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New to me CB750K4
philward:
Just.going post the same James - think they should be 335mm on the 750? Mine are tech' aftermarket on the 500 and may be the issue on mine (they are shorter than 750 - I know this as I was initially sent a 750 set by mistake).
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ColinHH:
Thanks for the replies. The rear tyre is 120/90-18 which I think is standard? The rear wheel sits about 1 1/2 inches of the ground when on the stand, see pic and the rear shocks are also standard I believe. Also the actual stand looks to be in good condition with no obvious signs of it being bent in any way. I will have a look at the pivot shaft and see if that is the issue but if not I will just have to. keep practicing. On both of my other bikes there is a good grip at about mid level of seat but on the K4 there is only the seat pan, which doesn't seem strong enough to take the full weight of the bike so I have to grip the rear rack which doest enable me to get the leverage whilst my foot is still on the side stand. Have attached some pics.
K2-K6:
I put my right hand under the main frame between shock and indicator mount to lift it, with left hand on handlebar.
It feels slightly precarious to start as all your interaction is along one side of the bike and you don't want it falling away from you.
Going foot on stand while standing besides it holding both sides of handlebar to make sure it's sitting flat, don't release the foot pressure but transfer right hand to rear frame and heave with your personal rearward lean to get that grip giving assistance in the direction it's got to go.
As mentioned, it initially feels quite precarious but as it moves that goes away with the weight prevented from rocking side to side by the stand feet. Usually it feels that it moves fairly easily with this grip.
Nurse Julie:
Has the bike got a grab rail fitted by the left side of the seat?. I'm not into K4's but the earlier models have a handle fitted specifically for the purpose of moving the bike onto the centre stand.
ColinHH:
No, there is no grip/handle, just the lip of the seat pan. That's why it's so difficult.
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