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I also find it difficult to put the aspy on the centre stand, I carry a piece of 3/4 by 4" 8" long pice of wood, back the bike onto it then I can lift it the rest of the way. Otherwise it's a two person job, OK at home but since most of my riding is alone...

 

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I have had my 85 since I was 45 years old, yes I could do it easy then using the above method, however years of toil, the fact I like the soft ride with little air in the suspension, and a back like a bag of jelly makes it impossible without either a helping hand or raising the bike by backing it up 3/4".
I was at the Honda Homecoming and watched the guy at the end of the line just use the reverse gear to hoist the 1800 onto the center stand, now thats why I want the reverse
I still question the merit of removing the center stand, I guess if you have a power lift to take its place and someone to pick up the bike in case of needed tire change on the road.

 

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Ha Ha keep going over the same dip...it will wear away after a while saving you the problem of removing it.:clapper: