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How to shorten center stand on R1200Rt
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When I did my F800GS center stand-lowered 2" w/hyperpro- I used a pipe cutter to take the desired amount out. A pipe cutter leaves a ridge reducing the ID. I cut a bolt of approximately the same size and opened up the interior ridge so it was a nice friction fit. A slight relief 180 degrees apart for some weld to "wash" in from the mig welder-good to go. A little grind and paint, done. HTH Gary
deilenberger
A bozo on the bus
I'd want an inside tube or slug of steel to reinforce the weld.. you might also check the PN of the RT stand and the R1200R stand. They may be the same PN, in that case - the R12R is available with a low suspension from BMW and comes with a shorter center stand. That stand might fit your RT.. mebbe.
Don's post led me to believe I wasn't clear...a quick sketch..
Hope this is more clear. Gary
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deilenberger
A bozo on the bus
Gary,
Actually - it was quite clear...
The stand is tubular. If you cut a chunk out of it and try to weld it - you're welding thin tubing to thin tubing. I'd want something strong in the center of the tubing, hence my suggestion of either tubing, or a slug of metal. It reinforces the weld internally. We're saying exactly the same thing.. but you used a bolt (with the head cut off I assume..)
sedanman
neanderssance man
If I recalll correctly, a wire feed welder produces a weld with a tensile strength of approx. 60,000 pounds per inch. Welding creates a "heat affected zone" in the parent metal. Tested to failure, the welded component will break in the heat affected zone rather than the actual weld. YMMV.
On my F800gs it was no longer usable or you would need help to lift the bike. The side stand needed a shortening also or the bike was almost vertical when on the SS.
