No Centerstand, No Problem. (See how.) 

There is usually a stack of aluminum canes at any thrift store (I.e. Goodwill) for about $5. I like to think that the previous owners were miraculously healed rather than the alternative.

I remember a couple of years ago being obsessed with those two female riders. They definitely inspired me to get into dual sports. Thank you for posting 👍

This vid just saved me the mistake of getting a center stand. I just got the pre made one made by legup. It’s so easy just to rock the bike towards the kickstand and put this in place. More than stable enough to lube chain or pull a wheel. Thanks!

That is brilliant! So simple! I will be adding 1 to my kit! Thanks for sharing.

Way better than a centre stand for touring. Awesome 👍

This great video helps me lift the front wheel of my Yamaha XJ6. I used a car jack on a concrete block. Then jack up my RHS crash slider until the front wheel is off the ground. Thank you.

Thanks for being specific on where to push/lift to get the rear and the front off the ground. I struggled getting my 890 Adventure off he ground until I watched your video.

That's pure genius! I'll be passing this one along! Thanks for sharing. Love your channel.

This was beyond helpful, saved me the money on a center stand and the cane you linked to had one day shipping with prime. TOTAL COST- $14!!!!

A piece of string from the side stand to the front wheel is a good idea. I was lucky to learn that tip before I dropped the bike.

I like this method, I would also ratchet strap the bike to a tree or something when it’s leaned back like that. Then at least you’ve got two medium solution things to rely on. Thanks for sharing, I turn my bike a lot on the kickstand but after having a center stand I was kind of stumped on how to change the wheels without hanging the whole bike. 😂

Pretty slick. Thanks. Now my walker is crippled.

Great idea, Matt! Thanks.

This is fantastic. Definitely going to go this route. I have a center stand, but the circlip bent, and its just not functioning correctly anymore.

I wish I’d seen this before I bought and installed my center stand. The ones on my Africa Twin and my Himalayan were great but the one that is on my KLR “S” hangs down so it is not great for serious off roading. I’m 70 so my serious off roading days are over.

You just saved me $60 to $100+... Thanks!

I saw quite a few of these and I understand the desire to lose weight, however... From the engineering point of view, I would argue that the side stand is not really designed to be stressed that much. At least on Suzuki DLs, the side stand mounting point is really weak and there are reports people are welding the broken piece back. If I were to shed weight, I would do it in other places, like replacing the lead-acid battery with lithium one (a 4kg weight loss right there).

That is cool. I also ran into a video of a tool a guy has called the dirt napper for picking up a heavy bike.

Dude, it’s a great idea, thanx a lot 🍻

Thanks you’ve just helped me save $380

How genius is that! Great share 👍

Good idea

This is genius! Thanks for sharing!

You're my hero

Nicely done sir !

Thanks for posting.

Groovy dude

Brilliant! Best idea I have seen yet for dealing with off-road flats when traveling alone. Looks like you fitted some sort of rubber foot to the cut end? What did you use and where did you get it? Thanks

That's brilliant !

Thanks for this video clip.

highly appreciate the video

If only I could lift my motorcycle with two hands let alone 1

I guess a pocket saw would also do the trick anywhere there are trees?

It looks like you also attached a rubber end to the side of the cane that was cut. Did you get that at a hardware store?

Genius.

Brilliant!

genius, thanks!

nice idea

Fantastic

I have a Honda CRF300L now and will purchase the cane you have linked. I don't think you said how short you cut the cane. Do you recall? And did you have to purchase another rubber tip for the end of the cane you cut off? Thanks. Just wanted to be sure I was going about this in the right way.

Hi, just checking, are those Trials Tires on the BMW? Look very different on what I'm used to seeing for that bike. Thanks.

show us how you fabricated the cane.

Where did you get the second rubber end from the cain only comes with one? I love the idea!

I'll stick with the centre stand.

The background music is drowning out the instructions.

Have you used this out on the trail yet I made one and my bike wants to rotate around the kickstand when I try to lift up the back end. Front is pretty stable.

No working at africa twin 1100 l / adventure sport bike it's to heavy at front

Hey Matt, where'd you get the second rubber foot?

How would you adjust your forks with this?

Very clever. But how 'bout heavy sport bikes? Question is, if you are strong enough to lift your bike, it's not a problem.

How did you cap the cut end?

Jeeez just get to it

Your idea of stable in mine are two entirely different things. That looks dangerous as F.

This is so dumb. A center stands purpose is to keep the bike level. Not just off the ground. Not safe at all ..kinda comical that you’re so serious

How much does your BMW weigh? I have a BMW GS Clone and Amazon took a dump on me and I never received a rear wheel stand that I ordered.

I just find a big rock and scratch my bike.

You’re my hero