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Centre stand
TezzerTel:
On the centre stand should the pin be fixed in the clamps that are on the frame and rotate within the stand or should the pin be fixed in the stand and rotate in the clamps on the frame?
Bryanj:
Fixed in the clamps but frequently siezed into the stand and needs destroying to get out
TezzerTel:
Yes mine was quite 'FIXED' !! in the centre stand and was quite a ordeal getting it out. I've got a aftermarket pin but it's a little tight in my centre stand. I did mark the bore a little when I removed the old one. I'll give it a polish so ot rotates freely
Skoti:
While you're there I think it's a good idea to fit a grease nipple on the middle of centre stand tube.
I had to cut a slot with a hacksaw blade inserted through the seized pin to get it out of my stand which left a shallow slot cut inside the stand bore.
That seems to help grease spread the full width of the stand.
Should never seize up again.
Have fun
Skoti
deltarider:
Talking about center stands, I have asked here before what could have caused the metal fatigue of my main stand and maybe, maybe I have found the answer. As on my bike the crankcase breather tube has always been routed to end on the LH side, I don't rule out acid fumes may have weakened the metal. In this video, Gruzzel* demonstrates how to install the carbs again. To my surprise he routes the breather tube to the RH side. There is even - surprise, surpise - a guide down there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkxVVq_o8mY
*BTW, there are no better video's than Gruzzel's on dissasembly and assembly of the CB500 carbs. Perfect to watch on a rainy day. It's almost a Zen experience. Highly recommended.
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