRAIGHT DOWN. Any angle and the effort skyrockets. My 2018, with its lighter weight, virtually pops onto the center stand.
It's less about the difference in weight, and more about how high the back end of the bike is to start with. A Wing with tired rear springs with a sagging rear end is MUCH harder to get on the center stand because you have to do a lot more lifting in a range where the center stand does not have as much leverage.
This video was gold for me! I have a BMW K1200LT very heavy. I followed your instructions and althoug at begining I strugled it a little, once I practiced this technique it was easier and easier. Now I do not have any problems putting on and off my bike in its centerstand. Thank you very much! It was very helpful.
You probably still don't have the K1200LT, But for those who may find this still to be difficult - a trick I learned was to drive up and place the rear tire on a 1"x 6" (really about 3/4" thick) plank (about 1 foot long is all it needs to be). This raises the rear wheel just enough to gain a lot more leverage on the center stand for unbelievable ease of lifting. This works for any large bike too (Gold Wing, BMW K1200LT etc..) Try it - your back and right leg will thank you, especially if you already have back problems
This guy makes it LOOK easy. It was definitely not easy for me. Bad knees and too much twisting. Had to get my brother to help me with my '93 Gold wing. I'm about the same size as this guy so I commend him for being able to do it.
Thanks for that very instructive. Thank goodness for people like you who take the time to share useful bits of information like this. Nice comfortable looking seat, could you tell me where you got it from please. Thanks Michael
Thank you! I was shown by two different people and I still couldn't get it. They both neglected to state that bike should be on both pegs before attempting to lift!
It may be better motorcycle has right side stand for additional safety. And have the right arm for the center stand too, where you step on it. It is always difficult to tell whether the bike will fall toward the right side when balancing it.
Its all down to leverage, if enough force is place on the foot lever on the stand, and the bike is guided backwards simultaneously, then most people should be able to do it. I, however, would not attempt this, because of recent hernia repair.
For those who may find this still to be difficult - a trick I learned was to drive up and place the rear tire on a 1"x 6" (really about 3/4" thick) plank (about 1 foot long is all it needs to be). This raises the rear wheel just enough to gain a lot more leverage on the center stand for unbelievable ease of lifting. This works for any large bike too (Gold Wing, BMW K1200LT etc..) Try it - your back and right leg will thank you, especially if you already have back problems
For those who may find this still to be difficult - a trick I learned was to drive up and place the rear tire on a 1"x 6" (really about 3/4" thick) plank (about 1 foot long is all it needs to be). This raises the rear wheel just enough to gain a lot more leverage on the center stand for unbelievable ease of lifting. This works for any large bike too (Gold Wing, BMW K1200LT etc..) Try it - your back and right leg will thank you, especially if you already have back problems
G,Day i found my 1500 goldwing much better to handle at low speed than my 1800 but love the fuel injection on the 1800 ,We have a candy apple red goldwing with Fuel Injection for $7000 Aud with 45k,s on the clock a 1995 model its on gumtree web sight .
I completely severed my Achilles Tendon on my right foot putting my 2018 Goldwing on the center stand. Doing just as you did and as I’ve done it lots of time before on both my 07 and 2018 Goldwings . Recovering from surgery now.
For those who may find this still to be difficult - a trick I learned was to drive up and place the rear tire on a 1"x 6" (really about 3/4" thick) plank (about 1 foot long is all it needs to be). This raises the rear wheel just enough to gain a lot more leverage on the center stand for unbelievable ease of lifting. This works for any large bike too (Gold Wing, BMW K1200LT etc..) Try it - your back and right leg will thank you, especially if you already have back problems.
That Backrest is SICK... I want me one... when I buy my F6B, currently on my 04 Silverado Yamaha and that baby is staying with me. I am planning on keeping the F6B for years as I have kept my 1700AT for the last 13. And from here on out, 15 years more to retirement. ON A GOLDWING. Shit I need a bigger garage...
I used to be able to do that, but Im 73 with a bad back. Ill use the 'back it up onto a piece of wood' to see if that helps.
Id love one of these with a sidecar! Practicality suggests a down payment on a house instead 😂 maybe one day I'll hit the lotto 🤞 "Would you like that in weekly payments or one lump sum?" "I'll take that in a Goldwing" 😂
pretty bike. what year is that? I just bought a 1990 Aspencade for my very first GW. Love it.
You can use referece gear and bush the center stand by left feet
Thank you so much, Amazing bike
Drive safe
No disrespect but the 1800 is 100lbs heavier then the 1500. And to make it easier to place on center stand pump up the rear suspension to the max setting and that will make it alot easier.
