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TheStudent 09-02-08 03:47 PM
Stiff Side Stand
 
My side stand has always been reasonably easy to knock up and down, but after pressure washing my bike last weekend it is extremely stiff. Is it possible i have washed away some lubricant it uses? Should i just WD40 it or....?

Thanks.

the_lone_wolf 09-02-08 04:04 PM
Re: Stiff Side Stand
 
WD40 will destroy the grease in the joint, use grease itself to lubricate the pivot point and also the other places specified in the manual:)

Grinch 09-02-08 04:09 PM
Re: Stiff Side Stand
 
If you haven't got any grease at the moment though WD-40 will do till you get some sorted.

northwind 09-02-08 04:55 PM
Re: Stiff Side Stand
 
There's no bearing or anything in it... Engine oil will be better than WD40, but better to strip it and grease it properly with a good waterproof grease, that'll last.

pmapp 09-02-08 08:36 PM
Re: Stiff Side Stand
 
Did mine today.

Just don't stab yourself in the head with the pliers while trying to put the springs back on :eye:

Dangerous Dave 09-02-08 09:25 PM
Re: Stiff Side Stand
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by northwind (Post 1411345)
There's no bearing or anything in it... Engine oil will be better than WD40, but better to strip it and grease it properly with a good waterproof grease, that'll last.
I have to agree with Northy here, engine oil will be a lot better than WD40 for a quick fix!

Lozzo 10-02-08 10:13 AM
Re: Stiff Side Stand
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pmapp (Post 1411614)
Did mine today.

Just don't stab yourself in the head with the pliers while trying to put the springs back on :eye:
Put the springs on the easy way.

Before you remove the sidestand wedge 2p pieces between the coils while the bike is on the stand. If you push the springs over to one side it opens the gap for you to get them in. Then remove the springs by putting the bike on a paddock stand and lifting the sidestand - DO NOT TOUCH THE 2p PIECES.

When you want to put the springs back on simply refit the sidestand and move it to the up position and slip the springs on with 2p pieces in place. Put the sidestand down and remove the 2p pieces by pushing the springs over to one side again to release the pressure.

Easy

pmapp 10-02-08 10:40 AM
Re: Stiff Side Stand
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lozzo (Post 1411945)
Put the springs on the easy way.

Before you remove the sidestand wedge 2p pieces between the coils while the bike is on the stand. If you push the springs over to one side it opens the gap for you to get them in. Then remove the springs by putting the bike on a paddock stand and lifting the sidestand - DO NOT TOUCH THE 2p PIECES.

When you want to put the springs back on simply refit the sidestand and move it to the up position and slip the springs on with 2p pieces in place. Put the sidestand down and remove the 2p pieces by pushing the springs over to one side again to release the pressure.

Easy

Duly noted. :thumleft:

TheStudent 10-02-08 06:04 PM
Re: Stiff Side Stand
 
I sat on the bike, Dad wiggled the arm while spraying spray grease on the joint, job done! :)

I reckon that is easier! :p

chazzyb 10-02-08 06:11 PM
Re: Stiff Side Stand
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pmapp (Post 1411614)
Did mine today.

Just don't stab yourself in the head with the pliers while trying to put the springs back on :eye:
Good point. Nowadays, I wear eye protection when dealing with stand springs. I read of someone loosing an eye when the pliers they were gripping the spring with and pulling hard on, lost their grip...


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