I watched a few videos about getting the bike on the Center stand. This is the first video that had me do it successfully. There were videos saying lift up and backwards. They caused me to fail and made my bad knee worse. Your explanation resulted in success.

So helpful. The owners manual on my 2015 R1200RT was NOT instructive, it says “Fold out center stand and jack up motorcycle.” 🤪 your video was perfect

Using the side stand is a very good insurance policy, should matters get a little more unstable than expected.

Been wrestling with BMW GS’s for a long time. Body weight is key to putting a big BMW on a center stand. Once the bike is centered with both “feet” of the stand touching the ground, merely put your entire body weight on your right foot. No jerking. BMW’s are also designed very specifically for another purpose many folks don’t know about. They are balanced so that you can change either the front or the rear tire. If you are changing the front tire, leave the panniers and top box on and the front tire will be off the ground. If changing the rear, take off the boxes and the rear tire will be off the ground. Pretty ingenious really. Try it.

Hi Mark and a big thank you. I watched your other (first) video: How to put your Goldwing onto its centerstand and immediately shared it with some club members. Then I saw this more recent one in which you did it with two buddies and boy, am I impressed! I want to go downstairs and try it myself!

Very good video, John. Thank you. I have learned from experience if your in an unfamiliar parking location, perform a visual check to see that there are no small divets where the center stand will approximately rest. I also "test" the center stand feet (as you mentioned) to make sure that they will not dive into a divet and upset the bike balance. Don't even try to put the bike on the center stand with the ground sloping away from you. I had never thought about the extra weight of the stand, but as you say they can be handy for changing oils and washing the bike. I once removed the rear wheel at a very big bike shop parking lot (Chapperal) , took the wheel in for a tire replacement. After replacing the rear wheel I then worked on the front wheel in a similar manner using the center stand. Some gathered around to watch.

Just wanted to drop a comment saying a big thank you for this! First video out of a few that actually helped me to get my bike on it's center stand. I was struggling trying to lift up and pull backwards but your technique made it a lot easier. It was almost instant actually, especially once I tried extending my leg as you did. Bike just popped up after that 👍

Well, the wind and rain has finally stopped where I live in the UK so I tried to put my Mana on the centre stand! First attempt was a total failure, the bike never moved at all and I gaveup after one go (luckily!). Indoors I had a thought! How about releasing the HANDBRAKE? It is an automatic and has one for parking on a hill with the side stand. You cannot leave it in gear!!! With the handbrake off, I had no joy but I thought up this idea! 1. Place a ramp in front of the front wheel. 2. Lay a flat piece of wood on the ramp to stop the wheel nestling between the rungs. 3. Put another piece of wood where the side-stand will meet the ground. 4. Drive the bike onto the ramp a few inches, which raises both the side stand and the centre stand of course! 5. Put the handbrake on, turn off the ignition, and position the block under the side stand and have a coffee or whatever. 6. Follow Tinderbox instructions but the centre stand will go down further using this method!!!! 7. Release the handbrake , the bike will roll back under gravity and almost put itself on the stand for you!!! 8. If you don't have a handbrake (99.9% of you) then follow Tinder's instructions and use the front brake or you can leave the bike in gear and use the clutch of course. drive.google.com/file/d/15hi5wn9UixPjadSaMTgbjNycy5E5PBXn/view?usp=sharing You can see a damp bit of mdf has buckled so you only need to raise the front wheel a couple of inches. I have some lubing to do before the rain returns, and the chain needs tightening.

Thank you very much, very useful. I am going to install a center stand in my Honda. For me the main reason is to be able to clean the chain often in a comfortable faster way. Chain maintenance I find it the key for smooth ride.

I think the first step to putting on the center stand is wearing some tough boots or if you must tough shoes....Stuff can go wrong!!!

A much easier method in the garage is to put a 1" piece of wood abt, 8" square, under the rear wheel and it alters the angle of the stand. Then you can lift the bike onto the stand very easily.

First time Ive seen one of your videos, generally I like!! and will soon be back to see more, however, I must ask, Have you ever tried to put an NT650V onto the center stand? its hard work and definitely requires lots of lifting with the right arm.

Thanks for this video, and all the ones concerning the 1200RT. I just purchased one and have watched a few of your videos so far. I'm very curious about the seat you have on there. Looks to be an extra low, is that correct? Trying to find one is like looking for a needle in a hay stack. Thanks.

Thanks, I was fighting with my 2008 R1200Rt to get it center standed, but after watching your video it’s a breeze now! Do you know if any place other than a BMW shop where I can purchase crash bars like yours?

I tore my meniscus with this style. Need arm support as well.

Is the bike in gear or in neutral?