this FJ is the first bike I have owned with a center stand. I am not a big guy and before I to muscle into this I wanted some tips so I dont damage the bike... what is the easy way to set this stand down and into position, what grab points do I use? thanks!
Center Stand Questions
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cadman
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hi dexter10,
there is a grab point just under the drivers seat on the left side of the bike, feel around you'll find it.
grab it, the left handle bar, and place your foot on the center stand and at the same time lift up on the grab point, slightly pull the handle grip while stepping on the center stand....VOILA, bike is now on said stand!
this is the general idea:
cadman
Try check your owners manual for the grab spot.
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Geezer
Parsimonious Curmudgeon
And get your hand all the way into the grab point, not just the thin plastic piece.
madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
From our friends at Google: up on center stand site:fjrforum.com
I usually just lift mine up with my manly right arm and reach down with the toe of my boot and flick the center stand down, then gently set the bike on the center stand. That usually influences others NOT to mess with my bike. :dribble:
I usually just lift mine up with my manly right arm and reach down with the toe of my boot and flick the center stand down, then gently set the bike on the center stand. That usually influences others NOT to mess with my bike. :dribble:
FarWestFastEddie
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The simply and easy way to get to centerstand, Left hand on left handlebar,
right hand on handhold under seat, right foot on centerstand tab, lower
center stand to terra firma, slightly lift with right hand, and force all your
weight on your right foot on centerstand tab, the bike will easily jump to
to the center stand, after some practice, you will find it very easy to
accomplish. no straining, no embarrassing second attempts, just
STAND that baby into position!
Next lesson, picking up babes in front of your local high school on your
FJR!
FWFE
right hand on handhold under seat, right foot on centerstand tab, lower
center stand to terra firma, slightly lift with right hand, and force all your
weight on your right foot on centerstand tab, the bike will easily jump to
to the center stand, after some practice, you will find it very easy to
accomplish. no straining, no embarrassing second attempts, just
STAND that baby into position!
Next lesson, picking up babes in front of your local high school on your
FJR!
FWFE
fjrthree
Well-known member
I`ve seen some post where the folks here use a 2x4. They`ll ride up on the board to get the rear wheel up a little, then use the above method.
Texan
Rollie Reincarnated
Yep, if you are built like Shrek, this is the best method.I usually just lift mine up with my manly right arm and reach down with the toe of my boot and flick the center stand down, then gently set the bike on the center stand. That usually influences others NOT to mess with my bike. :dribble:
RsvlFeej
RsvlFeej
What I don't see above is that BOTH sides of the centerstand need to be touching the ground before you apply any of the above techniques. If you're only on one tang? foot?, you're in for a fight - with both sides of the centerstand down evenly, it's almost effortless.
wfooshee
O, Woe is me!!
No mention in the manual. That's why so many don't know how to do it.
Only mention of the centerstand is in check and lube, and several fluid checks you're told to put the bike on the centerstand.
Capt. Bob
Bilge pump. A novel idea.
meosborn
Well-known member
IMO that is making it way more complicated than it needs to be. Do they haul a 2x4 around with them all the time or just have a little ramp set up at home?
You should take the time to learn how to do it comfortably so that it can be done without special ramps or whatever else.
Jer
Well-known member
+1 I am a skinny little ****( 5' 10" 155lbs) and can get my bike on the centerstand in one motion. It is all in the technique.
RadioHowie
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