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.