getting wing down off centerstand

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tubabone

Discussion Starter · Jun 9, 2009

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So i finally got all the mounting hardware from the Voyager trike converter kit off of my wing and replaced the centerstand. I was pleasantly surprised how easily it goes up onthe centerstand, but how the heck do you get it off?

My legs are a little too short to get good leveregewhile sitting on the seat. So I can't push it off the stand while on the seat. My old bike would rock back onto the rear tire once I sat on it, so i could just ride off the stand. But the rear tire stays up off the groundeven when I sit on the wing.

So does anyone have any helpful hints or tricks to help get the bike off the centerstand without dropping the thing.

Also, which do you use more, the side stand or the centerstand?

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JIMBO83

· #21 · Jun 11, 2009

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I believe taking a Goldwing down from the centerstandwhile standing next to it is a recipe for disaster for the average sized person. A lot could go wrong standing next to a 700 lb machine coming down from the stand and having very little control as it does. Seems clear to me that the best place to be is on the bike. For those that do it, keep up the good work. for those who are new to the big Goldwing, I recommend getting on and rocking her off the stand.

winginitrick

· #22 · Jun 12, 2009

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i totally agree with the recipe for disaster, trying to get an 800 to 900 pound wing off the center stand , standing beside it. wow, thats some dangerous stuff right there. with the side stand down or not. you have got to find a way to rock it off the center stand, even if you have to incorporate the help of your wife or sig, other, while you sit on it! have them push you from the back while you sit on it with your finger on the front brake. im mean, try anything, but DO NOT stand beside it, and try to do it! and as far as the stand bending, dont worry about it, aint going to happen! i have sat on it, laid on it, slept on it, everything, and for quite a while too, and have never bent it. so like i said, find a way to do it, but dont stand beside it! keep on :18yellow::18yellow::18yellow:rick

nobbie

· #23 · Jun 12, 2009

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Want a challenge? Put it on the centre stand pointing UPhill. That's easy. Now try getting it off the stand. How do I know????

capnfred

· #24 · Jun 12, 2009

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I am not quite 6 ft. The PO said to rock it off the stand, I did not have any luck with that, so I do the dismounted, once you get used to the bike, you will find that it so nicely balanced, I use two hands, one on the handlebar, one on the seat handle, I use the seat handle and the handlebar together to roll the bike off the stand, once the bike is rocking forward, I just let it slide forward, once its back on two wheels, just lean it over on the side stand.....the first couple of times I was very nervous, but now have done it many times and its pretty much automatic.... don't even have to think about it..... good luck

capn

Grumpa

· #25 · Jun 12, 2009

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I'm going to try sitting and rocking it again. That's how I did my XS11 and it worked great (except uphill). The last time I took the Wing off the centre stand while standing beside it the sidestand ended up on my foot. OUCH!

Bob W

· #26 · Jun 12, 2009

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Silly you get down off a duck not a center stand

Bob W

· #27 · Jun 12, 2009

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Aw come on its an old joke and we are a bunch of old folks. I couldn't wait any longer.

English Bob

· #28 · Jun 13, 2009

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nobbie wrote:

Want a challenge? Put it on the centre stand pointing UPhill. That's easy. Now try getting it off the stand. How do I know????

Did that in Lethbridge last summer, fortunately a very nice, very ancient gentleman from Tennessee came by and offered help, it didn't take much, but I couldn't get it on my own.

knute

· #29 · Jun 13, 2009

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William_86 wrote:

dont sit on the bike while its on the centerstand, it will bend.

I am not doubting what you say William_86, I have always crawled on, pulled the bars back and rocked it back then forward off the center stand, just never thought it would bend the stand?

Silicon Sam

· #30 · Jun 13, 2009

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I got long legs, so sitting on the bike while getting off the centerstand is the way to go.

Doing off the bike, with my luck, as it comes off the bike it'll want to lean to the right and I'm screwed at that point... Side stand or not.

JIMBO83

· #31 · Jun 13, 2009

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William_86 wrote:

dont sit on the bike while its on the centerstand, it will bend.

put sidestand down. left hand on the left handlebar grip.
right hand on the handle at the seat. push down with right hand and once the back wheel touches the ground. pull up and forward with the right hand. while you balance it with the left hand. once its off. let it sit on the side stand.
if you feel uncomfortable with my method, or you cant stop the bike from rolling too far forward get the bike in gear before doing this.

