Remove side stand lever

bmwk100rs · 1 Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:25 pm

bmwk100rs

Silver member

Number of posts : 111

I use the center stand most of the time since the side stand is in bad shape so I'm thinking about removing it. I guess I'll have to remove the lever shown below as well, correct?

Arlina · 2 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:33 pm

Arlina

Moderator

Number of posts : 1730

Lever must be removed when you remove the sidestand.

Dai · 3 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:24 pm

Dai

Life time member

Number of posts : 5722

If the pivot isn't corroded (and yours doesn't look it) then you should be able to get away with removing the circlip and washers, then pushing the pivot across until the sidestand lever drops out. It won't come out that way - can't remember what it hits - but it should go across far enough. The alternative as you're that far down is just to push it out to the left and grease it while it's out. Use spline grease Very Happy

However you do it, do it soon, do it gently and get the clutch lever tied up to the frame. Leaving the clutch boot stretched like that is asking for it to rip in very short order.

Laitch · 4 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:54 pm

Laitch

Life time member

Number of posts : 3262

bmwk100rs wrote:I use the center stand most of the time since the side stand is in bad shape so I'm thinking about removing it.

If you ever need to park on soft ground or a relatively steep pitch, your moto will be unstable on its center stand. I carry a flat puck to place under the side stand leg when parking on loose gravel or grass. Replace the leg and assembly, or reinforce it if possible.

Last edited by Laitch on Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:13 pm; edited 1 time in total

RS Rider · 5 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:58 pm

RS Rider

Gold member

Number of posts : 237

I have a 1985 K100RS with a complete sidestand/centrestand assembly from a K1100 which doesn't use the clutch lever retract parts from the K100. You don't NEED to take it off if you don't want to. All I did was remove the threaded pull rod and its nut.

92KK 84WW Olaf · 6 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:46 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

Life time member

Number of posts : 7967

Those curved centre stands have a nasty habit of breaking......

bmwk100rs · 7 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:59 pm

bmwk100rs

Silver member

Number of posts : 111

Thanks everyone for your advices and comments.

Dai wrote:you should be able to get away with removing the circlip and washers, then pushing the pivot across until the sidestand lever drops out. It won't come out that way - can't remember what it hits - but it should go across far enough.

I'll try it and let you know why it doesn't come out that way, if that's the case.

Dai wrote:However you do it, do it soon, do it gently and get the clutch lever tied up to the frame. Leaving the clutch boot stretched like that is asking for it to rip in very short order.

Good point, will do!

Laitch wrote:If you ever need to park on soft ground or a relatively steep pitch, your moto will be unstable on its center stand.

None of those apply to me.

RS Rider wrote:You don't NEED to take it off if you don't want to. All I did was remove the threaded pull rod and its nut.

Won't it be rattling?

Last edited by bmwk100rs on Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:43 am; edited 3 times in total

MartinW · 8 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 6:14 pm

MartinW

Life time member

Number of posts : 3014

The curved centre stands normally break due to missing or compromised stand end plugs. Water gets into the stand and starts the rusting process. Make sure your plugs aren't compromised and replace if cracked. As an extra precaution remove the plugs pour in rust killer/convertor drain and allow to dry. Once dry fill with LPS 3 or Fish Olene or other rust preventative coating.
Regards Martin.

bmwk100rs · 9 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:48 pm

bmwk100rs

Silver member

Number of posts : 111

MartinW wrote:compromised stand end plugs.

Martin, what or where are the stand end plugs?

bmwk100rs · 10 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:20 pm

bmwk100rs

Silver member

Number of posts : 111

Dai wrote:If the pivot isn't corroded (and yours doesn't look it) then you should be able to get away with removing the circlip and washers, then pushing the pivot across until the sidestand lever drops out. It won't come out that way - can't remember what it hits - but it should go across far enough. The alternative as you're that far down is just to push it out to the left and grease it while it's out. Use spline grease

However you do it, do it soon, do it gently and get the clutch lever tied up to the frame. Leaving the clutch boot stretched like that is asking for it to rip in very short order.

