The only time my bike is ever on the center stand is when I am doing maintenance on it.
+1 Putting the bike on the CS while parking in public is asking for trouble.
Reading the quotes above from another topic I take the opportunity to ask you all what is your usage of the center and side stand.
I'm talking about "default" center stand, not modified by Valerio!!!
I start with my behaviour on this, obviously...
I always try to put the bike on the center stand and use the side stand only for short time parking.
This because to me the side stand looks so thin compared to the weight of the bike that I'm always scared to see it suddendly cracking!
Also, I think that the bike is way more stable on the center stand and less exposed to drops by accidental hits by people, kids, cars.
Moreover with the side stand the pressure is concentrated on one spot only and you must be sure that the surface is solid, whilst with the center stand you distribute evenly the weight on the ground.
I'd like to read your opinions on it: I'm always willing to learn and, why not, to change my mind if worth it