Guillermo, have you ever bent a centerstand by sitting on a bike?

nobbie

· #32 · Jun 13, 2009

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JIMBO83 wrote:

William_86 wrote:

dont sit on the bike while its on the centerstand, it will bend.

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Guillermo, have you ever bent a centerstand by sitting on a bike?

At the shows people sit on bikes all the time and I've never heard a salesperson caution them. Ifa centrestand fails it was probably rusted.

English Bob

· #33 · Jun 14, 2009

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I'm surprised Wexy hasn't chipped in here. I seem to think he is in the "don't rock it off camp"

ScooterTramp

· #34 · Jun 14, 2009

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dingdong wrote:

I found that if I use the hand brake I can rock half way, hold that position with brake and then rock the rest of the way. Hope that makes sense.

That is how I do it. I get it about half way down and then ease it down the rest of the way with the brake.

4evermetric

· #35 · Jun 14, 2009

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When you park the bike, make sure there is at least 30' of clear space in front of you. Then, start the engine, sit on the bike, put into first gear and rev it up to about 3000 RPM. Then, stand up on the floorboards or pegs, and sit down hard on the pillion portion of the seat, and let the bike rock back on the rear wheel.

Instant success!!!

JUST KIDDING FOLKS!!!

Carry on.

winginitrick

· #36 · Jun 15, 2009

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nobbie wrote:

Want a challenge? Put it on the centre stand pointing UPhill. That's easy. Now try getting it off the stand. How do I know????

nobbie, hahahahaha, why dont you tell us how you know. did some one tell you? lol aaaaawwwwww, thats how you know! lol keep on

:cheeky1::cheeky1::cheeky1::18yellow::18yellow::18yellow:rick

mrbigrick

· #37 · Jun 15, 2009

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Man O Man, I'm no lil guy a bit older, but because of all the weight can't get mine on Center stand easy, unless I drive rears on a small block of wood and then it's still a pain cause I'm havin ta try n balance it has I get off then get center stand up!

where do ya get that Voyger stand? and why did't Honda follow suit!

clpete

· #38 · Jun 15, 2009

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mrbigrick wrote:

Man O Man, I'm no lil guy a bit older, but because of all the weight can't get mine on Center stand easy, unless I drive rears on a small block of wood and then it's still a pain cause I'm havin ta try n balance it has I get off then get center stand up!

I used to have a hard time getting with my 1200 &1500 on the center stand. I found that having it in neutral helped a lot. The trick is to put all your weight on the center stand as you pull up on the back handle.

IMH the 1800 is easier to get on the stand then the 1200 or the 1500.

pinkpork

· #39 · Jun 15, 2009

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dont sit on the bike while its on the centerstand, it will bend.

bollocks

JIMBO83

· #40 · Jun 24, 2009

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mrbigrick wrote:

Man O Man, I'm no lil guy a bit older, but because of all the weight can't get mine on Center stand easy, unless I drive rears on a small block of wood and then it's still a pain cause I'm havin ta try n balance it has I get off then get center stand up!

where do ya get that Voyger stand? and why did't Honda follow suit!

Brick I had the same problem. The trick is to be certain you feel both "feet" on the centerstand hitting the ground SIMULTANEOUSLY. If both feet are on the ground evenly, the bike will pop up on the stand with minimal effort. Stand on the left side of the bike (clutch side), grab the grip with your left hand, put your right hand anywhere you feel comfortable so you can tilt the bike upright. After you have the bike standing up straight, put your foot on the centerstand pedal and push just hard enough to feel it make contact with the ground, then gently rock the bike slightly so you can get familiar with both centerstand feet making contact. Practice getting the feet on the ground for a few minutes if you have to because this is the key to getting the bike up easily. Once you are able to determine she is making proper contact with the ground, apply more foot pressure and gently rock the bike backwards. She will come up believe me. MAKE SURE BOTH FEET OF CENTERSTAND ARE TOUCHING THE GROUND BEFORE YOU TRY TO RAISE THE BIKE. If you do not do this, you will never get the bike on the centerstand.

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