I find it harder to be on the bike than on the side pulling on the side rails to get off the side stand

tankyuong,

I am able to use the side stand while sitting on the bike.

The center stand is another matter - I dismount and then deploy the center stand.

I think you're asking how we individually prefer to take our bikes off the centre stand? I find it easiest whilst sitting on the bike, but then I'm 6"1' and over 100Kgs.

I dismount, hold onto the left (rear) brake lever, grab the rail at the back and pull the bike off its center stand while immediately engaging the rear brake so as to stop any unwanted movement. Then I mount up and ride off.

I do exactly what Bill does. Takes just a little practice and it becomes very natural. Same thing about getting it back up on the center stand. Used to be a nightmare for me to do. Now I surprise myself with how easy it is. Rocking off the center stand is much easier.

Gary

Bill were too much alike! I use the same method as Bill, but not being as tall I mount the bike (set the parking brake) and grab both hand grips with my feet hanging over the floor boards. Then in one fluid movement pull back then push forward and the bike will come off the center stand, my feet already in the landing position. I say set the parking brake because if you are on the flat or any incline the bike will continue to move forward, and if you are not ready for that then it might cause you to fall over (don't ask me how I know this ). It may take you a few times to get the "feel" for how hard to have to push but you will be able to do it quite quickly. I very rarely "pull" the bike off the center stand, if it is not completly vertical or is leaning away from you it may fall over (don't ask me how I know this either ) When I was a newbie with the SW its weight caught me by surprise several times, luckily never any injuries or damage to the scoot. Once you get comfortable with your scoot it will become second nature.

Scoot... it has been a long time since I tried it with the brake set. But if my memory serves me... my scoot does NOT MOVE with the brake set. I will try it again tomorrow just to see. I can see the advantage of setting it if it does move a little for you.
Gary

I can't get my bike off the center stand by myself. It's very frustrating, but I always have to ask for help. I've tried...and wound up replacing my windshield, if you know what I mean.

...it's all good!

Scoot... I just sat on my bike with the brake set while on the center stand. I was sitting on bike, pushed back on back rest and then as the scoot rocked forward, it came right off the stand. No problem. I do like the brake being set, but it is not absolutely necessary for me now that I have a little experience in handling the Swing better. I am glad I read this thread.
BTW, I am only 6' tall and able to sit flat footed on the seat while on the center stand. Surprised me that I have that much more extra leg length after reading some of the post from other riders that are similar in height but have problem flat footing. So much of riding the Silverwing is just natural. Get on, crank up, point and ride. For an old physically limited person, this is such a joy to own.
Gary

I'm sure it helps when you are 6'5" and 235 lbs, but I just straddle the bike, lean forward, and push a bit...

I'm 6'2" and weigh a good bit more than an eighth of a ton. I just straddle the seat, grab the handle bars, and push it forward off the stand.