Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Ernie on May 14, 2016, 21:01:47

Title: Centre Stand
Post by: Ernie on May 14, 2016, 21:01:47

2010 Lo DL650 Centre Stand
The Above on my bike is very stiff,I have sprayed all the working parts and springs , But when I take the bike off the centre stand I nearly have to use my hands to get it in the folded position , Any thoughts on this problem Thanks in Advance

Title: Re: Centre Stand
Post by: MartinW on May 14, 2016, 21:11:49

I've seen this too. Just clean the pivot points with something like paraffin and a tooth brush. It should then start to pop back up properly.

Title: Re: Centre Stand
Post by: UK_Vstrom650 on May 14, 2016, 21:37:15

+1 mine was covered in crud but cleaned today and pops straight back up (I haven't re-lubricated the pivot points yet but it's the smoothest it's been in months)

Title: Re: Centre Stand
Post by: greywolf on May 14, 2016, 21:53:13

I put a grease fitting on each side in front and cut a spiral groove around the pivot pin as a grease channel after getting tired of disassembly to clean and lube. I never had to take it apart again.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7743/17742381581_bcf8864fc9_k.jpg)

Title: Re: Centre Stand
Post by: Ernie on May 17, 2016, 19:13:48

Thanks for the replies