Triumphrat

LIJ · 01-05-2007

It is a bit embarrasing to confess, but I have terrible trouble to get my bonnie up on the central stand. Does anyone have any tips and tricks to share?

Geoff · 01-05-2007

Its all technique. stand at the left side, left hand on handlebar. put stand down with right foot, level bike and put both feet of stand on the ground.
with right hand, grab the frame triangle where passenger foot peg is.
then, put ALL of you weight on the centerstand tang, pull up with right hand, and up she goes
G

mikeyland · 01-05-2007

I was also told to backup onto a peice of 3/4 plywood try that . I have tried and have never been able to do it. Mikey

bonnevillebilly · 01-05-2007

Do every thing Geoff said and,
Use your leg muscles, push down with your leg wile lifting
up and back with your right arm. Take a deep breath and
blow it out all at the same time.
blow out , push down with your leg ,and lift up and back.
Bill

mase · 01-05-2007

Quote:

On 2007-01-05 15:22, Geoff wrote:
Its all technique. stand at the left side, left hand on handlebar. put stand down with right foot, level bike and put both feet of stand on the ground.
with right hand, grab the frame triangle where passenger foot peg is.
then, put ALL of you weight on the centerstand tang, pull up with right hand, and up she goes
G

I second that. I'm not that big of a guy (5'11 155lbs) and I've never had a problem because I read about this technique on another thread before I even got the centerstand.

I was able to visaulize and do it easy on the first try. You don't need to be the hulk, you just have to finesse it. once you do it the right way, you'll feel it and do it easy everytime.

Tlaloc · 01-05-2007

I had a lot of difficulty at first, too. Using the piece of plywood worked for me. After using it a few times, I was able to lift the bike up onto the stand without the wood.

The trick (for me), is to not pull upwards on the frame triangle but at a more-or-less 45 degree angle. Think of it as lifting up and pulling back (towards the rear of the bike) at the same time.

I hope this helps.

meatwagon · 01-05-2007

As stated, you really need to use your body weight pushing down on the stand much more than pulling up with the right arm.Stand on it!

Programr · 01-05-2007

i must admit that i just figured out the technique on this bike. my lambretta was cake, but weighed about half as much. i really fought with this for a bit before getting it down.

the key for me was being sure that both of the center stand feet are on the ground and that the front wheel is pointing straight ahead. front hand keeps the bike balanced and the rear hand gives just a little tug back and up as you stomp down on the stand. it lifts right up.

but it is an odd feeling at first letting the bike lean away from you until you feel the second foot touch. once you get over that and get used to the weight of the bike, it should go up for you. or maybe not, i guess it may be important that i'm 6'2" 220lbs :-D . my stomp carries a little more "weight" than others

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Toyanvil · 01-05-2007

With everyone else said, plus put the bike in neutral.

tommyturbo2 · 01-06-2007

Having owned 3 Hinkley Triumphs (95 Trophy 4, 01 Bonnie, and 01 ST) I've concluded that Triumph's engineers need help when designing centerstands! In 42 years of riding many different makes of motorcycles, Triumphs have always been a pain to get on their centerstands. I've used every technique I've ever heard of, including the ones spoken of here (which work the best), and the Japanese bikes have the design down right! Hinkley should take note! tommyturbo2