dropped my bike taking it off the center stand

[Ed89]

I am 5'5", I always straddle the bike when I take it off the center stand, which is everytime I fill up.  The feet don't have to reach the ground.  Just sit on the bike, and rock it back and forth a few times and it will go off the center stand.  Then just balance it and be ready with the front brake.  It is really easy.  After a few times, I don't have to rock it back and forth any more--just lean back and one time forward.

Cheers,
e.

[TOMIMOTO]

I'm 5'7 and I sit on the bike and my feet are flat on the Ground. Then I just rock back then forward. The bike doesn't even move an inch forward when it gets off the center stand either.

[cummuterguy]

I straddle mine, but a previous bike I had was a pain that way (weighed a lot more) so I stood on the right side, right hand on the handlebar/front brake, left hand on the LEFT side grab rail.
I'd then push it forward, but deliberately let it come over to the right a bit, so if were to get unbalanced it would be towards me and thus easier to control.
A bike falling towards you lets you use your leg strenght. one falling away from you is all on your arms and back.

Speaking of which, if you ever do tip it over again, here's a tip.

If it fell on it's right side, put the kickstand out (yes, sticking in the air) face away from the bike, plant your feet close to the seat, reach behind you and grab the handlebar and grab rail. lift with your legs. It will come up quite easily and since you already have the stand out, you can just let it fall over onto it.
If it's on it's left side, you can't pre-set the kickstand, but since your feet are right there, just lift a little more carefully, and once it's almost upright, use one of your feet to swing out the kickstand.
I've lifted some really heavy bikes this way, and I'm only 5'10" 150lb

[nathanael]

nathanael:
You say the handlebars turned as you took the bike off the stand.
Weren't you holding them?

Haha, yeah I was holding the handlebars. Granted, I may not be the smartest person out there but I'm not that dumb!  :lol:

Somehow it managed to get away from me anyway though. :dunno:  Next time I'm definitely sitting on the bike and pushing it off.

[Sir Smapty]

ALWAYS straddle the bike when taking it off the center stand.  I do...

I bet your legs are longer than mine , I have decided it is less precarious for me to be off the bike to push off the stand. But I only use it in my garage.

You could always ride it off the stand  :lol:  Rev it up to get some wheel speed then lean back to put the rear wheel on the ground.

Vroom, off you go  :lol:

Best response.

[davipu]

hmmm, sounds like Kerry needs to make another video for all the noobs.

[juggernaught]

Once again...a useful tip...on a bike thats been.....tipped



http://www.ama-cycle.org/magazine/2003/story4apr.asp

   

[juggernaught]

:lol:  :lol:  :lol: Must suck being so short   :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

lol....better short than stupid i always say.  And i'm short. (do the math)..
:lol:  :lol:  :lol:

In any case....practice makes perfect.  So...get some practice.