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It worked!! OK, it was a bit awkward kicking up the side-stand and shuffling towards the back of the bike, but once I'd got both hands on the passenger grabrail it was much easier to lift the bike onto the centre-stand than before. Lots more practice is needed before it becomes "fluid" but I'll...

My thanks once again Delray - I'm glad it's not just me! I had read that one hand on the bars and one on the passenger grab-rail was the recommended technigue - but that puts me out of position and unable to exert the leverage needed. I share a small garage and so space is tight; if it wasn't...

Thanks Delray, I thought so. Trying to put one hand on the bars and the other on the passenger grip means I'm out of position to press down with my foot as I would usually do. Somehow I need to get closer to the back of the bike without it toppling over. I'll experiment, without hopefully...

Thanks for the help Delray. It feels as if the stand is too far back? With other bikes I've had, it was more a question of pressing down with your foot than trying to lift. I'll keep practising till I get it right.

I'm struggling to put my new-to-me 2013 C650 onto the centre stand. I'm getting on a bit (64) but 6' tall and fairly fit. Is there a knack to it?

Flipping heck!! Sorry for the strong language ;-) The outstanding recall is to replace the brake hoses and that is now booked in. The bike had already been recalled for: Timing chain tensioner Side stand switch Luggage rack screws System update I am glad I didn't own the bike from new! Now to...

Thanks for your suggestions, I've been online and it seems there is a safety recall still outstanding - I'm waiting to hear more. Both tyres are under 2 years old so should be OK. The bike was serviced last month so I'm hoping there's nothing else to worry about - I want to get out and ride it...

Good morning all. Yesterday I bought a 2013 C650GT - 8 years old but only 5000 miles on the clock. I think the mileage is genuine because the first owner took 2 years before he had the 600 mile service and I know the bike has been stood for at least the last year. What sort of things should I...