side stand noise play ????????????
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Road Warrior
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side stand noise play ????????????
just noticed my side stand makes a loud knocking/popping noise when i swing it down. also has a lotta play in the bracket where it pivots like a bushing or bearing is bad or missing??? i dont have anything to compare it to. any ideas??
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RE: side stand noise play ????????????
If it is a stock HD jiffy stand.
$60. (or there abouts) is a valuable investment.
Buy the service manual.
It's a simple device, no bearings or bushings.
They sometimes get mud , sand, orpebbles wedged inthem.
Clean it. Does not need lube.
The lube just attracts and traps more dirt and grit.
$60. (or there abouts) is a valuable investment.
Buy the service manual.
It's a simple device, no bearings or bushings.
They sometimes get mud , sand, orpebbles wedged inthem.
Clean it. Does not need lube.
The lube just attracts and traps more dirt and grit.
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From: Amarillo, Texas
RE: side stand noise play ????????????
ORIGINAL: relli
just noticed my side stand makes a loud knocking/popping noise when i swing it down. also has a lotta play in the bracket where it pivots like a bushing or bearing is bad or missing??? i dont have anything to compare it to. any ideas??
just noticed my side stand makes a loud knocking/popping noise when i swing it down. also has a lotta play in the bracket where it pivots like a bushing or bearing is bad or missing??? i dont have anything to compare it to. any ideas??
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RE: side stand noise play ????????????
Dry graphite works great, no more squeakin' 
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RE: side stand noise play ????????????
Yeah but most people when you say "lube" will get out the tub of
bearing grease or the grease gun.
I have never lubed mine and never had a problem with the squeaks etc.
And you all know I live on a gravel road, and that I ride in rain, mud and snow.
Well I can't say NEVER. But I mean never had to lube it.
I just keep it clean, by washing the grime off it.
bearing grease or the grease gun.
I have never lubed mine and never had a problem with the squeaks etc.
And you all know I live on a gravel road, and that I ride in rain, mud and snow.
Well I can't say NEVER. But I mean never had to lube it.
I just keep it clean, by washing the grime off it.
ORIGINAL: TexasRedneck
Sorry - but it DOES need lube, and so states in the service manual. I use a dry graphite lube...
Sorry - but it DOES need lube, and so states in the service manual. I use a dry graphite lube...
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RE: side stand noise play ????????????
I agree with Choo...
I fixed many a kickstand for others that went at it with the grease gun...
I use teflon as I always have some around for my shotshell reloader...
I fixed many a kickstand for others that went at it with the grease gun...
I use teflon as I always have some around for my shotshell reloader...
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RE: side stand noise play ????????????
ORIGINAL: choochoo
If it is a stock HD jiffy stand.
$60. (or there abouts) is a valuable investment.
Buy the service manual.
It's a simple device, no bearings or bushings.
They sometimes get mud , sand, orpebbles wedged inthem.
Clean it. Does not need lube.
The lube just attracts and traps more dirt and grit.
If it is a stock HD jiffy stand.
$60. (or there abouts) is a valuable investment.
Buy the service manual.
It's a simple device, no bearings or bushings.
They sometimes get mud , sand, orpebbles wedged inthem.
Clean it. Does not need lube.
The lube just attracts and traps more dirt and grit.