Center Stand Question

[Jeff in W.C.]

The bike a 1988 R100 RT.

The center stand is not retracting when the bike is taken off the center stand. Rather, it's hanging up at the 45-degree point. I replaced the bushings, since the old ones looked a little worn, but that didn't help. The holes in the center stand for the bushings didn't seem out of round to the eye. Could my springs be weak, or am I missing something here?

[barryh]

The bike a 1988 R100 RT.

The center stand is not retracting when the bike is taken off the center stand. Rather, it's hanging up at the 45-degree point.

I've always assumed that they are supposed to do that and find it a useful feature when deploying the stand. A flick with your foot will retract it all the way.

[SteveD]

The bike a 1988 R100 RT.

The center stand is not retracting when the bike is taken off the center stand. Rather, it's hanging up at the 45-degree point.

Having just renovated my cs, it's similar. If it can be bumped up, I'd be happy with it. As long as it doesn't stay sagged down.