Thanks for the video. Unfortunately turning my 2018 Goldwing isn't possible that way but such is life! I'm interested in why you lift the side stand before putting the bike on the centre stand . Six days ago my left foot slipped as I lifted it onto the centre stand. I was holding the bike as I slipped backwards. The Goldwing would probably have broken my legs had it fallen. Thankfully my habit of leaving the side stand down saved the day. Once the Goldwing is past about 20 or so degrees from vertical, it'll end up on it's side so I regard the side stand as a safety feature. Cheers!
Hi Stu Revelle, thanks for watching and for your comments. To be fair, any bike that weighs as much as a Gold Wing is a beast compaired to a 'little' Transalp & I wouldn't recommend this maneuver for those bikes. With a Gold Wing, you do however have the advantage of the reverse 'gear' which makes moving almost 400kg (if it's the Tour variant) a little easier. I lifted the sidestand because I have a habbit of catching my ankle on it. However, I do make sure the centre stand is grounded with both 'feet' before lifting the bike. With a bike of the mass of a Gold Wing, I'd do the same as you, also, the distance between the centre stand and side stand is further apart, so I'd be less likely to catch my ankle.
@@robchisholm72 I agree with you. The centre stand can cause difficulty for many wing riders. The fall and my history of two spinal ops has convinced me that a 5/8" wooden pad under the back wheel is one easy and very effective solution. Regards. Stay safe.
Hi Andy MC, thanks for watching & commenting. Given the GS's low centre of gravity it should spin easily, but be carefull and don't do it too often as the side stand & side stand bolt aren't designed to take that level of weight load on a regular basis.
Excellent video Bob. I am wondering if the side stand turn will work on a BMW F750GS. I mean, will the side stand resist the weight? I have been looking for this technique for some time. Cheers mate.
Hi Alfredo, thank you very much for watching and then for commenting. Despite a crazy work load - hence no uploads recently - I am trying to reply to everybody that has taken the time to leave a comment. It should work yes, however I would visit your local BMW Motorrad dealership first and watch how the staff spin the bikes round. It used to work on an old BMW F800ST that I owned around 9 yrs ago.
Much better way to spin the bike... turn the bars to the right, tilt the bike, front wheel off the ground, then balance it on the side stand and pivot the bike.
Hi Shawn, thanks for watching and your comments. Both work equally well in my view, it's which ever suits the individuals build, confidence and the bike to be spun round.
Hello Thnx for ur Instructions, as Last Mate i would ask if sidestandturn will work with the GS (i my self got the 1250 wich is beside some smaller changes and about 30 kg more quite similar. BTW could you show the Sidestand enhancements u use?
@@robchisholm72 but you didnt answer the question? He is asking why did you not do the trick you did with the second bike with the first bike? (Trying to do the 180 turn with the bmw)
Thanks! Great video. I have a 1200GSA that has a side stand with an enlarger at the that prevents the side from sinking in the soil. I don’t think you would recommend turning a big and heavy bike on the side stand would you?
Hi Kim, firstly thank you for your comments. As well as the Transalp, which I've since replaced with a VFR800X Crossrunner, I also own a R1200GS. I always fit a side stand enlarger on all my bikes and its often the first modification I do. It is possible, to spin a bike on the sidestand fitted with an enlarger, however its down to the construction of the sidestand enlarger. IE the metals used & how its secured to the sidestand. I'll have a try on my own bike and get back to you.
Hi, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. It looks like the bike you used is under a 500cc bike, which is not exactly a large/heavy bike. It's quite easy to achieve with 125cc bikes for sure.
@@justforhelpstudios593 I have, thank you, the bike weight is listed as 145kg which is 1kg lighter than a Kawasaki Z125 at 146kg. Compaired to the Honda Transalp at 214kg.
Thanks for the video. Unfortunately turning my 2018 Goldwing isn't possible that way but such is life!
I'm interested in why you lift the side stand before putting the bike on the centre stand . Six days ago my left foot slipped as I lifted it onto the centre stand. I was holding the bike as I slipped backwards. The Goldwing would probably have broken my legs had it fallen. Thankfully my habit of leaving the side stand down saved the day. Once the Goldwing is past about 20 or so degrees from vertical, it'll end up on it's side so I regard the side stand as a safety feature.
