Hi everyone

I'm enquiring about a replacement centre stand for a 1984 bmw k100.
My question is are the later type centre stands (the ones with the straight ends) interchangeable with the 1984 model (the stand with the curved ends). and iif so, do i need to replace the support plate?
There is a photo and description of the centrestands on the Motobins website.

regards
gabriel

If your stand support plate hasn't been exchanged earlier, then you should do it now. Early one was a rectangular shape (4 sides to it), newer ones a U shape. The newer style stand doesn't fit the old support plate. They both bolt into the same holes in the gearbox, so it is an easy change. Does that answer your question?

Hi Gabriel I have just ordered one from Beemerboneyard that comes with the new support plate so I will try and post the results.

Motobins advertise the stand separately and Beemerboneyard sells them collectively for an equivalent price (when in stock).

I would have tried what you are querying but now should not have to worry and based on Rene's suggestion I would have had to order a separate plate anyway.

Regards,

Phil