Im Embarrassed, But I'll Ask Anyway...

[CTB63]

I've had my new (used) C600S for 3 weeks...

I've tried many times to get her on the center stand, but cannot seem to do it. My old and smaller scoots, had a longer bar for leverage to press down with my foot and getting them up on the center stand was very easy. Then again they were 150 lbs lighter...

Is there a trick, or a special way to get the C600S on it's center stand?

I'm not a big guy, I weigh 150 lbs, 5'10" slim build...

Any input is much appreciated, and yes, you can reply with funnies and or jokes about my inability to get the scoot on the center stand...

CTB63

 

[Colin J Monteith]

For most that find any difficulty it's because they don't have both legs of the center stand on the ground before the weight (even 150lbs) is used to get it on the stand. Another common problem is not having the handlebars straight/centered.
And if your dumb like me on the first attempt, you shouldn't have the side stand with its parking brake down. I was used to previous scoot with no parking brake.
If you think it may be concern about dropping your scoot while trying, get someone to standby at the other side for a few practice shots until you have it worked out.
I now find the C600 easier than my previous Honda Forza that was over 100 lb lighter.

 

[grey.hound]

exactly what Colin said above: side stand up; make sure both sides of the center stand are touching and do the normal center stand dance.

 

[Snowdog]

Put your foot on the center stand, making sure it can't slip off. Then, Put one hand on the handle bars and the other on the seat grip. Transfer all your weight onto the foot on the center stand ( if you are secure, the other foot can come off the ground) and lift aggressively with the seat grip hand, so you are pushing down and lifting up at the same time, do it in one motion. It will work. If you are coordinated, you can try the rolling backwards technique. Push the bike backwards to gain momentum, then step on the stand and lift. In either case, park on a slight incline (down back)to help you out.

 

[Snowdog]

Don't be embarrassed, it really isn't easy as the center stand is a bit longer then it needs to be. You could always get a welding shop to shorten it.
You couldn't shorten it much though.

 

[Sparkrn]

Just one smooth motion. Make sure u step into the stand so it doesn't skid backward. I thought my aprillia 250 was harder then the big BMW. Just do it with confidence and a hard pull.

 

[SteveADV]

....Any input is much appreciated, and yes, you can reply with funnies and or jokes about my inability to get the scoot on the center stand...CTB63

First, any guy that can take the jabs is ok in my book, definitely invited to the next poker game...Make sure BOTH legs are on a solid surface and that you have soles that can take the psi from a center stand for a 550lb bike. If I remember correctly Spdrush (one of my fellow Chagrin-nites) asked the same question and may have some insight as to how he figured it out.

Bottom line...It takes some oomph, but you'll get it and then it it is all about technique and leverage (uhh, I guess that was your original question, wasn't it??)

 

[Spdrush]

I have had the same problem when my scoot was first bought. For me the key was to pull very hard on the seat rail while pushing as hard on the stand. The ground should be level or slope to the rear SLIGHTLY. Remember you have to push forward to get the scoot off the stand.

I don't put mine on the stand often except for refueling.

 

[SteveADV]

Yeah, right, I meant Spdrush, of course....FWIW, I keep mine on the center stand due to the flaximous emidous center of gravity pull on the fluids.

 

[CTB63]

Hey All,

I did it...! I took my time, making sure the center stand feet balanced the bike, and I lifted the rear at the same time of pulling the bike back, and stepping on the center stand foot thing.

I practiced all weekend long, and can now anytime without any difficulty...

Thanks for all your input...

CTB63

 

[SteveADV]

Hey All,

I did it...! I took my time, making sure the center stand feet balanced the bike, and I lifted the rear at the same time of pulling the bike back, and stepping on the center stand foot thing.

I practiced all weekend long, and can now anytime without any difficulty...

Thanks for all your input...

CTB63

Excellent!!