1973 R75/5 (LWB) large-sump "issue".

[Unclviny]

I fitted a MAC sump today and it fouls the Centerstand JUST SLIGHTLY! (out of 8 fins 3 of them show that they have hit the stand), it appears to me that the stand hits the sump and it's stops at the same-time.

The bike is in the shop all buttoned-up but with no oil in it (I'm giving the Loctite and the Hylomar some time to set-up).

My plan is to put a sanding disc on my Dremel and lightly take off some fin until I see no more evidence of contact.

Does this sound reasonable to you?

Vince

[Major Softie]

Yes.


But, if it is only hitting on one side, some washer change/switch/adjustment might also take care of it. Also, if it's hitting just as it hits the rubber stop, how worn is that stop?

[Unclviny]

The bolts, nuts, washers, springs and stop are all new, the Centerstand is one of the modified, wide units.

I probably do not even need to worry about it but I'm the kinda-guy that the little-bit of contact will bother!

Vince

[boxertwinjeff]

I saw on Facebook another guy had same problem, he grinded the touching fins
just enough to fix contact.
What is the advantage of installing a MAC SUMP?, Cooler running?

[Unclviny]

Jeff,
I am probably "the guy from Facebook".

Vince