docc Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Such a weak link, perhaps unique to the V11. All in a noble effort to make the side stand "ergonomic." That and the wire loop "lever" that doesn't figure to last. A reminder to us all to keep these fasteners snugged up (especially the "upper" engine case bolt!) and the whole Rube Goldberg affair well lubricated. I noticed the large, upper bolt into the timing chest is referenced in the Workshop Manual torque specifications: "Fastening screw for side stand support plate: 70-75 Nm" Mine was tight, but not that tight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Did it break? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooshdave Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 That big bolt originally was for the frame. It should be able to take a lot of torque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Did it break? Nope. I try to keep my side stand well fettled. After the flipper-bail/ wire lever thingie let go (again), I fitted something rude to solve that problem once-and-for-all. Scanning torque specs (yeah, I stay up late sometimes . . .), I saw that spec for the "side stand support plate" and was impressed with the value (70-75 Nm). Mine might have been 50, but 70-75Nm is pretty high torque. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 AH! I knew I recognized those googley eyes and that silly grin from somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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