I have the same stand. the first few times I was nervous. however I found you can balance the bike on the stand. If you slide the stand under the swingarm, tilt the stand so that it is parallel with the swingarm, then stand the bike up ( moving the stand with the bike). you must have some pressure on the handle. The bike will stand erect under control. you can simply push the handle to the ground. It sounds scary but it works well. I must say I am 6'0 225.I am no bodybuilder but i can lift my bike in the air at either end.