Is there a knack to getting a VFR800 on the centre stand, I never had a prob with my CBR.  Or am i just a wimp ?                                                                                                                                                                             

I have no idea-tried getting my er5 on the centre stand but cant manage it no matter how much i huff and puff with my lardy 7 stone frame lol

Any tips?? Bearing in mind i have short arms lol                                                                                                                                                                             

It's not about "muscle" peeps   It's "technique"    I'm quite slightly built and only 5' 8" 11 stone and I can get "almost" any bike onto it's centre stand   The majority of modern bike have what are called a "tread down"  stands   If I was there I could show you how   Try to "stand" on the extender and let the wieght of the bike roll backwards whilst just "steadying" the bike with 1 hand on the bars and 1 on the grab handle or other convenient holding point    DONT try to "LIFT" the bike (you will only hurt yourself)    Sorry I can't be of more practical help at the moment   I did a few "demonstrations" at the "novice maintenance day" which BM had at Squires a couple of years ago   Maybe it's time for another one                                                                                                                                                                              

EMZ    I'll give that  go when i get home then in the privacy of my own garage lol  in case i eff it up.   Cheers                                                                                                                                                                             

Emzed is right. Not about strength or height its technique.
I'm only 5' 4", bit heavier than Emzed though. Once you get it, it's there for good.
Had a centrestand fiited to my bike and I just put my right foot on the "sticking out bit" and then put all my weight on that foot, while easing the bike backwards. Make sure both feet of the stand are on the ground though
Just like he said

Two things i would like to add. 1, Do not pull on the bars. 2, Make sure your toes are lower then your heel, so your weight goes down your leg to your toes, if your heel is lower your your weight goes they instead.                                                                                                                                                                             

 emzed you are correct hun.me im 5"5 and can easily get my zzr1100 on to the mainstand.brute force and ignorance only makes it harder.just relax let the bikes weight do the work                                                                                                                                                                              

its easier to show than explain                                                                                                                                                                             

no centre stand on tiger or speed four,but g5 guzzi has best design ever,no effort required whatsoever,nyah nyah !!                                                                                                                                                                             

I still cant get it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!  maybe give me a demo if your at the pilly day ???  Mines the hideously yellow one.                                                                                                                                                                             

Hi   I re-read all your comments on here again................just been out in me garage   SUCESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   did it 3 times to ake sure.  Chuffed now.  Thanks                                                                                                                                                                             

  Nice one A J                                                                                                                                                                              

Brilliant news AJ   I knew you would "suss" it eventually   And I'm even more pleased that you've done it on your own