Old Bob
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It does seem crazy how you get a centre stand with the NT700, but I had to pay (quite a bit) extra to have it fitted to the XL700 Transalp so I could work on the chain. Most of the time I use the side stand, but use the centre stand for maintenance. The Transalp is a struggle for me (weightwise) and the NT700 is just about my limit these days. I can't get either of them up on the stand without help. A tip I read on another forum was to run the rear wheel up on to a short board (1.1/2 inches, or so, thick) and then put the centre stand down in the usual way - there's more clearance for the stand and the bike is around an inch or two 'up there' already. It's worked for me, so it might be worth a try. There's enough clearance to get the board out, once the bike is up on the stand, so you get to spin the wheel for maintenance. I suppose it would make sense to have help standing by the first time you try in case you get into trouble.
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