Center stand woes

[Voyager]

So, today I got around to swapping the centerstand I bought 94 R1100RS for mine with the broken extension. Problem is it doesn't fit right. The bushings & everything line up nice but when retracted, the extension bumps into the left footpeg and prevents full retraction. Appearently the RS & RT are not as interchangable as I ASS U ME D. The funny thing is that they the two look identical (from what I can tell of the remaining stub on the old one)So.... before I rectify this problem with a big hammer can any one confirm these differences or provide another solution?

[bmwmick]

Sid,

Up to 03/1995 they were:

CENTER STAND 46 52 2 311 923

 

After 03/1995 they became:

CENTER STAND 46 52 2 335 018

 

http://tinyurl.com/a37hx

 

Where did you do YOUR research? : )

 

Mick

[Voyager]

Where did you do YOUR research? : )

 

Um... Ebay?

 

Nothing I can't fix with a welder & a big hammer.

[Voyager]

Funny thing though. They look the same in the diagram too.

http://tinyurl.com/a37hx

 

1999 version

[Clive Liddell]

Sid,

 

"Nothing I can't fix with a welder"

 

Remember not to weld "on the bike" - could result in big $$$$.

[Ken H.]

Drop some rebar down the center of the hollow legs before welding it back together and it will be better than new!

[Voyager]

Drop some rebar down the center of the hollow legs before welding it back together and it will be better than new!

 

I didn't think of that. Anyway, problem solved now. I spent the afternoon "chopping" and "bobbing" the foot lever to work. Turned out pretty nice too If I do say so myself Not my usual Frankenstien job. I did reinforce some of the factory welds. We'll see how long it lasts! Thanks for the help.