Topic: Will the center stand allow disassembly?

[robdrobd]

Will the centerstand support the bike enough to remove the rear wheel?

[Elkie]

Yes

[bird]

Tip: Put a 1/2 -1 inch block of wood under each leg of the stand. Helps elevate the bike a little to get the wheel out easier. Chock the front wheel with a brick or something heavy, just to be safe, so the whole show doesn't roll forward. ^^

[scroggins5000]

Yeah, but you do risk it getting bumped and moving forward. If that happens, the center stand could spring back up and then you have a frame on the ground. I just used a milk crate with padding on the top.

[bird]

Point taken. But if you chock the front wheel, it shouldn't roll forward, unless you're heavy handed with the rear wheel removal. Fours are pretty well balanced. ^^ But if you're really nervous, put something heavy on the back of centre stand legs and she won't pop up. Have fun!

[Fritz]

And zip-tying the front brake lever might be a good idea too.

[lone*X]

Had my 75 550 from new and have always done my own maintenance and tire changes.  Every time it was done on the center stand.  I have put a 2x6 under the stand to get a little more elevation but it makes it harder to get up on the stand.  Just more lifting.  I have never had an issue with stability.