Center stand use

[STRaider]

How often do you put your bike on the center stand? Of course I do for maintenance, but I typically put the bike on the center stand after every ride. Recently, I've been asking myself why, as the older I get, the heavier this thing feels. I use good technique, and it's not hard for me, but I have just recently been wondering why I do it. I think I used to believe it was better for the weight to be off the tires, but here in Texas, we can ride almost year round, so the longest I might go without riding is a week or two, even if just for a quick ride.

I believe I am going to start using the center stand less often, unless someone has a compelling reason to continue using it so frequently.

[Steve 0080]

Just to take up less room in the garage...

[2015F6B]

I always park my bike on the side stand . . . but . . I put it on the center stand at least twice a week to check tire pressure (I ride every day).

[six2go]

Just to take up less room in the garage...

Ditto!

[VStarRider]

More room in the garage during winter storage. With the bike on its side stand, I cannot easily back my car into the garage alongside the bike. On the center stand, I get another 4-5" of space (estimating).

[Draxsr]

I use it quite regularly, especially when parking on something other than level. I find the kickstand keeps it a bit 'too' upright in a lot of situations. Makes it easy to push over.

[Joflewbyu2]

For maintenance and cleaning.

[Spiff215]

Just to take up less room in the garage...

Same here.

[VStarRider]

More room in the garage during winter storage. With the bike on its side stand, I cannot easily back my car into the garage alongside the bike. On the center stand, I get another 4-5" of space (estimating).


Oh yeah, what triggered me getting the center stand was the fact that I need to replace the front tire. Not easy without a center stand or jack.

[olegoat345]

Every time I do anything to it. I cut 5/8" off the C. stand & it made a huge difference, EZ up...………...

[Fingerz]

I feel the bike is more secure on the center stand. I always put it on in the garage or while out.

[skinnyguy]

For maintenance and if the b is not going to be in use for more than a day, it goes on the center stand. I don't know why, just something I do.

[seagravesg]

Bought this E Z lift for F6B http://www.philsfarkels.com/gl-1800--helping-hand--1.html
makes lifting to center stand MUCH easier!

[jmdaniel]

Just to take up less room in the garage...

+ 1

[jm21ddd15]

Always, even when re-fueling. Why not? It's easy, and puts less stress on the suspension and rear tire.

[DaWadd]

For storage or cleaning and maintenance. Otherwise I use the side stand.