Actually they're almost the exact same weight, dry and wet. The 1800 has a larger engine, but an aluminum frame. Wet weight for a GL1500 is 904 lbs, wet weight for a GL1800 is 898 lbs. But you're correct - the higher up the rear end sits, the easier it is to get it on the center stand. That's why it's really tough to do it on a Wing with old, sagging rear springs.
Thanks for the video, and congrats on reaching 500 likes! (Mine was the 500th, btw). =)
Brilliant, thanks.
I have seen petite ladies use this technique as well so it can be done.
comon sense...
Is there another way to get on/off center stand ???
I have found that by dropping a Viagra tablet in the gas tank, the bike goes up on it's own.
Yeah but you gotta leave it there for at least an hour.
But if it stays up for more than four hours, you should seek medical attention.
Try doing this only a few months after a groin hernia repair operation. No Way
would I ever attempt to lift such a heavy piece of metal.
To get off of centerstand always have side stand up. Running in first gear with clutch engaged, rock bike back, slip some clutch and you're on your way.
No less like turning on the blinkers if you ask me... Should you forget how that works then pull out the manual and park the bike for the winter.. :) Good Job..
It's a good idea to wear hard sole shoes while doing this
Maybe this is a good reson to go workout lol
My feet don't touch the ground when my GL1800 is on the centre stand do I can't use this technique to lower it. As a result I always need to get help.
me too!
Thank you for that.
Pretty Neat Great invention!
thanks
Nice bike!!!
Sweet
Getting my 1500 on Saturday and I weigh 140lbs, pretty sure I won't be able to put it up on the stand on my own lol
Having some weight helps, but I'm only 160 lbs and I can do it easily. It's a combination of your weight, and the pressure applied upward on the passenger handle.
@@ScottsSynthStuff Thanks for your reply. My previous bike was a 5th gen VFR and I'd say that was about 4/10 to put on the stand. I think my other main issue is I don't have much strength with my right leg, it's all in my left. We'll see how I fare on Saturday lol.
@@ScottsSynthStuff So I tried it for the first time yesterday... Not going to happen very often let me tell you that much haha. All my strength being in my left leg doesn't help. Oh well.
@@viel.anthony at least you tried. I'm not sure if I want to try it on my 2017 Goldwing. I got it yesterday and I'm just as scared to try it
@@gohjohan I actually got the hang of it the following summer (2021)! I just stand straight up on the stand and push into the ground as if I were to jump. It's fairly easy now.
It's easy once you get the technique down. I used to always park my 1200 on the centerstand and I could even do it in crocs (not that I would ride in crocs!)
Biggest thing is to make sure that both centerstand feet are touching the ground before rocking it up, otherwise it's like dead lifting an elephant, lol.
thanks
Wow! Bought a 93 a few months ago and was wondering how to do this. Too easy! Will have my son nearby in case I manage to screw it up somehow. Thanks for the video
From my experience, you will find this to be the most favored bike you have owned....
I only weigh around 170 pounds, and I doubt my lack of body weight would exert
enough downward force to lever the stand to lift the bike up and rearwards. In
any case I don't have a Gold Wing and have just recently had a hernia repair, so
it would be out of the question anyway.
Absolutely not. It's the most comfortable seat I've ever had in 25 years of riding. It's firm, but in the correct places. I've pulled 19-hour days riding in that seat, and feel great afterward.
I just bought a 2016 goldwing, I'm 5ft 9 with a 30 inch inseam and had a hell of a time getting it of and on the center stand. I watched this video and no problem anymore.
Len Rogan youre crazy, im 5’ 7” and standing next to the new goldwing feels like im standing next to a container ship
Nice
how the hell does he get his leg over that high chair? wow?
Thanks for posting this video :) It's definitely very useful and will be showing it to some near-future big-bike owners.
Another difficult thing for me is getting my right leg off the footrest and over the seat whenever I get off my bike . Arthritis makes these thing especially painful 😖😖😖.
Thanks, I'm currently starting to look to buy a Goldwing so this technique will come in handy
Sometimes I struggled getting my 07 on the center stand. The thing to remember is that to make sure that both pads are on the ground and when you push down, you are pushing STRAIGHT DOWN. Any angle and the effort skyrockets.
My 2018, with its lighter weight, virtually pops onto the center stand.
