Centre Stand

[Kenny]

Centre stand on 1990 K1 is rusted...maybe fixable with welding in etc... is the centre stand generic with any 16v K series ?

 

[seahorse]

All the 16v have the same stand i.e. K1, K100RS, K110RS/LT.

 

[Kenny]

Thanks for that, appreciated

Another 'problem' on the K1 is that ( excuse the generic photo ) the gearbox to frame , a 10mm cap bolt is ( or not sure if loctited in ) seized. Anyone know if this is a common problem on K series as I'd hate to snap that big lug off the gearbox I don't need to remove it but it also is holding on a crappy tax disc holder. Does one simply put a little heat on it with a longer bar on the socket...or leave it well alone !!

Finally, anyone know the exact colour yellow ( or indeed where to buy it ) for K1 wheels as also in the generic photo attached?

 

[MikeP]

The frame to gearbox bolts are not loctited but heat will help free it.

As for the yellow powder-coat, I've searched and searched and have never found a code for it. For small touch-up jobs I've found that a selection of Humbrol model enamels and some patience works:

John Deere do a yellow in aerosol cans that is close:

If you need to do a whole wheel or gearbox casing.

 

[Kenny]

Thanks Mike,
Paintwork on the wheels is only where a tyre monkey has yanked the stick-on balance weights off and subsequently took some yellow with it !!

 

[Mad_Accountant]

Can anyone tell me the cost of a new k100 centre stand?

Mine is also rather rusty (understandable after 23 years)

 

[MikeP]

Anything between £160 (8v) and £190 (16v) for a new one.

You could get yours refurbished for a lot less.

 

[Kenny]

I was lucky looked worse with all the crap on there.....just some surface rust...which nicely cleaned up with wire wheel; rust treated and enamel painted; sorted