Rear footrest pins seized

[kirby morgan]

Have got a July 2013, LC which I keep in the best condition I can.
Had a R1200RT prior to thus and to cut a long story boring the rear (pillion) footrest peg pins seized solid due to water corrosion and lack of grease.
Fast forward, chècking the rear footpegs today and 1 pin is completely seized in place.
Took out the stainless circlip and sprayed peg with Wurth penetration fluid, tried tapping the stainless pin up, but not budging.
The other side took some gentle persuasion, so its cleaned and greased up now.
I even took off the rear footpeg bracket from the frame in order to try a different method, but I don't want to break anything.
Pretty poor, seeing as the bikes less than 1 year old and looked after, would have expected no bolts to be seized after such a short period of time.
Worth checking the pins move up and down in situ. If the pin is okay, it will move freely about 2-3mm.
A trip to local BMW dealer imminent.

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Had exactly the same thing on my 09 yesterday. Had to drill the pin out to get it free. Stainless pin running through alloy = stuck.

 

[aspiring]

stuck pin

put a long reach socket over the head of the pin and put it in a vice to push the pin out,if its still stuck when its flush with the foot peg carrier then use a bolt to push it the rest of the way,clean grease and replace.if you dont carry a passenger why not remove them both and leave them on a shelf until trade in time?

 

[(RIP) Miff]

Too much degreaser or pressure washing???

 

[WindyChuffer]

Just use WD40 and a hammer & lever. Then grease up. Simple.

All moving parts will seize if not used & lubricated. Doh.

 

[kirby morgan]

Guys,
Thanks for all replies.
I never use a pressure washer nor degreasers.
Have tried a centre punch and rubber hammer, but don't want to break the bracket.
I also always apply copper slip grease to most fasteners that I need to remove & replace.
Thanks for the suggestion about the socket and vice, sound like good sensible advice.
I posted this to make others aware that the pins will stick solid without routine sensible maintenance, but it's not as if my bikes abused or used daily to cause this.
Hope this helps others.
Safe riding.

 

[WindyChuffer]

You wont break the bracket. Remove pillion hanger from bike and soak in penetrating oil and work it loose.

 

[Steptoe]

Thanks for the suggestion about the socket and vice, sound like good sensible advice.
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Use a G clamp and socket and do in situ.

 

[kirby morgan]

Steptoe and windychuffer, excellent, much obliged.

 

[Bendy toy]

Use a high solids or marine grade anti seize paste.
Stainless causes aluminium to corrode. Aluminium oxide is about 2x the volume of the metal so the pin jams in.


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