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Post by spandi on Mar 28, 2013 17:26:17 GMT -5
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Post by spandi on Mar 28, 2013 17:40:02 GMT -5
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Post by bobshaw on Apr 1, 2013 19:44:49 GMT -5
My TaoTao is hard to get onto the center stand because someone sat on the scooter with the center stand down and bent the stand. Have someone else who has a scooter try it and see if it's an issue with the scooter or your ability.
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Post by olmanrivah on Apr 2, 2013 16:09:58 GMT -5
Nope, don't try this. You lose your balance and you're in the hospital. Not worth it.
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Post by taildrag on Apr 5, 2013 21:16:23 GMT -5
Well I stood on the center stand(I am 6'2" 190lbs)and did as you all mentioned. Left hand on grip...right hand on trunk holder...Jumped and pulled at the same time and pain like I have never remembered went through my right shoulder. I think I tore my rotater cup. I think the running her up on a board will have to do. I see the Doc on monday about the shoulder. It is what it is.
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Post by justbuggin2 on Apr 5, 2013 21:50:56 GMT -5
if that is the case then your center stand must be bent hope you will be ok and get well soon
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Post by crawdad on Apr 6, 2013 1:15:47 GMT -5
[replyingto=taildrag]taildrag[/replyingto]I am your age and have the same problem .Go on your tube and there are instructions on how to do it. Face the rear,put your left foot on the peddle and put your left hand on the area,where ever you can. Kick forward with your right foot and pull the rear up ,if you can. Make sure that you have both sides of the kick stand on the ground before you start . It takes a few try's but it works. If you have someone with you they can stand on the right side and help balance the scoot until you get the knack . I am sure there are a number of ways to do it but this works for me. It's a getting old isn't it???  Attachments:
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Post by prodigit on Apr 6, 2013 1:34:49 GMT -5
I always stand on the stand, and lift the bike via the passenger handles.
Something that could help, is try to park the bike on an uphill.
It's much easier to use the center stand on a mild uphill.
Alternatively, you could ask a mechanic to take 1/4th to 1/2 in of metal away from the feet. It'll lift the bike less high, and is easier to mount that way (quite often 1/2in will allow your bike to stand on the center stand, while the wheels are still touching the floor, without imbalance).
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Post by rockynv on Apr 6, 2013 7:54:39 GMT -5
You don't have to really lift, only guide the bike backwards. A petite woman that weighs  lbs can do it as it is all technique. |
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Post by carasdad on Apr 6, 2013 10:40:14 GMT -5
My mother is 74 yo and has the same problem. I taught her to do it just like in the video that cookietin posted. The further back you are..the more the fulcrum point changes giving you more leverage. Give it a try ex Marine brother. By the way...retired USMC Corpsman....21 years...Semper Fi my brother...  p.s. Also as spandi mentioned..you can use a stand. Harbor Freight has them as cheap as $89...and as low as $50 when you get a circular in the mail or print out their coupon from the online site. You push the scoot or motorcycle over it.....then use the hydraulic jack to lift it. My neighbor has a super heavy Harley FLH Full Dresser. He uses this one in the following link. Just secure it to the stand with one tie down strap and lift away! It is so easy his 7 yo daughter loves to jack it up for him.. www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-2792.html |
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Post by tinstar on Apr 6, 2013 12:34:59 GMT -5
I pray that it isn't your rotator cuff. I just had that surgery last July and am still recovering from it! It is a long, painful recovery. However, I'm glad that I did it because it is getting better all the time. I'm much better than I was. If you have the surgery, do exactly what your doctor and physical therapist tell you to do...or more specifically, what NOT to do! Many people have had the surgery, but rushed too quickly to get back to normal life, only to screw it up and then you have REAL problems! As far as the center stand is concerned, everyone is right...it takes some practice and Patience and once you get the technique down, it requires little to know muscle. Of course, I'm 59 and not 87! Best of luck and God bless!
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lbs can do it as it is all technique. 
