Centre stand removal.

[Lonewolf]

Has anyone ever removed their centre stand? I want to remove mine to have it powder coated and smartened up, I'm sure it's relatively easy but I just want to know what's involved before I start undoing bolts. I can see a spring and a couple of bolts, is that all there is to it?

[Deon]

Yep ! That's all there is to it. Amazing how quickly they rust !!!


Deon

[O.C.]

Centre stand springs have been known to cause damage to knuckles and removal of front teeth ...be warned   

[Boomer]

Yep ! That's all there is to it. Amazing how quickly they rust !!!
Deon

If you were jet blasted with dust and gravel every day, you would rust too. 
It does live in a very exposed area.
I had mine replaced under warranty as it had rusted after 6 months and 8,000 miles.
The replacement one is now starting to rust after 6 years and 54,000 miles.
When I get round to mine I am just going to slather it in Hammerite smooth.

[pembsgtr]

You have beaten me to the same question Mr Wolf. Have soaked my nuts in a bit of WD40 and planning to get the centre stand to my local powder coater next week.  Just have to decide do I stay black or go for a contrasting colour?

[doebag]

According to the workshop manual the lower shock bolt and linkage bolts need removing. Not sure if this is for extra clearance, or essential to get at other bolts.

[Lonewolf]

Viv when you take yours off let me know how easy it is won't you? I'm planning on doing mine within a week or so.

[pembsgtr]

Just had a closer look at centre stand removal. Can't see the reason for having to remove the rear shock. Looks like two nuts and bolts. The nuts may be difficult to gain access too. Will let you know how I get on Steve.

[doebag]

Manual states
Remove:
Lower Tie-Rod Bolt (see Tie-Rod Removal in the Suspension
chapter)
Lower Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (see Rear Shock Absorber
Removal in the Suspension chapter)

[Lonewolf]

Just had a closer look at centre stand removal. Can't see the reason for having to remove the rear shock. Looks like two nuts and bolts. The nuts may be difficult to gain access too. Will let you know how I get on Steve.

Viv, many thanks.

[Lonewolf]

Manual states
Remove:
Lower Tie-Rod Bolt (see Tie-Rod Removal in the Suspension
chapter)
Lower Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (see Rear Shock Absorber
Removal in the Suspension chapter)

I'll have a proper look this weekend, do you think they advise the above to simplify matters or is this the only way?

[pembsgtr]

Looking at owners manual and at the stand on the bike I would say the strip down is to aid access to the two nuts that are inside the bike frame. With a thin profile open ended spanner I would say it is a doable job without complete strip down as per the workshop manual.

[Lonewolf]

Sounds good, I do have some small ratchet spanners that might from what you've described be just the job.

[pembsgtr]

I've looked at the centre stand removal and getting a spanner of any sort onto the nuts that are alongside the rear shock lower mount is going to be a struggle to get off. Think I'll go for the wire brush and smooth rite option. May be a bit easier if the bike was raised up on a bike lift.

[Lonewolf]

I didn't think you would give up so easily.