Use of centre stand

Hi Guys & Gals

I am just recovering from a bad bout of sciatica,probably not helped by my poor technique of getting my Jubilee onto its centre stand.

Can anyone offer me any tips or advice on using the centre stand easily?

I do have a side stand which is ok for short term use,but when parked up at home for a week or two I feel its safer to be on the centre stand.

Age brings some benefits but does not help when it comes to handling several Kgs of motor bike.

I look forward to reading your advice, which could be wide and varied !!!

Hi Stanley. The easiest way to use any centre stand on any bike is to roll the bike back then quickly push down the stand firmly with your foot. The stand will usually grip the ground and the inertia of the bike moving backwards will lift the bike onto the stand by itself. The only trouble is that if you go too fast the end stops for the stand take a bit more hammering, although you can with a bit of practice just get the right speed so the impact is not much worse than a conventional "haul it back and up" movement.

Regards.

Les.

Hi Stanley,

I am not sure if it is possible to fit the Electra centre stand on to the Jubilee but if it is then it will make it much easier. The Electra stand has a lever that you push down on to aid in lifting.

The man that would be able to confirm is Andy Sochanik the Lightweight guru. Address is in the Roadholder but he will probably reply via this message board.

Regards

Tony

Ron's suggestion is excellent, and if you think about it, you will need only ONE plank as the stand will come down and straddle the plank with it's feet either side of it.

A further variation could be that if the plank was thick enough to allow the stand to be swung right down but just  clear of the ground, further movement of the bike backwards, whilst holding the stand down with the foot, would see the rear wheel dropping off the plank and thus allowing the stand's feet to come into contact with the gound and secure the bike. Pushing the bike forward again would mean the rear wheel would rise back onto the plank and the stand would automatically release from the ground and return to it's up position. Perhaps a small chamfer on the end of the plank could help slightly. Worth a try I think.

Les H 

Hello All

Many thanks for the suggestions so far.  I have not been idle!.  I have contacted Neil Shoosmith re the Electra stand (out of stock but more being made).  I have also produced a short plank ready to try when I am more able. 

Also, I have found a stand to use instead of the centre stand.  It seems to offer a simple single handed operation.  Quite expensive though compared to a plank. 

For anyone intereted it can be seen on the wesite for Bikermart Motorcycle Accessories - www.bikermart.co.uk.  It is a paddock stand, but you just push or drive the front wheel straight into it and the front wheel is then locked into place. 

I will try the plank idea first but I am tempted by this stand.

Many thanks.

Stan