Centre Stand?

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  1. 2wheeledant

    2wheeledant Member

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    Hi got my Bonnie today! just waiting for day off to give it a go! One question how on earth do you get it on its centre stand?:mad:
    Not for the lack of trying I can tell you bloody thing:biggrin:
     
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    With mine: right foot on centre stand lever and pull up with right hand on bottom of rear rack rail get my hand as near to the shocker as possible. I've found that there isn't enough leverage on the stand to make it easy.
     
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    I stand on left side of bike ( looking from the back ! ) left hand on handlebar, left foot on stand, right hand on rack.....and HEAVE ! Once you get the knack its not too bad, honest..................
     
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    what if you have'nt got a rack fitted ? :rolleyes:
     
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    Stop teasing!!
     
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