Thank you sooo much! I have been riding bikes for 15 years but have never been able to get any of my bikes onto the centre stand. The guys at bike shops always show the traditional technique for lifting it but I'm only 5'6" tall and am a runner not a body builder. Today I adjusted my own bike chain for the first time ever. And it was only possible because of your technique. Thanks man!
When I did my test, I was completely new to doing the centre stand too, what they taught me was to stand on the bit that you push on, then just step into the bike, and with no effort it just falls onto the centre stand, easy as that!
Your GS500 looks weird. Nothing like mine. Where is the electrical tape? And what is all of that shiny blue stuff that is coating your tank and plastics?
Thank you so much for this video! You've saved this girl from any further tears of frustration trying to put her GS 500 up on the centre stand. I CAN DO IT NOW!! :D
Great Idea. I just got one and ive been working on it so I just grab both handle bars and have to jerk it back a few times until I finally get it. When dropping it down I do the same thing. The first time the weight almost got me to drop it to the other side.
I dropped by GS 2 months after buying it when getting it off the centre stand cause I let it lean away from me. It was awful and it still stresses me out when I have to take it off the stand, especially if the ground is not entirely level. It may be a good idea to try doing it while sitting on the bike as shown here.
If you grab the luggage tie-down bar just below the rear bodywork panel,.. it is longer than the right side and more inline with the centre stand for this reason. reaching down to grab the frame work is too far for your back to bend which can cause a bad back injury and ruin the riding experience every time,.... Do it the safe and intended way!
@JonJon95GT I hide the tape on the other side LOL. That shiny stuff sometimes came with bikes. I think its called paint and polish. Looks nice. I hope it doesn't wash off in the rain here in Seattle.
Just got my gs500 and put it on the center stand and when i took it off it got away and it fell right ove D:! now im going to try it this way thanks for the help!
ill be damned were both the same size. ( cept for feet) i put my gs' on centre stand differently tho. although after seeing your video i see i was wrong. either id hold bnoth bars and put side stand down, and while holding both bars, push down on centre stand pulling backwards. when i first started in 03 on the gs, id pull on subframe and tail grab handle. NOT touching bars @ all.
I'll have to give this a try. I'm 6'2 and find the way they say do it to be awkward, i look like I'm fighting with the bike. This method looks a lot simpler.
I use the 2001+ turn signals. On ebay you can get smoke lenses for them from Lights4All. They also have smoke LED rear brake lights. Direct replacement and it illuminates the license plate.
@Lajko1 I dropped my gs500e in the driveway today trying to be a hero and get it on the stand while mounted. No damage... or maybe it just blends with the damage it had when I got it. Either I thought of this video and laughed. :)
I find the best way to get it off is to be on the bike. If I was 6' tall and heavier - maybe I could do it by the book. Sorry your bike fell over. Hopefully no serious damage. If you need parts, go to gstwins dot com. That's the best place for gs500 advice, info and spare parts.
This was incredibly helpful. 11 years later still helping fellow bikers. Thank you very much, sir.
Thank you sooo much! I have been riding bikes for 15 years but have never been able to get any of my bikes onto the centre stand. The guys at bike shops always show the traditional technique for lifting it but I'm only 5'6" tall and am a runner not a body builder.
Today I adjusted my own bike chain for the first time ever. And it was only possible because of your technique. Thanks man!
This was a life saver. I'm 6"2 but have very thin arms. Worked instantly. Thanks for showing us all mate
Absolute legend brother, just spent 10 minutes struggling in the driveway before looking up this vid. BOOM first go hahah cheers
When I did my test, I was completely new to doing the centre stand too, what they taught me was to stand on the bit that you push on, then just step into the bike, and with no effort it just falls onto the centre stand, easy as that!
Your GS500 looks weird. Nothing like mine. Where is the electrical tape? And what is all of that shiny blue stuff that is coating your tank and plastics?
I was instructed to watch your video "after" I dumped a friends GS500 on a slippery wet night.