It's less about the difference in weight, and more about how high the back end of the bike is to start with. A Wing with tired rear springs with a sagging rear end is MUCH harder to get on the center stand because you have to do a lot more lifting in a range where the center stand does not have as much leverage.
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Cool! 👍 gonna try it today!
Thanks, worked like a champ!
Worked like a charm. Thank you sir!!
This video was gold for me! I have a BMW K1200LT very heavy. I followed your instructions and althoug at begining I strugled it a little, once I practiced this technique it was easier and easier. Now I do not have any problems putting on and off my bike in its centerstand.
Thank you very much! It was very helpful.
You probably still don't have the K1200LT, But for those who may find this still to be difficult - a trick I learned was to drive up and place the rear tire on a 1"x 6" (really about 3/4" thick) plank (about 1 foot long is all it needs to be). This raises the rear wheel just enough to gain a lot more leverage on the center stand for unbelievable ease of lifting. This works for any large bike too (Gold Wing, BMW K1200LT etc..) Try it - your back and right leg will thank you, especially if you already have back problems
Thank you for sharing the video my husband was having a hard time putting his bike up on the center stand it helped alot .
I GOT A REVERSE GEAR ON MINE
This guy makes it LOOK easy. It was definitely not easy for me. Bad knees and too much twisting. Had to get my brother to help me with my '93 Gold wing. I'm about the same size as this guy so I commend him for being able to do it.
Thanks for that very instructive. Thank goodness for people like you who take the time to share useful bits of information like this. Nice comfortable looking seat, could you tell me where you got it from please. Thanks Michael
Yeah I do the same thing on my GL1500, but it almost gives me a hernia when I do it!!!
Thanks for the demo.... ;)
thanks for waiting how to do it
Thank you! I was shown by two different people and I still couldn't get it. They both neglected to state that bike should be on both pegs before attempting to lift!
It's own volition my ass!
It may be better motorcycle has right side stand for additional safety. And have the right arm for the center stand too, where you step on it. It is always difficult to tell whether the bike will fall toward the right side when balancing it.
Looks exactly like how you'd get any other bike on its center stand.
turn handle bars full right and push off stand. With handle bars turned right, it will want to lean left, so make sure the side stand is down...easy.
Show the same approach getting off the stand with a 5'4" person; not as easy as you make it out to be.
erm sorry the miss bike..has faulty 4th gear selector go at around 70.000
Hello thnxx for this info. I have a quetion do you have also a movie for replacing the fog lights?
Спасибо. Все понятно. Есть только одна проблема, у меня нет голды.
What happens if there is a 100litre top box containing 40kg of cargo?
What if your Goldwing doesn't have those grab rails? Mine doesn't.
Its all down to leverage, if enough force is place on the foot lever on the stand, and the
bike is guided backwards simultaneously, then most people should be able to do it.
I, however, would not attempt this, because of recent hernia repair.
For those who may find this still to be difficult - a trick I learned was to drive up and place the rear tire on a 1"x 6" (really about 3/4" thick) plank (about 1 foot long is all it needs to be). This raises the rear wheel just enough to gain a lot more leverage on the center stand for unbelievable ease of lifting. This works for any large bike too (Gold Wing, BMW K1200LT etc..) Try it - your back and right leg will thank you, especially if you already have back problems
My 1993 Goldwing is like a tank and is very hard to put on the main stand. With 2 people, it goes up fine!!
For those who may find this still to be difficult - a trick I learned was to drive up and place the rear tire on a 1"x 6" (really about 3/4" thick) plank (about 1 foot long is all it needs to be). This raises the rear wheel just enough to gain a lot more leverage on the center stand for unbelievable ease of lifting. This works for any large bike too (Gold Wing, BMW K1200LT etc..) Try it - your back and right leg will thank you, especially if you already have back problems
Thank you very much. This video was a big help.
THANKS
Could have done it on a 50cc scooter
Up a little bit down..!
The 1500 Goldwing is lighter than the 1800 goldwing i found the 1500 gold wing has more luggage room than the 1800 gold wing
goldwingman1500 Actually the GL1800 is 18 lbs lighter than the GL1500, but you're correct - the 1500 has more luggage room.
G,Day i found my 1500 goldwing much better to handle at low speed than my 1800 but love the fuel injection on the 1800 ,We have a candy apple red goldwing with Fuel Injection for $7000 Aud with 45k,s on the clock a 1995 model its on gumtree web sight .
Thank You!
2000 GL1500 SE.
well yes we do..
thank you very helpful
Great video!
Thanks for the great info of getting the 1500 Gold Wing on and off the center stand.