GSA Centre Stand bolt snapped !

[rjsmith26]

Hi,

dropped the GS off the centre stand this morning - didn't feel right.

Had a check over and found a sheared centre stand bolt.

Removed bolt and captive threaded nut. and cable tied that side of stand up as needed to get off.

Any thoughts - common problem? Replace with same bolt or anything better?? Bike is a 2008 GSA - not really ridden much in winter, ACF50 regularly - worrying for the main centre stand bolt to snap!

 

[Bendy toy]

Take the stand off and do without over winter. When you do put it back use a good quality high solids anti seize compound.

 

[(RIP) Miff]

Apparently a fairly common problem.

I'm sure Mr K or Steptoe will be along in a while to confirm it.

 

[TLSgazza]

Common enough, happened to the missus's gsa, I fitted a new bolt and it lasted until she sold the bike,
Wait until your centre stand twists, now that's interesting.
I had to replace mine e when it did.

 

[Bendy toy]

IIRC, it's a bolt and bush. So maybe the bush has seized and that's snapped the bolt.

 

[Myke Rocks]

Look here.

1200rt but the same scenario.
Myke
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showth...en-from-serious-injury&highlight=1200rt+stand

 

[Steptoe]

Any thoughts - common problem?

Yes, and not just on GS models. I've had a couple of RT's with the same problem....

Had two in one week last month.

 

[diplomaticdanny]

Mine did it a couple of years ago. Mostly cause I rock it off centre stand whilst on the bike.

 

[Kiwi_Mike]

This has happened twice in 2 years on my 06 GS. The first time I didn't notice until the centre stand jammed against the rear tyre wall as I was riding down the A3 which I didnt enjoy much

The second time it broke on steptoe's driveway which was much more convienient. I now tighten the bolt every few months as it works itself lose for some reason.

 

[Sgt Bilco]

I now tighten the bolt every few months as it works itself lose for some reason.

Good idea and I check mine regularly. It's just one of those little quirks which make our GS's such a joy to own......

 

[fatbaldbob]

Yep, "they all do that sir" had one on my GSA snap in September.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Time to get on my hands and knees and have a looksy at mine me thinks.

 

[Bendy toy]

Have the stand powder coated then chuck it in the shed for when you sell the bike. The side stand is plenty good enough.

 

[Roymondo]

Have the stand powder coated then chuck it in the shed for when you sell the bike. The side stand is plenty good enough.

Until you want to take either wheel out for e.g. tyre changing purposes...

 

[Bendy toy]

I use a bike lift. But otherwise put the stand back for the wheel jobs. No need for the spring. Use the tie down strap to the engine to hold the stand down. TBH that's always a good safety tip.