Center stand. Gear selection awareness.

Posted by Elliot Cannon on Oct 05, 2012; 12:46am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Center-stand-Gear-selection-awareness-tp4030324.html

So far I have put about 120 miles on my new (to me) 1975 cb750.  I need advice on two subjects.  Is there any trick to remembering what gear you're in when between 5th and 1st?  I try to remember how many times I have shifted up or down but my senior moments are getting closer and closer.LOL  
Secondly, I strained my back a bit trying to raise the bike on the center stand.  Is there a trick/procedure/technique to getting the bike on the stand without falling over or getting a hernia?
            Cheers,    Elliot