OK maybe I'm an idiot!!!
 

Any time in the past I've needed the bike upright I've just popped it on the trailer, as it has clamps for the wheels and holds it nicely.

Well now I've got these here paddock stands, and I'm a bit scarred to use them as I can't escape the feeling that as soon as I lift one end the bike will roll in the opposite direction! I've thought possibly pop it in gear and lift the front first?

Am I being a big girl and worrying too much?:smt053

Any and all direction welcome!:stupid:

Re: OK maybe I'm an idiot!!!
 

Many tutorials on YouTube. Basically rear first and have someone hovering round the front of the bike the first few times. Not mrs.ace unless you are looking for a divorce. Brick under the side stand to make he bike more vertical helps too.

Re: OK maybe I'm an idiot!!!
 

Always do the rear first mate. The bike does roll as you lift it up, but only a little. Once it's up on the rear one, it's secure to lift onto the front.

Locate the rear stand in place (on axles or swing arm, depending on what type). So the stand itself will be lent over with the bike, with only one of it's wheels on the floor. Stand on the opposite side to the side stand, get your hand on the rear seat and pull the bike towards you, moving the paddock stand with it. Once the bike is upright, you should be able to put some weight down on the stand and effectively keep the bike upright. Double check the stand is still located properly, then push down and hoist away.

Pretty scary the first time you do it, but easy peasy after a while.

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Actually, if you watch my Spark Plug tutorial, you'll see me do it and get the general idea! :)

Re: OK maybe I'm an idiot!!!
 

Seriously get someone you trust to "hover" the first time you try. After first 2-3 times it's easy but scary first time.

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Ah I see! Well I guess that answers my question, Yes I'm an idiot!:smt053

PS, Its the oil change tutorial you fool, I was watching you change plugs for ages!

Easy option - do what I did the first time... Use someone else's bike :-)

Re: OK maybe I'm an idiot!!!
 

That was just a shameless plug to get more views on his spark plug tutorial ;)

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Sounds like a plan, any volunteers?:lol:

Re: OK maybe I'm an idiot!!!
 

ill come and show you how to do it tomorrow eve if you like?