How to use centerstand

[DaBear]

I have always ridden cruisers and never a touring bike like my 2010 FJR 1300

What is the deal with the center stand? Why do I need it? Am I supposed to always have it on the center stand?

Educate me o wise ones

 

[BkerChuck]

You don't have to use the center stand. You will find it's indispensable for doing maintenance, removing wheels and tires, checking oil level, and a myriad of other things. As a former cruiser rider you may even find it useful for things many of us on here don't do so much.....washing and detailing.

 

[FJRay]

It is Friday. Oh never mind

 

[Burnspot]

You might as well practice using it...there's a definite technique to it (it's very easy). It's infinitely handy to have on the bike.

 

[TomInPA]

I have always ridden cruisers and never a touring bike like my 2010 FJR 1300
What is the deal with the center stand? Why do I need it? Am I supposed to always have it on the center stand?

Educate me o wise ones

The question is, can you get it up?

 

[DaBear]

I have no problems getting the bike up on the stand. I just dont want to stress anything or harm anything by not using it.

I imagine it is great for changing the tire or pivoting the bike 180 degrees in a tight spot.

I was just curious if using the center stand was better somehow than the side stand

 

[Uncle Hud]

The center stand sets you apart from the unwashed crowd of sportbike needle-dicks and cruisers with two-digit IQs. You should really learn to use it.

(It's Friday and beemerdons isn't going to show up.)

 

[TomInPA]

A center stand will be more stable on soft pavement or unpaved area if you don't have a sidestand pad. It helps to fit the bike into a smaller space. In motorcycle parking, you avoid having someone park in such a way you can't stand the bike up to leave. That said, using the side stand for refueling, parking, or almost anything else is just fine. This is kind of one of those 'worry less, ride more' questions.

 

[DaBear]

The center stand sets you apart from the unwashed crowd of sportbike needle-dicks and cruisers with two-digit IQs. You should really learn to use it.



(It's Friday and beemerdons isn't going to show up.)

Well OK then. Certainly dont want to be associated with THOSE folks anymore. Thanks

 

[PhilJet09]

Get yourself a WynPro kickstand pad, then the reasons to use the center stand are even fewer.

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=125329

 

[El Toro Joe]

The center stand sets you apart from the unwashed crowd of sportbike needle-dicks and cruisers with two-digit IQs. You should really learn to use it.




(It's Friday and beemerdons isn't going to show up.)

Well OK then. Certainly dont want to be associated with THOSE folks anymore. Thanks

 

[garauld]

The question is, can you get it up?

I know someone who can get you a stiffy...

 

[graler]

The question is, can you get it up?

I know someone who can get you a stiffy...

This is some low hang'in fruit.

 

[LKLD]

The center stand sets you apart from the unwashed crowd of sportbike needle-dicks and cruisers with two-digit IQs. You should really learn to use it.

(It's Friday and beemerdons isn't going to show up.)

Well OK then. Certainly dont want to be associated with THOSE folks anymore. Thanks

Never mind Hud, he's probably on his period. :brunette:
I use the sidestand 90% of the time, and centerstand for maintenance, especially tire inflation and oil changes, and when it's a crowded parking situation. What's great, is you now have an option!

Rob

 

[majicmaker]

Yep! It's Friday alright.

 

[user 8909]

For giggles I did a search, "center-stand" turned up 86 results, "center stand" got 90 results, center-stand tang" got 86 and "center stand tang" only got 29.

"search" by the way got 133 and "FNG" was too vague to produce anything.

The center-stand is your friend, standing next to the bike on the left side (clutch/gear shift side) put your weight on the center stand tang and pull with your right arm having your right hand gripping the provided hand-hold on the body frame of the bike. Apply more weight to the tang than upward arm strength and pull rearward.

Apply the center-stand on level ground and a hard surface. To safety deploy the center-stand try at first by sitting on the bike and rocking forward, once feeling confident you can try to deploy off the center-stand by standing next to the bike and holding the handle bars.

Good luck, the FJR is a heavy MF, be careful and remember, the center-stand is your friend.

 

[rushes]

I have always ridden cruisers and never a touring bike like my 2010 FJR 1300
What is the deal with the center stand? Why do I need it? Am I supposed to always have it on the center stand?

Educate me o wise ones

It's most fun use comes at night.

If riding in a group after dark, (especially after a few beers..) blast ahead of everyone, and when they are at a distance, push it down and make big sparks.

Try it...

 

[SacramentoMike]

Sounds like good advice . . .

 

[RJAMT]

I quite using my side stand because, when I park, everything I lay on the seat falls off onto the ground....helmet, keys, phone, gloves. It's costing me a bundle to replace damaged items.

Yamaha really should be held accountable for putting something so dangerous on a bike that could be ridden by someone with my IQ. I am a (former) cruiser rider after all.