bluesdog
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What's your stand on this thing?
parking stand choice
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bluesdog
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Oh, I wanted to mention something about when transporting, but the poll format limit is 4 questions. Anyway, I think the consensus for transporting is to use the side stand when on a large area, such as a ferry deck, and the center stand when the bike is on a trailer/pickup etc, where it can be secured with straps: front, back and sides.
I'm mainly interested in the more common practice of parking, as I've lately encountered some claims that it's better to park using the center stand, even on hot asphalt!
El Toro Joe
FYYFF
I almost always use the center stand.
Rexford
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Now that I have my trusty Big Foot on, I can park at ease on dirt and soft asphalt.....
RossKean
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On sidestand except for maintenance stuff or loading the bike for a trip. I guess I also use centerstand for winter storage.
Twigg
Just an old, bald man!
When transporting on a trailer the bike should not be on either stand.
Tie it down with four straps and let the suspension take the bumps.
garyahouse
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+1 Bigfoot. Game changer for sure.
Nice job on the questions. Interesting choices... Gave me a chuckle or two.
But I have another option not listed.
I JUST GET OFF AND WALK AWAY.
Gary
darkside strikes again
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Space in my garage is limited, so I use the center stand there and when working on the bike. Use the side stand otherwise with one of these https://www.amazon.com/KiWAV-Motorcycle-kickstand-support-outdoor/dp/B00CPGQ1GO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410785076&sr=8-2&keywords=KiWAV+Motorcycle+kickstand+pad if the surface is soft.
ionbeam
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Ride on up to the Whitehorse Open House next spring and get one FREE as they hand them out when you pull into the parking lot. I'm sure that the side stand foot will more than offset the cost of the gas and rooming
Side stand 95% of the time because of this https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/125329-wynpro-big-foot/
Maintenance, washing on center.
Maintenance, washing on center.
bluesdog
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Gold Wing guy I rode with did just that once. The great beast gracefully tipped over onto the left engine guard, putting a very mild scratch on it. No other damage, except to his ego..
CA G-Man
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Okay, now that I've thought about it a bit more I have to change my answer as to which stand I "normally use" for parking. While the side stand is my preferred stand and the go-to option whenever there's no good reason to use the centre stand, I do put it on the centre stand in my garage to save space, including during our long winters, so I guess it spends about 98% of its time on the centre stand.
ionbeam
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I once saw that done by a distracted FJR guy.
When out of the garage I use the (non Big Foot) side stand 99.9% of the time. If it's a really hot day I may use the center stand to keep the side stand from punching through the asphalt. In >40 years I have had the center stand punch through only once. I didn't think I was going to be able to get my FJR back out again after the center stand went through the asphalt. Boy did it make a mess of the parking lot when I was able to get the bike to roll off the center stand. Leave quick and hope nobody noticed......
I do find the center stand is useful for maintenance and stability when working on the bike.
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bergmen
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I use the center stand at all times unless it is just a quick stop on the side of the road for a break (where I use the side stand if it is secure). I may use the side stand more often once I get my WynPro pad (I just ordered one).
Dan
Dan
Spud
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Common logic is that the side stand gives you a larger, more stable "triangle" than the center stand. I only use center stand for maintenance. Wynpro foot is nice but does add a little lift, so parking on inclines be careful you have enough "lean". I always give the bike a lift/pull from the back as I'm leaving to decompress the rear suspension. Call me paranoid.
I use the center stand for maintenance, oil changes, etc. The other 95% of the time it's on the side stand.
Old Guy
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I find myself lifting up sometimes as well. I also lower the side stand and kick if forward with my toe just to be sure it's all the way forward. I think this habit comes from days past when my old bike took a swift kick even to get it all the way forward. Old habits die hard I guess.
Traveling on ferries 3-5 times per week, everybody who has a center stand uses it. Not having a center stand was one reason that I sold my Kawasaki KLE-650. Part of the issue is that the ferry personel may squish you into tight spaces, and the center stand makes that a bit easier.
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