Auto CC tensioner tech info left out...

[motoman]

Steve, if you can edit that tech tip, REALLY(most) important step left out: having scoot vertical or on centerstand so as to keep chain centered under crankshaft sprocket. IMO, would be first step.

[crazy steve]

Geeez....picky, picky. Done.

[BA80]

Is there a level spot on Colorado?

[motoman]

Is there a level spot on Colorado?

Found one Greg.........22'X20'..........Man Cave, Co.

[Joab]

I like how I have to pull the exhaust off it and use a jack just to put this bike on the centerstand, because I dont have enough mass to push the bike up onto it. I swear to God, if HD would take it as a trade in for a down payment on a new bike, I would get rid of it today...

[James England]

I like how I have to pull the exhaust off it and use a jack just to put this bike on the centerstand, because I dont have enough mass to push the bike up onto it. I swear to God, if HD would take it as a trade in for a down payment on a new bike, I would get rid of it today...

It's technique, not mass. Mostly foot pressure and not trying to pull the bike onto the stand with your arm.

HD? You must be barmy, mate

[Joab]

It's technique, not mass. Mostly foot pressure and not trying to pull the bike onto the stand with your arm.

HD? You must be barmy, mate

From what I can tell, that technique would require my bike actually came with a grab handle. There is just no way for someone my size to get proper leverage on the bike with the way it is set up right now.

[crazy steve]

From what I can tell, that technique would require my bike actually came with a grab handle. There is just no way for someone my size to get proper leverage on the bike with the way it is set up right now.

All of the XS bikes came with grab bars... but a lot of them have gone missing over the years for various reasons...

But even with the bar missing, you still should be able to get it up onto the centerstand. One issue with the Specials is the smaller rear tire, so you need to lift those a bit more as all models use the same height stand.

Put the bike on the sidestand in neutral (important!). Turn the handlebars full left and grasp the grip with your left hand. Put your right hand under the frame rail right behind the rear shock (you'll want to pad your hand with a rag or a glove with a missing grab bar). Tilt the bike up to level, and with your right foot on the centerstand pedal, put as much of your weight as possible on the pedal while lifting up with your right hand and pulling back with your left. Should come right up....

If I can do this with my bad back, anybody should be able to...

And Harleys don't have centerstands... very inconvenient sometimes...

[tv5150]

Seacret Technique

From what I can tell, that technique would require my bike actually came with a grab handle. There is just no way for someone my size to get proper leverage on the bike with the way it is set up right now.

For all who are size challenged, grab it under the side of the seat and frame (if you don't have a grab bar), then just have someone sneak-up on you as you're about to do the pivot-swing motion with right arm and push-down on top of the stand with your right foot and at THAT exact moment have them give you a quick goose on your arse and it will magically flip-up onto the main stand and you will end-up with a big grin on your face and your cheeks
BUT seriously, try rolling the rear wheel up on a 5/8th inch thick piece of plywood and you'll be halfway there when you follow the above...
PS, after putting my GL1800 on it's main stand, the XS11 goes-up like a bicycle (and that's with my bad back also)

[Joab]

All of the XS bikes came with grab bars... but a lot of them have gone missing over the years for various reasons...

But even with the bar missing, you still should be able to get it up onto the centerstand. One issue with the Specials is the smaller rear tire, so you need to lift those a bit more as all models use the same height stand.

Put the bike on the sidestand in neutral (important!). Turn the handlebars full left and grasp the grip with your left hand. Put your right hand under the frame rail right behind the rear shock (you'll want to pad your hand with a rag or a glove with a missing grab bar). Tilt the bike up to level, and with your right foot on the centerstand pedal, put as much of your weight as possible on the pedal while lifting up with your right hand and pulling back with your left. Should come right up....

If I can do this with my bad back, anybody should be able to...

And Harleys don't have centerstands... very inconvenient sometimes...

James- I haven't owned a HD yet, and I really feel at this point I should give each brand an equal chance to royally piss me off

Steve- I will try that with the something under the rear tire next time. Or maybe I need to find a grab handle from somewhere for this thing.

TV- I never thought of just putting something under the rear tire..now I feel like more of an idiot. I will have to try that next time!

[Elevener]

As James said, its more with your leg than your arms. You have to stand in the right spot and kinda push forward with your foot as you push down..Or somthing like that . Once you do it right you will be amazed.

[DGXSER]

For the record I am 5'10" and about 200lb. I never turn the bars, keep them straight so they offer no resistance. Since my accident, I use my left foot on the centerstand, right hand grabs the seat rail, frame area. Stand up on the left foot and pull with the right hand pulling back with left hand on bars. Right more controls the rate of movement so the bike does not slam back.

[natemoen]

I stand on the bike when I put it on the center stand (no, not standing on the seat). Left foot on the center stand right door on the right peg. I put mist all my weight on the center stand "pedal" and balance on the and then just lean back and give a little tug on the bars. I can control how fast it rolls back with the front brakes so it doesn't slam back on the stops.

[Joab]

I stand on the bike when I put it on the center stand (no, not standing on the seat). Left foot on the center stand right door on the right peg. I put mist all my weight on the center stand "pedal" and balance on the and then just lean back and give a little tug on the bars. I can control how fast it rolls back with the front brakes so it doesn't slam back on the stops.

That might work...otherwise I will slip and dump the bike on top of myself. Either way, it could prove interesting.

[motoman]

All a leverage technique Joab. Myself only 5'10"@180lbs. can easily pop my Venturer on the centerstand. It's also some 140lbs. more than any naked Special having the tail trunk/rack, hard cases/framework and the fairing with stereo housing. I do believe the scoot has gained some weight the last 30yrs., as it just doesn't pop-up on that centerstand as easily as it used to.