Cheers!
Hi Stu Revelle, thanks for watching and for your comments.
To be fair, any bike that weighs as much as a Gold Wing is a beast compaired to a 'little' Transalp & I wouldn't recommend this maneuver for those bikes. With a Gold Wing, you do however have the advantage of the reverse 'gear' which makes moving almost 400kg (if it's the Tour variant) a little easier.
I lifted the sidestand because I have a habbit of catching my ankle on it. However, I do make sure the centre stand is grounded with both 'feet' before lifting the bike.
With a bike of the mass of a Gold Wing, I'd do the same as you, also, the distance between the centre stand and side stand is further apart, so I'd be less likely to catch my ankle.
@@robchisholm72 I agree with you. The centre stand can cause difficulty for many wing riders. The fall and my history of two spinal ops has convinced me that a 5/8" wooden pad under the back wheel is one easy and very effective solution.
Regards. Stay safe.
Nice. Will be trying this on the GS tommorow
Hi Andy MC, thanks for watching & commenting. Given the GS's low centre of gravity it should spin easily, but be carefull and don't do it too often as the side stand & side stand bolt aren't designed to take that level of weight load on a regular basis.
Thx man 😊
Hey Roland, thanks
Good video, Bro.. Greetings from Indonesia..
Hello and thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent video Bob. I am wondering if the side stand turn will work on a BMW F750GS. I mean, will the side stand resist the weight? I have been looking for this technique for some time. Cheers mate.
Hi Alfredo, thank you very much for watching and then for commenting. Despite a crazy work load - hence no uploads recently - I am trying to reply to everybody that has taken the time to leave a comment.
It should work yes, however I would visit your local BMW Motorrad dealership first and watch how the staff spin the bikes round. It used to work on an old BMW F800ST that I owned around 9 yrs ago.
Why did you switch to a much lighter bike to spin the bike on the side stand? Is it difficult to perform on a GS?
Hi it was simply that the GS has a side stand extender on it and the Transalp didn't. The GS is easier to spin as the weight is lower.
Much better way to spin the bike... turn the bars to the right, tilt the bike, front wheel off the ground, then balance it on the side stand and pivot the bike.
Hi Shawn, thanks for watching and your comments. Both work equally well in my view, it's which ever suits the individuals build, confidence and the bike to be spun round.
Hello Thnx for ur Instructions, as Last Mate i would ask if sidestandturn will work with the GS (i my self got the 1250 wich is beside some smaller changes and about 30 kg more quite similar. BTW could you show the Sidestand enhancements u use?
Hi Andreas, thanks for watching and for commenting. Watch this space.....
Was that you on the stand at the NEC today?
Hi, yes it was
@@robchisholm72 I wasnt too sure or I would of come over to sag hello 🙈
Why you didn’t try the 180 spin with the GS
For me, it's easier with a GS as the weight is lower down. I used the older Transalp as the weight is higher up.
@@robchisholm72 but you didnt answer the question? He is asking why did you not do the trick you did with the second bike with the first bike? (Trying to do the 180 turn with the bmw)
Thanks! Great video. I have a 1200GSA that has a side stand with an enlarger at the that prevents the side from sinking in the soil. I don’t think you would recommend turning a big and heavy bike on the side stand would you?
Hi Kim, firstly thank you for your comments. As well as the Transalp, which I've since replaced with a VFR800X Crossrunner, I also own a R1200GS. I always fit a side stand enlarger on all my bikes and its often the first modification I do.
It is possible, to spin a bike on the sidestand fitted with an enlarger, however its down to the construction of the sidestand enlarger. IE the metals used & how its secured to the sidestand. I'll have a try on my own bike and get back to you.
Good luck
@David O'Rourke, thank you.
Wach mi chanal even a kid get motivated to put center stand I put center stand for heavy bike without putting my both leg in ground
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Hi, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. It looks like the bike you used is under a 500cc bike, which is not exactly a large/heavy bike. It's quite easy to achieve with 125cc bikes for sure.
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@@justforhelpstudios593 I have, thank you, the bike weight is listed as 145kg which is 1kg lighter than a Kawasaki Z125 at 146kg. Compaired to the Honda Transalp at 214kg.