center stand bolt fell out

[ka4564]

posting here because i can't get into font of all wisdom again

just finished my ride and i went to put the bike up on it's center stand when this bolt fell out - it does look like its snapped but I'm not sure. The stand still feels very secure, the bolt looks like it goes through to the exhaust manifold ????? any advice welcome

 

[Nick Marshall]

dont worry

looks like its one of the two torq head bolts that attach the cat to the frame, usually seized in position..

clean it up. regrease and see if you can put it back and tighten it.

 

[ka4564]

do you think its snapped or does it look like this?
many thanks

 

[John Armstrong]

Snapped exhaust bolt I'd guess.

Bolt #4 on the exhaust diagram (#18) here http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=51759&rnd=03192010

In the motorworks search here: http://www.motorworks.co.uk/bmw/products/product.php?f=b&bke=bmw&q=54789&x=35&y=12

shows this piccy:

 

[ka4564]

bugger looks snapped and guess wher the other end will be! No doubt just about impossible to get out

 

[MikeP]

posting here because i can't get into font of all wisdom again

I think that posting in the Font is reserved for Moderators. You can read but not post.

The Technical Section> 850/1100/1150 is the bit that you need.

Back to your problem: You are probably better off either replacing the Cat with a Y-Piece or getting another Cat (plenty to be found as most are removed to save weight and free-up the mid-range a bit).