Oilhead Centerstand Lube Mod.

[GS Addict]

BMW provides a Pin Grease Gun hole on the Sidestand to lube it on scheduled services. (every 6000 km)

For some reason they don't do it for the Centerstand.......

I got tired of my Centerstand hanging up every couple of years and needing dis-assembly to re-lube it.

The pictures below show an easy mod you can do to turn lubrication into a 1 minute job.

The pictures below show a GS Centerstand but I'm sure it will work on all the other models too.

I have done this on a few bikes now with great success. The 1/6" hole on the opposite side is so the grease can escape and you can visually see that an adequate amount has been applied.


Mod Notes:
The 3 "O" Rings on each side may need replacing if badly worn
Clean up any Rust on the I.D. of the bores as well as the Shafts.
Deburr holes so "O" rings don't get cut upon assembly

[def]

Why not instal standard automotive grease fittings (Zerk) and give these points a squirt of grease now and then.......

[GS Addict]

Why complicate things?
Now you need to drill a larger hole, (weakening the forging) you need a tap and a grease fitting not to mention there is not much meat there to begin with.........

[malloy]

This looks cool, Addict. I've wondered about it myself. I agree with you about not using a zerk due to weakening the stand. How long have you had this?

[Dan Cãta]

I replaced the 6 o-rings, lubed everything in there and the centerstand still needs a push when the bike is on it's wheels. I guess I got used to doing so and it's not a problem anymore :)

Dan.

[GS Addict]

Have you got the inner return spring installed? If not, I have found the stand will need a 'nudge' to start the return.

Originally Posted by Dan Cãta

I replaced the 6 o-rings, lubed everything in there and the centerstand still needs a push when the bike is on it's wheels. I guess I got used to doing so and it's not a problem anymore :)

Dan.

[GS Addict]

I did the initial mod on my own machine 8 years ago.
I did this post because I was in the process of doing another machine and had the camera handy.

Originally Posted by malloy

This looks cool, Addict. I've wondered about it myself. I agree with you about not using a zerk due to weakening the stand. How long have you had this?

[Ron from BC]

What type of grease ya using Reto?

[GS Addict]

Originally Posted by Ron from BC

What type of grease ya using Reto?

Good quality wheel bearing grease.

[def]

Originally Posted by GS Addict

Good quality wheel bearing grease.

Would that be synthetic or dine grease?

[GS Addict]

F*#K I started another oil thread!!!!
Dino if you insist on pinning me!

Originally Posted by def

Would that be synthetic or dine grease?

[mcstark]

Originally Posted by GS Addict

F*#K I started another oil thread!!!!
Dino if you insist on pinning me!

Now this thread will degrade into utter craptitude.

[Mr. Canoehead]

Why are you drilling a 1/16 and then a 3/32? It looks like they are in the same place? Is the 1/16 a pilot?

[Biathlon 1]

I love simple things like this, makes life easy and maintance a breeze. Thanks for the great idea.

[GS Addict]

Originally Posted by Mr. Canoehead

Why are you drilling a 1/16 and then a 3/32? It looks like they are in the same place? Is the 1/16 a pilot?

I just wanted some restriction to force the grease everywhere before exiting. Ideally one could drill a smaller hole but most inmates don't have a bit smaller than 1/16".
The 3/32" fill hole is for the needle to have something to seat to so it will stay on the hole.