Hey Dai,

I removed the side stand lever by sliding it out to the left once the circle-clip and washers were removed. I was not able to push or slide the pivot/rod across to the right though. Now, what will prevent the pivot from sliding to the right overtime without the side stand lever and circle-clip on the opposite side?

MartinW · 11 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:41 pm

MartinW

Life time member

Number of posts : 3014

There are two rubber/plastic end plugs that seal the ends of the curved stand legs. If they are cracked or missing water will enter the legs when in the up position. You can also clean out the legs with a stainless steel bottle brush attached to your drill, before adding the rust inhibitor/preventative. Also shown in the picture is the building up by welding a strip of steel on the stand foot where it tends to wear out due to constant deployment. I replaced the stand shown with a later straight leg stand.
Regards Martin.

RS Rider · 12 Re: Remove side stand lever Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:45 am

RS Rider

Gold member

Number of posts : 237

bmwk100rs wrote:

Now, what will prevent the pivot from sliding to the right overtime without the side stand lever and circle-clip on the opposite side?

If you never, never, never, never, ever want to use this function again, you could cut the arms off of the lever, dress it up a little with a file or Dremel and reinstall it with the circlip to be used as a spacer so the pivot shaft doesn’t move. Alternatively you could make or find something to be used as a spacer.

bmwk100rs · 13 Re: Remove side stand lever Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:05 am

bmwk100rs

Silver member

Number of posts : 111

Thanks Martin for the explanation and photo.

Thank RS Rider for the suggestions. I'm gonna add a spacer and install the circle-clip back on it.

Dai · 14 Re: Remove side stand lever Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:07 am

Dai

Life time member

Number of posts : 5722

I was lazy. I just put the circlip back on! It doesn't seem to have moved very far in the last 60,000 or so miles.

bmwk100rs · 15 Re: Remove side stand lever Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:54 pm

bmwk100rs

Silver member

Number of posts : 111

Thanks again everyone!

A sleeve bearing did it.

RS Rider · 16 Re: Remove side stand lever Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:50 am

RS Rider

Gold member

Number of posts : 237

Is that an off-the-shelf bearing sleeve? If so, do you have a part/stock number?

bmwk100rs · 17 Re: Remove side stand lever Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:04 pm

bmwk100rs

Silver member

Number of posts : 111

RS Rider wrote:Is that an off-the-shelf bearing sleeve? If so, do you have a part/stock number?

Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094FBMBFX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

RS Rider · 18 Re: Remove side stand lever Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:42 am

RS Rider

Gold member

Number of posts : 237

bmwk100rs wrote:

RS Rider wrote:Is that an off-the-shelf bearing sleeve? If so, do you have a part/stock number?

Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094FBMBFX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you. I'll use the bearing dimensions and find something locally. During winter maintenance checks I'll do as you have done and remove the lever and install a spacer.

MartinW · 19 Re: Remove side stand lever Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:17 pm

MartinW

Life time member

Number of posts : 3014

It's also worthwhile to install a grease nipple on the clutch arm.
Regards Martin.

Sponsored content

1 Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:25 pm

bmwk100rs

2 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:33 pm

Arlina

3 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:24 pm

Dai

4 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:54 pm

Laitch

5 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:58 pm

RS Rider

6 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:46 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

7 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:59 pm

bmwk100rs

8 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 6:14 pm

MartinW

9 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:48 pm

bmwk100rs

10 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:20 pm

bmwk100rs

11 Re: Remove side stand lever Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:41 pm

MartinW

12 Re: Remove side stand lever Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:45 am

RS Rider

13 Re: Remove side stand lever Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:05 am

bmwk100rs

14 Re: Remove side stand lever Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:07 am

Dai

15 Re: Remove side stand lever Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:54 pm

bmwk100rs

16 Re: Remove side stand lever Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:50 am

RS Rider

17 Re: Remove side stand lever Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:04 pm

bmwk100rs

18 Re: Remove side stand lever Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:42 am

RS Rider

19 Re: Remove side stand lever Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:17 pm

MartinW

20 Re: Remove side stand lever

Sponsored content