Centre Stand worn out!

JQL

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Well it's a new on one me but, according to the mechanic at the Honda Dealer, I've worn out the centre stand.

Admittedly, I always put the bike on the centre stand when I park so it gets a lot of use - at the absolute minimum, 4 times per day and, more usually, 10ish times a day. I would guesstimate that she been on and off the centre stand about 21,000 times.

I do grease both the stands regularly as they get a tremendous amount of use. So it's not from the want of grease.


Now, who was it who was saying they had problems putting their bike on the centre stand? :) Practice makes perfect :tongue:
 
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John,

I am guessing that the pins and bushings are what are wearing out, can your mechanic get material to make new ones?

When parked do you rocl bike off of center stand, or do you lift it off snf then mount it from the side?

Eldon
 

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Wore out the center stand on my scooter. Pivot point got egg shaped. At 40 bucks for a new one it was cheaper than fixing the old one. NT goes on the side stand more than half the time so far so good.
 
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I always lift in on and off the stand, never sit on it and rock it off.

The mechanic has said that the whole thing is worn out not just the pivot. :(
 
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Bummer!!, Does he have a Repsir suggestion?

Eldon
Yeah, replace it!

He's suggested I try and find a 2nd hand one that's had little use. Failing that, Honda san wants 165€ (about $170) for a new one.
 
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Yeah, replace it!

He's suggested I try and find a 2nd hand one that's had little use. Failing that, Honda san wants 165€ (about $170) for a new one.
The problem with second hand is you might end up with one just like the one you have.

hondapartshouse.com stand $61.05 pivot pipe $4.90 new
 
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John, If you can order the parts new I think that is the way I would go!!

good luck , I hope you are back to center standing soon

Eldon
 
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John,

I am guessing that the pins and bushings are what are wearing out, can your mechanic get material to make new ones?

When parked do you rocl bike off of center stand, or do you lift it off snf then mount it from the side?

Eldon
There are no bushings just the pivot pipe. If Honda had installed bushings it would be an easy and inexpensive fix. Go figure.
 
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I found a bike being broken on ebay and got the centre stand off that. It arrives tomorrow (hopefully).

The stand looks in quite good condition. It'll need a little cleaning but not much before it goes on.

Cost was about $60 (49€) inc delivery.
 
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