Now I know a better way to yank her back & up.
Thanks!
You've probably saved me from breaking my back, thanks a lot!
Thank you so much for this video! You've saved this girl from any further tears of frustration trying to put her GS 500 up on the centre stand. I CAN DO IT NOW!! :D
Damn, wish I had this before I dropped the bike trying to get it on the center stand - great video!
Tx Adidasguy...nice vid from the Cave...gonna try this tommorow. Looking forward to more GS500 movies.
Very useful video, today i was putting my bike on the center stand in a different way, but this way is great!
Great Idea. I just got one and ive been working on it so I just grab both handle bars and have to jerk it back a few times until I finally get it. When dropping it down I do the same thing. The first time the weight almost got me to drop it to the other side.
Oh dude, that is an amazingly easier way to it. thanks.!
Wow, nice high production value video buddy! Didn't even know you were on UA-cam...I still miss my GS, great little bike...
Later.
I dropped by GS 2 months after buying it when getting it off the centre stand cause I let it lean away from me. It was awful and it still stresses me out when I have to take it off the stand, especially if the ground is not entirely level.
It may be a good idea to try doing it while sitting on the bike as shown here.
If you grab the luggage tie-down bar just below the rear bodywork panel,.. it is longer than the right side and more inline with the centre stand for this reason. reaching down to grab the frame work is too far for your back to bend which can cause a bad back injury and ruin the riding experience every time,.... Do it the safe and intended way!
Thanks so much! Great short video!
Nice tip.. I can do it the other way easy enough, though this looks a lot easier.. Thanks for sharing!
@JonJon95GT I hide the tape on the other side LOL. That shiny stuff sometimes came with bikes. I think its called paint and polish. Looks nice. I hope it doesn't wash off in the rain here in Seattle.
I totally agree. Nice video. Short and sweet.
I use the passenger handle mostly, but I like your video on this.
Just got my gs500 and put it on the center stand and when i took it off it got away and it fell right ove D:! now im going to try it this way thanks for the help!
THIS IS GENIUS MAN
Thanks boss you really helped me
It worked great! Thanks a lot!
ill be damned were both the same size. ( cept for feet) i put my gs' on centre stand differently tho. although after seeing your video i see i was wrong. either id hold bnoth bars and put side stand down, and while holding both bars, push down on centre stand pulling backwards. when i first started in 03 on the gs, id pull on subframe and tail grab handle. NOT touching bars @ all.
Thanks. Just used this to lube my chain. You da man!
I'll have to give this a try. I'm 6'2 and find the way they say do it to be awkward, i look like I'm fighting with the bike. This method looks a lot simpler.
Better than being 5'7" & 53kg trying to do it with a 200kg bike lol
Where can I find smoked turn signals that you have? Thanks in advance!
I use the 2001+ turn signals. On ebay you can get smoke lenses for them from Lights4All. They also have smoke LED rear brake lights. Direct replacement and it illuminates the license plate.
Lajko1
Thanks!
@Lajko1 cheers man, arms apart was way too awkward!
It is a fully restored 1992 with many new old stock parts from Germany and the UK.
What year is your suzuki ?
Great tip, use it all the time. Many thanks :)
How tall are you?
Can anyone help me with my gs500 it won't start and I can't link the video please got to my page and help please
Helpful video! Thanks.
Thanks so much!
@Lajko1 I dropped my gs500e in the driveway today trying to be a hero and get it on the stand while mounted. No damage... or maybe it just blends with the damage it had when I got it. Either I thought of this video and laughed. :)
5" 7 1/2"
About 5'8" 175 pounds.
Adidas - rock on
I find the best way to get it off is to be on the bike. If I was 6' tall and heavier - maybe I could do it by the book.
Sorry your bike fell over. Hopefully no serious damage. If you need parts, go to gstwins dot com. That's the best place for gs500 advice, info and spare parts.
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Making motorcycle video's but not knowing you just have to put it on the center stand by using body weight.