05 K1200lt center stand problems

[politiri]

Ive got a low mileage 1200lt with center stand problems, starts to go down then stops when it tries to lift the bike. Had a small drip of oil underneath it after winter storage so seems like there is a seal gone. First, where does it draw the oil for hydraulics from, and second, how difficult is it to change the seal. The BMW shop manual tells you nothing. You can get hold of me at kmh@politiriaviation.com if you have any ideas that may help me out. Love you guys.

 

[kioolt]

Just looking at the parts fiche shows that there are no parts for the actuator. The whole actuator is over $1100. At least there are no parts sold by BMW. It may use a part that you can get at a local bearing/seal supplier.

 

[98lee]

Here's some info from over on BMWLT:



cws
Senior Member

Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2,460
Re: Electric center stand K1200LT
Joe's original article with updated notes about oil amounts
http://www.bmwlt.com/files/displayim...album=15&pos=7

Ari's pics and descriptions
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthre...highlight=EHCS

My video on how to quickly remove the EHCS, without disturbing the tupperware
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey7siMk-XSs

Bighoppers thread about fixing a cracked EHCS case
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46384

The replacement starter motor, just US$37.95
http://emsglobaldirect.com/p-820-hs-50n.aspx
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Sydney, NSW
2005 Dark Graphite Metallic K1200LT
2005 Orient Blue Metallic K1200GT SE
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[kioolt]

I found this PDF that looks to be good.

http://www.nt-guru.com/bmw/k1200lt/Changing Hydraulic Center Stand Seals & Flushing Circuit.pdf

It has part numbers for the seals and a supplier.