29-02-16, 07:45 AM
As mentioned already it should be easy to get the bike onto centre stand IF it is straight & in good condition. Over time, if neglected, which is very common especially as the stand is "out of sight" & exposed to the worst that the road can throw at it, the bracing or bridge piece can corrode & weaken allowing the 2 stand legs to move out of alignment. Best remove stand to check for structural integrity & alignment. Simple enough to get bridge section strengthened/welded/repaired. this also gives you the chance to regrease the stand pivot bolts & get at any corrosion around frame mounts. If spring tired then fairly cheap to replace for peace of mind. When corrosion removed from stand I have used 2 or 3 light coats of Hammerite smoothrite black to good effect.