how to put bike on stands by yourself

just wondering how to do it. i borrowed a buddies tonight its one that the pads go under the swing arm not on spools but i am sure it the same for either or. i tried to do it but the bike felt like it wanted to tip over!. i am scared to drop the damn thing.. i know the bike has to be straight up and down before u go to ge the bike up anyhelp would be great thanks!

i just basically balance the bike by holding the rear talsection, then with the other hand get the stand straight to where it feels stable then lift up.

It's a little easier if you have the rear seat on, instead of the cowl, because it has the little strap to hold. A little intimidating the first time you do it, but it's no big deal after a while. If you're using front & rear stands, remember never use the front stand without the rear in place!

Try this one... http://www.supersportrider.com/Eng/etusivu.htm

Place one side under swingarm (usually the jack side) and while supporting the bike by holding the passanger seat (cowl) press on the stand and balance so that both ends (pads) of the jack would be located at the same point on both sides of the swingarm. When you get it balanced just push down the stan. IT SUCKED.

Now it's BETTER

Or just place something under the kickstand such as a phone book, block of wood, etc. to make the bike sit straight up, then just put the rear stand on. Very easy and works well. I use an old book as unlike a block of wood it has some give in it and allows the bike to lean towards the kickstand just a bit making sure it won't inadvertantly topple over the other way. Larry

or get a buddy to stand there while you practice doing it a few times and get comfortable doing it on your own

I bought a pair of spools and a set of what Micron call "tulips" for my rear stand. The set-up makes a huge diference to lifting the bike. The spools are screwed into the swing-arm and the "tulips" are fitted to the rear stand. The "tulips" are spring loaded. You position the stand and then pull out one of the "tulips", position it over the spool and release it. The spring pushes it over the spool. Repeat for the other side et voila. The stand cannot come loose or flick away under load. One foot on the stand and both hands on the bike, hold her up and press your foot down with confidence.

Close-up shot of the assembly. The cost, including the spools was £19 GBP.

I modified my LP pad type stand so i could use spools (much easier/safer than pads). I can switch back and forth without tools.

I take the passenger seat off and get a firm grip with my right hand on that bar that runs across. I also stand on the right side so I can support it if it tries to fall on that side (the kick stand will catch it on the other side). I then use my left hand to push down and lift her up. As long as your sides are the correct width apart, the bike will not be able to fall off. I did switch to spools though as it gives much better piece of mind. Just make sure your swing arm is clean. I had grease on my swing arm and the width set wrong, so she slipped off the stand on me. The bike didn't even come close to dropping though. - BA

I just put the stand underneath my swingarm and hold the bike by the little strap on the back seat and gradually push the stand down...

Buying any spool stand and spools comes out cheaper than dropping the bike. Dont completely rely on the seat strap, cause Ive seen people end up with a seat in their hand and the bike on the floor. Sometimes the latch has been known to let go from side loading.