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The center stand is all about PRESSING DOWN, not lifting or pulling the bike. I'm less than 200lbs, and I have no problem getting my full dresser up on the centerstand. Once I learned the technique, it's easy! Center the bike, and push the stand down so both feet touch the ground. Then, while holding the left handlebar and the left side of the rear grab bar, I stand up on the sidestand (lifting my whole body off the ground), and the bike rolls back on the sidestand.
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1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. Ford -
+1 for bugs answer, It is easy as pie.1980 XS1100LG Midnight
1991 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane
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A cold beer and another one!Comment
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I have tried that
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Ive read that technique (prob from you!) and it doesnt work for me. Someday at a Rally I will get a demo or just keep trying.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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I can do it that way too bug but I find that it is easier my way and I feel it puts less stress on the frame cause I can control how it falls back on the stops MUCH better and just let it gently come down.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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During a Chilly morning, a group of us filled up at the local gas station and went for a pleasant brunch...
After we came out, I saddled up and, yes, the gas started pouring out.....
My fathers comment: "Just don't shift out of 1st for about 5 miles...and if you want more range, just strap a 5 gallon gas can to that 3 foot sissy bar!"
and No, my bike did not catch on fire.Comment
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Not an uncommon thing... The fuel expands after being let out of cold underground storage. If you plan to stop right after filling up, you have to allow for that expansion and not fill all the way. Either that or make sure you have a few miles to ride before stopping.Originally posted by rwk5159 View Post1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
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I'm a sidestand filler. I have tried the "tricks" to get her on the center and can't seem to do it. It would make oil changes easier! I'm also afraid of dropping it when coming down off the center stand.Richard
'79 XS1100SF "Phantom Stranger" full fairing w/radio and cd player, H-D Roadking trunk, everything else stock
'02 Honda VTX1800CComment
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Lightweight
I'm only 5'8" at 160 lbs and getting it up on the centerstand, which I use extensively, is easy. With a full tank of gas and about 50 lbs of tools and parts in the bags it's a little tough. When a Hardly rider wants to act tough I just ask him to try it. They always get a much deeper respect for me and my XS. When I fill it up on a trip I use the filler pipe I mentioned earlier and don't wast time at the gas stop because if I do it will expand and overflow so I fill up and go immediately. About 160 to 175 mi later I have to do it again. If I don't use the tube to fill up I have to stop at around 135 mi. Yea I know, all you guys can't go that long without a rest. That's why no one keeps up with me on trips. I don't get off the bike for gas stops or remove the helmet even. 2 or 3 minutes and I'm on the road again.You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...
'78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
Drilled airbox
Tkat fork brace
Hardly mufflers
late model carbs
Newer style fuses
Oil pressure guage
Custom security system
Stainless braid brake linesComment
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I fill it with gasoline.Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!
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Randy, the question is how not what....Originally posted by DAVINCI View PostNathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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I open the lid, put the nozzle in and fill it.
I don't think it makes any difference which stand you have it on, but they are designed to be filled on the side stand.Nice day, if it doesn't rain...
'05 ST1300
'83 502/502 Monte Carlo for sale/tradeComment
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Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!Comment
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You would!Originally posted by DAVINCI View Post
Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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I honestly have tried to see if I can get any difference in how full I can get the tank on the side stand of the center stand and I can't see a difference. I also don't have any problem getting the tank full without some special device, I just hold that stupid rubber thing on the nozzle back with my hand while I fill the tank while holding the the nozzle just inside the tank. When it bubbles a little cause it's ready to overflow, I stop and put the nozzle back on the pump, reset the trip meter and close the cap and I'm ready to go for another 120 or so in town if it's short trips (closer to 135 if their a bit longer) and 145+ on the road.Originally posted by Crazcnuk View PostCy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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tank
I put gas in it until it is full L O Lput something smooooth betwen your legs, XS eleven
79 F (Blueballs)
79 SF (Redbutt)
81 LH (organ donor)
79 XS 650S (gone to MC heaven)
76 CB 750 (gone to MC heaven)
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