Oz1200
Registered user
Mine is a 2005, and I always park on the centrestand. The right hand side bolt broke, which appears to be the side most affected. Luckily, thanks to the wonderful body of knowledge on UKGSer, I was aware this could be a problem, so kept an eye on it. When the stand clunked when I used it on Thursday at home I looked to see the bushing hanging out. If the bolt head had fallen out whilst moving I would hate to see the result - could the stand get tangled up in the back wheel?
Anyway, it is now fixed. Here's what I learned, for those that follow:
The bolt takes a 6mm Allen key, I used a 22mm open ended spanner on the bushing.
A replacement bolt was easily obtained from the local fastener specialist at a non-BMW price.
I just used Castrol Marine grease, rather than the unusual sounding grease mentioned in the reprom CD. Perhaps it will degrade the new o-rings I used - I'll have a look in a couple of months. The remaining grease on the original bolt was hard and dry - pretty much useless.
Like most others, I struggled to get the springs back on. After a few different approaches, I ended up putting both bolts in and then attaching the springs - counter to the approach in the reprom CD and the Haynes manual. I made a small loop of nylon cord, which I hooked over the big spring. I then inserted the 22mm spanner into the loop and used it as a lever against a block of wood placed against the frame. I could stretch the spring enough, but couldn't really see what I was doing. When the big spring was in place I did the small one in a similar fashion. I'm sure there are smarter ways of getting the springs on.
I hope the above helps the next bloke who has a broken centrestand bolt and is wondering what to do - that bloke was me 2 days ago...
Anyway, it is now fixed. Here's what I learned, for those that follow:
The bolt takes a 6mm Allen key, I used a 22mm open ended spanner on the bushing.
A replacement bolt was easily obtained from the local fastener specialist at a non-BMW price.
I just used Castrol Marine grease, rather than the unusual sounding grease mentioned in the reprom CD. Perhaps it will degrade the new o-rings I used - I'll have a look in a couple of months. The remaining grease on the original bolt was hard and dry - pretty much useless.
Like most others, I struggled to get the springs back on. After a few different approaches, I ended up putting both bolts in and then attaching the springs - counter to the approach in the reprom CD and the Haynes manual. I made a small loop of nylon cord, which I hooked over the big spring. I then inserted the 22mm spanner into the loop and used it as a lever against a block of wood placed against the frame. I could stretch the spring enough, but couldn't really see what I was doing. When the big spring was in place I did the small one in a similar fashion. I'm sure there are smarter ways of getting the springs on.
I hope the above helps the next bloke who has a broken centrestand bolt and is wondering what to do - that bloke was me 2 days ago...
