Side panel covers?

Roninson · Post by **Roninson** » Sun May 24, 2009 5:47 pm

Having just received my Blur this week, I noticed a bit of wear on the left side panel. I thought maybe this was due to some saddlebag strapping from the previous owner, but after parking it a few times, I soon realized it was probably due to getting the scoot on its center stand, as standing next to it with the bike resting on your hip seems to be the best approach to getting it on the stand.

Given this might only get worse with time (unless I figure out a better strategy to place it on the stand), I thought about attaching a small piece/strip of thin foam padding at the contact point. It may also protect the panels if/when I purchase some saddlebags.

Has anyone done this? Or am I just putting the scoot on the stand incorrectly?

Thanks!

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Sun May 24, 2009 8:58 pm

Can't say that I've ever noticed making contact with body panels when putting it up on the stand. I just face the scooter with my left hand on the left grip, my right on the grab rail. A quick push straight down with my right foot along with a little pull to the rear with my hands and it's done.

What method are you using?

Roninson · Post by **Roninson** » Sun May 24, 2009 9:57 pm

Hey Charlie - thanks for the reply.

Sounds similar, but I could be going about it the wrong way (or I'm just weaker, lighter).

I stand facing the scoot, place my left hand on the left grip, right hand on the rail, right foot on the stand. I push down with my foot, but I also need to throw my weight a bit to get the scoot to roll back. As putting more weight on my right foot, it causes my body to contact the bike. Perhaps I'm just not giving it the proper "rock" momentum to get it on the stand itself.

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Sun May 24, 2009 10:46 pm

Oh, forgot to mention.....

It helps a bit if you consume three plates of pasta, an entire loaf of Italian bread, and a honkin' slice of cheesecake before attempting this.

Roninson · Post by **Roninson** » Mon May 25, 2009 3:35 am

Hehe, that would definitely help with leverage.

Actually, I tried the center stand again tonight and it was considerable easier to place than the previous evening. Perhaps the stand was being a bit stubborn last night.

Thanks for the reply - I might still invest in some trim to cover up the small worn sections on the panels.

Post by **illnoise** » Mon May 25, 2009 1:39 pm

put your weight on the stand, it works as a lever to lift the bike. You wanna hold onto the bike to keep control of it, but you shouldn't have to lift it.

If it hurts your feet, you're not wearing safe scootering shoes. : )

fs8gbe · Post by **fs8gbe** » Mon May 25, 2009 2:22 pm

yeah i've never made contact with the panels before either. just psuh it down with your weight, that should do the trick...

hope you're enjoying the bike!

Post by **Lostmycage** » Mon May 25, 2009 6:48 pm

Let the bike roll backward ever-so-slightly *then* put the stand down and it'll pop up on it like you've been doing it forever.

KCScooterDude · Post by **KCScooterDude** » Mon May 25, 2009 8:57 pm

I had trouble with this the first few times until I realized that it requires little or no effort if the scooter is upright. I was trying to put it on the center stand when it was leaning a bit and it was hard as heck.

By the way, my center stand isn't retracting all the way lately. I suppose a little WD-40 is in order. Seems to stick. Bit hard to get it off the stand too. Anyone eles experience this?

Post by **Lostmycage** » Mon May 25, 2009 10:02 pm

I like white lithium grease (the stuff that they recommend for car door hinges) because it sticks to the hinges better/longer. That's the stuff I used when mine started giving me some trouble (same thing you're experiencing).

Roninson · Post by **Roninson** » Tue May 26, 2009 12:57 am

KCScooterDude wrote:I had trouble with this the first few times until I realized that it requires little or no effort if the scooter is upright. I was trying to put it on the center stand when it was leaning a bit and it was hard as heck.

Yep, this is exactly what I was doing originally. Since posting (and the replies here) I'm now able to place the scoot on the stand - and with a lot less effort.