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The Pig and the Hog were rolling across South Dakota this morning when we pulled off for gas. I heard a strange noise as I came to a stop at the end of the ramp, but it stopped, so I pulled into the gas station and the noise started again. Remembering Phil's final drive problem, and being a long time BMW rider, I thought, "Uh, oh!" Then I felt a clunk and the noise stopped as I rolled up to the pump. As I climbed off, my buddy pulled up and pointed to my centerstand on the pavement. Good thing it waited until we were off the slab because he had been riding behind me.
Apparently, the 6mm bolt that holds everything in place had fallen out somewhere, allowing the "pipe" that the stand pivots on to dislodge. The stand slid off the pipe. I worked it back onto the pipe and zip tied everything in place and we continued on our way. Of course, the springs are gone. While sitting in a laundry in Albert Lea, I looked at the fiche on Ron Ayers site and figured out what I need to fix it, a 6mm bolt and the two springs. I called a couple of dealers who, of course, don't have the parts. I didn't expect anyone to, but was hoping to find something that will work until I get home. It would be helpful to know the overall length of the springs and the length of the straight part of the springs. I plan to stop at the dealer in Mason City tomorrow to see whether he has something that will work.
I can live without the use of the stand until I get home, I guess. I got a bolt to replace the missing one, so if necessary, I can put the bike up on the stand. I'll just have to zip tie it back up when I'm done.
It's all part of the on-the-road experience.
Apparently, the 6mm bolt that holds everything in place had fallen out somewhere, allowing the "pipe" that the stand pivots on to dislodge. The stand slid off the pipe. I worked it back onto the pipe and zip tied everything in place and we continued on our way. Of course, the springs are gone. While sitting in a laundry in Albert Lea, I looked at the fiche on Ron Ayers site and figured out what I need to fix it, a 6mm bolt and the two springs. I called a couple of dealers who, of course, don't have the parts. I didn't expect anyone to, but was hoping to find something that will work until I get home. It would be helpful to know the overall length of the springs and the length of the straight part of the springs. I plan to stop at the dealer in Mason City tomorrow to see whether he has something that will work.
I can live without the use of the stand until I get home, I guess. I got a bolt to replace the missing one, so if necessary, I can put the bike up on the stand. I'll just have to zip tie it back up when I'm done.
It's all part of the on-the-road experience.