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09-02-08, 03:47 PM
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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....?
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09-02-08, 04:04 PM
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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
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09-02-08, 04:09 PM
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Re: Stiff Side Stand
If you haven't got any grease at the moment though WD-40 will do till you get some sorted.
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09-02-08, 04:55 PM
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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.
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09-02-08, 08:36 PM
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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 
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09-02-08, 09:25 PM
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10-02-08, 10:13 AM
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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 |
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10-02-08, 10:40 AM
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Duly noted. 
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10-02-08, 06:04 PM
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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! 
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10-02-08, 06:11 PM
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