Exactly how I put mine on the ctr-stand. Used to put it on all the time, now mostly just to do service on it. Kept my Goldwings on ctr-stand when parked almost all the time (they were easier than the ST). On a related note - I have now adopted the standard motor officer "dismount on right." I can get me leg over the seat easier that way, and if the bike for some reason decided to rock off the side stand, it will not fall on me (plus I have the bulk of the frame and engine in front of me to use for cover!).
I am curious if you folks are
standing beside the bike to take it OFF the center stand. I always mount up and just rock it off while sitting on it. Same for Goldwings. I can see it easily "getting away" trying to do it from standing beside it (not a 200# dirt bike). No access to rear brake, hard to reach the front brake. If I were to try it that way, I'd put it in gear first, and pull in the clutch, rock it off, and release clutch for braking (I guess). Only ever seemed logical to me to take it off from sitting on the seat with feet on either side and giving a good forward rock to get the stand over-center.
For those who have had the "ST Escape" going on, you should have used the opportunity to shoot the "how to get your ST back on 2 wheels by yourself" video