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Install Centre stand ?do it myself? 2004 rockster

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:10 am
by bubbac45
Hello Forum
A Newbie needs help.
I bought the 2004 ROC used. I didn't notice that it had no centre stand.
Every BMW from my r6o to r1100r had a centre stand. Bummer!
It seems you can buy the stand and the pieces for about $350 from BMW.
Before I rush in ....errr ..I thought I would ask for directions ......
(I installed peg lowers GREAT!! Suburban says that is not a problem.)
Thanks for any help or advice
Bubbac

Re: Install Centre stand ?do it myself? 2004 rockster

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:50 pm
by sweatmark
Yes, easy Do It Yourself project. Helps to have an assistant holding bike upright as you attach the centerstand.

Use plenty of anti-sieze for the pivoting surfaces.

Buy a spring puller for the installation if you don't already have one. Attaching the centerstand spring was the most difficult part of process.

Re: Install Centre stand ?do it myself? 2004 rockster

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:12 pm
by boxermania
Check ebay or www.beemerboneyard.com as yu might find one there at less cost.

Re: Install Centre stand ?do it myself? 2004 rockster

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:48 pm
by sweatmark
+1 for beemerboneyard. That's where I got mine for install on Edition 80 Rockster.

Re: Install Centre stand ?do it myself? 2004 rockster

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:10 pm
by bubbac45
GREAT
Thanks for the encouragement and the contact to BONEYARD.
I am on their parts wanted contact list.
The rockster is a real tourer.
Cheers
Bubba C