Centre Stand

[Ernie]

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

[MartinW]

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.

[UK_Vstrom650]

+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)

[greywolf]

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.

[Ernie]

Thanks for the replies