I love the fact my F6B came with a center stand..Much easier to clean and air the tires etc.. But, at the ripe old age of 74, it is a task for me to pull the bike up onto the center stand even after watching the videos on how-to..So far my 44 year old son as taken care of this until next spring when I get a chance to ride again...Hope all goes well and I don't drop the thing.......