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...………...