Center stand opinions?

[tenxxx]

There was one on my standard when I bought it. Thanks to PO. Think I feel the thing bounce sometimes.
If I wearing tennis shoes, it hurts to get it up on the stand, but glad its there.

[olegoat345]

Some folks say shorten it by, 1/2" some say 3/4" so I shortened mine by 5/8", that made it much, much easier to get on the C. stand......BUT..... the R. tire is just barely touching the ground, so I can't turn it. If you're going to do it I suggest 1/2" would do the trick. Pay the price for a top notch welder to weld the feet back on. My guy did a great job. Just sayin'

[53driver]

FWIW: I still have yet to drag the OEM center stand whilst cornering.
My springs are in great shape so it doesn't droop at all.

[Gofasttoys]

Bought everything from partzilla for like 130. They seem to be on back order everywhere and no good used ones to be had.

[Frye]

Don't see how you can get by without one. With the valve stems pointed towards the low side when on the side stand even checking rear tire pressure is a PIA without one.

[MRB68]

I hate to admit this but I still can't get my bike on the center stand. Is it because when the bike is new the spring is tough? or yes I might just be a wimp. I have to drive it onto a 2x4 then do it. I grab the passenger rail and the handlebar and pull up, tried pulling back and no dice. I watched all the videos I could find and it's gotta be more science than strength?

[53driver]

I hate to admit this but I still can't get my bike on the center stand. Is it because when the bike is new the spring is tough? or yes I might just be a wimp. I have to drive it onto a 2x4 then do it. I grab the passenger rail and the handlebar and pull up, tried pulling back and no dice. I watched all the videos I could find and it's gotta be more science than strength?

Hmm. Since I have the Smuggler seat, I do not have the grab rails anymore and so I have to reach lower, using the saddlebag guard.
I use a rocking motion for a few cycles then use my thighs and 190lbs of direct pressure to get her up.
I don't mean to be sarcastic, but there are two 'mistakes' I've personally witnessed watching GoldWing Owners put their bike on the center stand:
1. The bike was in gear
2. The person 'helping' them on the right side of the bike was holding the front brake - "for safety."

Best of luck!
Steve

[jmdaniel]

I hate to admit this but I still can't get my bike on the center stand. Is it because when the bike is new the spring is tough? or yes I might just be a wimp. I have to drive it onto a 2x4 then do it. I grab the passenger rail and the handlebar and pull up, tried pulling back and no dice. I watched all the videos I could find and it's gotta be more science than strength?

It's more of a coordination thing than either science or strength, IMO. (And I'm not saying you are uncoordinated.) You have to pull up on the handle at the same time you are pushing down with your foot, and shortly after getting the back wheel off the ground, pull the handle slightly to the rear. Once the bike gets to a certain point, the momentum will carry it to the resting place. The whole concept isn't bike specific, so grab a buddy that has a bike with a center stand, and have he/she demonstrate and help you out.

[shortleg0521]

I am 145 and find it is style rather than strength.
Stand on it and lift and it's up. Have to be level.

[tenxxx]

I hate to admit this but I still can't get my bike on the center stand. Is it because when the bike is new the spring is tough? or yes I might just be a wimp. I have to drive it onto a 2x4 then do it. I grab the passenger rail and the handlebar and pull up, tried pulling back and no dice. I watched all the videos I could find and it's gotta be more science than strength?

Mine is easier if I pull straight up on the grab rail. And ware hard soul shoes.
Make sure the seat bolts are good and snug on the left side.