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Post by metalforever on May 31, 2009 20:04:34 GMT
i had the bike on the mainstand today having a look at the rear brake and noticed the mainstand had considerable play left to right. i could 'shake' the bike by moving the rear wheel in my hand.
Does the mainstand have bearings which require replacing or is it simply a design flaw that the mainstand has some movement?
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Post by CD on Jun 1, 2009 8:22:30 GMT
There are no beaings to replace. You could pull it off and have a look, but they all seem to do it.
Be glad its not as weak as the 900 centre stand.
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Post by charlietbird on Jun 1, 2009 14:12:48 GMT
Yes, they all do that! the mounting holes wear. its just age! Charlie  |
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Post by metalforever on Jun 1, 2009 16:41:28 GMT
im tempted to cable tie it up and out of the way anyway as i reguarly take it off road into fields/gravel paths/farm tracks etc and the thing keeps bouncing and rattling around. i only use it for maintenance but would rather leave it in situ should i need it. Thanks for clarifying this design flaw with me  |
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Post by CD on Jun 1, 2009 17:31:17 GMT
Hondas seem to have fairly good centre stands but most Japanese makers dont make much effort.
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Post by bobh on Jun 1, 2009 18:53:11 GMT
If you don't use it regularly, leave it off and attach it (without the spring, which is the main hassle) just when you need it for maintenance.
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