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Post by bezzer on Aug 6, 2017 15:45:25 GMT 1
Chaps, Does anyone have the link for the centre stand mod on the 4L0/4L1 frame?.
My back tyre sits roughly 2 inches from the ground, on level ground, centre stand deployed. I'm getting the frame blasted and resprayed, and thought I'd carry out the modification to the centre stand bracket, to 'future proof' the build, to save having to do it again.
Any help/thoughts much appreciated as ever.
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Post by loctite on Aug 6, 2017 16:41:22 GMT 1
That sounds perfect to me how high do you want it
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Post by robin on Aug 6, 2017 20:21:25 GMT 1
2 inches is good, wish mine was as high as that, and mine has packing under the spacers.
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Post by bezzer on Aug 6, 2017 21:33:26 GMT 1
That sounds perfect to me how high do you want it Sorry loctite, I should have explained myself better. Although I'm happy with where the bike sits now, I was going to do the mod anyway while the bike is stripped down to a frame, as I don't want to have to strip it in the future, especially after having the frame sprayed and rebuilding the bike. |
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Aug 6, 2017 21:41:27 GMT 1
I modified the centre stand and not the frame. I had some steel blanks about the size of pound coins welded and ground smooth to the top of the stand where it mates with the frame. Once painted you can't tell.
Personally i'd leave well alone if you have 2 inch clear at the rear wheel, just don't let any fat birds sit on it whilst its on the stand and you will be ok!
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Post by stusco on Aug 6, 2017 21:42:25 GMT 1
As long as you don't sit on the bike on the centre stand it won't happen
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Post by marsbar350 on Aug 6, 2017 22:26:46 GMT 1
you need a larger pin that holds the stand on from memory you need to drill to 13mm to take the ovalness out of the frame lugs easy to do no welded bits added  |
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Post by bezzer on Aug 6, 2017 23:53:37 GMT 1
Thanks to all for the replies and advice, as ever many thanks.
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Post by sp885 on Aug 7, 2017 10:06:51 GMT 1
you need a larger pin that holds the stand on from memory you need to drill to 13mm to take the ovalness out of the frame lugs easy to do no welded bits added I had this problem with my LC when I got it, the back wheel just sat on the ground when it was on the centre stand, a common LC problem I beleive, I'm sure the original pin was 14mm diameter, mine was loose and the holes oval shaped, I drilled my stand and the frame lugs out to 16mm and made a stainless steel pin to suit it, that was about 2 years ago, no problems since and it has about 2 inches clearance 👍 |
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Post by 4l04ever on Aug 7, 2017 10:08:29 GMT 1
You need to check that the cross tube with the stand mounts on is not rotating, as that can happen too. You could get it welded extra, or replace with a stronger tube and reweld the mounts on.
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Post by bezzer on Aug 7, 2017 10:35:29 GMT 1
You need to check that the cross tube with the stand mounts on is not rotating, as that can happen too. You could get it welded extra, or replace with a stronger tube and reweld the mounts on. Thanks Rob, All good info, I will check the welds are still in place. I also recall someone welding thick body washers either side of the bracket to reinforce the pivot point. |
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