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Merlin III
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When I got my BMW I did extensive study on the proper use of a centerstand vs. the sidestand. The results indicated that the centerstand should only be used for maintenance.
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I mostly use the center stand, but I always leave the side stand down too. Should it get knocked off the center stand (we have earthquakes here you know) it has a 50% chance of landing on the side stand.
In the 94 Northridge quake, my K75 was parked on the center stand, with the right side against my car bumper. It came off the center stand and landed left on the side stand just as planned. I now chock the front wheel too!
i guess i'm leverage challanged.
Other than making the bike harder to tip and making maintenance and repair easier? I use it most of the time because I think it looks cool, but I was wondering if there are any advantages in terms of keeping weight off of the suspension and tires while parked.
I must be too! I had to enlist help to get my r12rt up on the CS yesterday.
Any suggestions on the best way to do this other than hire a personal trainer to get stronger.
It's almost all technique with very little strength required. The best way to learn is get someone at the dealer or riding friend to show you the steps. The weight of the bike often has little to do with the difficulty involved. My F800GS is much harder than the RT when deploying the center stand. The RT is very easy once you understand the grip points and weight application. yup
I use the center stand almost every time I stop on level solid tarmac. On the centerstand the bike takes less room in the garage and at the gas station it allows me to check the oil level easily.