Dropped it...

[Grandma]

[quote author=Nik86 link=topic=4509.msg38078#msg38078 date=1347005764]
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