Dropped it...

[GringoRojo]

KK, I know how to sort your problems...(first post of topic)

To avoid the first two, rip out the hedge, to sort third burn the hedge and cook your dinner on it instead, as for the last, throw the iPhone on the fire and treat yourself to an android phone.

My tiger went over this summer - gave a lift to another experienced pillion (lady in her 50's). All was fine until the dismount. I braced myself on the left and leaned forward slightly to give room, but then felt the bike just go to the right as she dismounted on the other side! All three of us went over. 
"I always get off that side" she says.

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[pitternator]

Interesting as I too have had an off stand moment with my gen1. Had rear wheel out and in  a lapse of concentration tried to move bike around by  pivoting on its stand...oops. Luckily my garage is carpetted and a big bundle of work clothes cushioned it as she  gracefully rolled off the stand. Swiftly picked her up ( amazing what adrenaline and builders arms can do!)...and no damage at all save me heart beating outside my chest !....thank God for centre stands though ...couldnt have done it so easily if it was a paddock stand.

I had 2 seperate moments with my abba stand, on two seperate bikes where in spite of the bobbins being tight , it slipped out of the swing arm recess, and the bike fell down slightly .Its a liability  IMO, but you do need them if you R taking yer own wheels out.. Have no need of it just yet , but who knows what I will buy next year ! 

[Grandma]

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Now seem to have got a successful 2 rocks and up technique going on that (so far) seems to work.

Hi, not getting at you but clearly that technique isn't working and it certainly isn't the correct way to do it.

I'm assuming the bike has stock suspension linkages on the rear, in which case no rocking is required - or advisable.

Right foot on the stand, right hand holding the grip built into the left passenger footpeg.  Left hand keeping the bars straight.

Push down with your foot firmly and the bike will lift itself over and up.  You don't need to heave and you don't need to lift the bike's weight with your arms. 

Push down with your foot and guide the bike over steadily with your arms.

Download the video here to see how easy it is:  http://www.teamiguana.com/FZ1/Videos/Center-Stand.wmv

Desmo grips the luggage rack arm not the footpeg grip but that makes no difference.  It's body weight through the foot that does the lifting.
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I love that, will have to give it a try, as I never succeeded with my Gen 1, so when Gen2 is repaired will give it a go as I only weigh 60 kilos and have short arms, but fortunately have two qualified assistants