Centre Stand?

Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by 2wheeledant, Aug 26, 2014.

  1. 2wheeledant

    2wheeledant Member

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    #1 2wheeledant, Aug 26, 2014
    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:
     
  2. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #2 Tigcraft, Aug 27, 2014
    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.
     
  3. filbay

    filbay Member

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    #3 filbay, Aug 27, 2014
    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..................
     
  4. billyandmollysdad

    billyandmollysdad Senior Member

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    #4 billyandmollysdad, Aug 27, 2014
    what if you have'nt got a rack fitted ? :rolleyes:
     
  5. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #5 Tigcraft, Aug 27, 2014
    Stop teasing!!
     
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