How to get a GL1500, GL1800, or any Goldwing on and off the center stand 

Len Rogan youre crazy, im 5’ 7” and standing next to the new goldwing feels like im standing next to a container ship

You probably still don't have the K1200LT, But for those who may find this still to be difficult - a trick I learned was to drive up and place the rear tire on a 1"x 6" (really about 3/4" thick) plank (about 1 foot long is all it needs to be). This raises the rear wheel just enough to gain a lot more leverage on the center stand for unbelievable ease of lifting. This works for any large bike too (Gold Wing, BMW K1200LT etc..) Try it - your back and right leg will thank you, especially if you already have back problems

Thank you for sharing the video my husband was having a hard time putting his bike up on the center stand it helped alot .

From my experience, you will find this to be the most favored bike you have owned....

I only weigh around 170 pounds, and I doubt my lack of body weight would exert enough downward force to lever the stand to lift the bike up and rearwards. In any case I don't have a Gold Wing and have just recently had a hernia repair, so it would be out of the question anyway.

It's less about the difference in weight, and more about how high the back end of the bike is to start with. A Wing with tired rear springs with a sagging rear end is MUCH harder to get on the center stand because you have to do a lot more lifting in a range where the center stand does not have as much leverage.

me too!

Yeah but you gotta leave it there for at least an hour.

But if it stays up for more than four hours, you should seek medical attention.

For those who may find this still to be difficult - a trick I learned was to drive up and place the rear tire on a 1"x 6" (really about 3/4" thick) plank (about 1 foot long is all it needs to be). This raises the rear wheel just enough to gain a lot more leverage on the center stand for unbelievable ease of lifting. This works for any large bike too (Gold Wing, BMW K1200LT etc..) Try it - your back and right leg will thank you, especially if you already have back problems

For those who may find this still to be difficult - a trick I learned was to drive up and place the rear tire on a 1"x 6" (really about 3/4" thick) plank (about 1 foot long is all it needs to be). This raises the rear wheel just enough to gain a lot more leverage on the center stand for unbelievable ease of lifting. This works for any large bike too (Gold Wing, BMW K1200LT etc..) Try it - your back and right leg will thank you, especially if you already have back problems

Actually they're almost the exact same weight, dry and wet. The 1800 has a larger engine, but an aluminum frame. Wet weight for a GL1500 is 904 lbs, wet weight for a GL1800 is 898 lbs. But you're correct - the higher up the rear end sits, the easier it is to get it on the center stand. That's why it's really tough to do it on a Wing with old, sagging rear springs.

goldwingman1500 Actually the GL1800 is 18 lbs lighter than the GL1500, but you're correct - the 1500 has more luggage room.

G,Day i found my 1500 goldwing much better to handle at low speed than my 1800 but love the fuel injection on the 1800 ,We have a candy apple red goldwing with Fuel Injection for $7000 Aud with 45k,s on the clock a 1995 model its on gumtree web sight .

Having some weight helps, but I'm only 160 lbs and I can do it easily. It's a combination of your weight, and the pressure applied upward on the passenger handle.

​@@ScottsSynthStuff Thanks for your reply. My previous bike was a 5th gen VFR and I'd say that was about 4/10 to put on the stand. I think my other main issue is I don't have much strength with my right leg, it's all in my left. We'll see how I fare on Saturday lol.

@@ScottsSynthStuff So I tried it for the first time yesterday... Not going to happen very often let me tell you that much haha. All my strength being in my left leg doesn't help. Oh well.

@@viel.anthony at least you tried. I'm not sure if I want to try it on my 2017 Goldwing. I got it yesterday and I'm just as scared to try it

@@gohjohan I actually got the hang of it the following summer (2021)! I just stand straight up on the stand and push into the ground as if I were to jump. It's fairly easy now.