1200 Sidestand Bolt Failure

Wow,,in hibernation for three years what a lazy toad

 

He's still on the forum though, just click his name

 

What's he playing at then,perhaps he gone all shy on us

 

Well he's not bolted...

I'll get my coat

 

Maybe he got waylaid thinking of where to put his tax disc? Life was simpler then in the old Form days.

 

If you now someone with a lathe simply cut off the thread of your existing bolt and drill/tap the remaining head. This then gives you the option of purchasing a cheap high tensile bolt 12.9 or higher for a few pence. Cut the head off the bolt to leave a stud and screw into tapped hole. Drill a hole perpendicular to new bolt through the new stud and pin. I normally drill and tap the hole for 4 or 5 mm and use a 5mm cap screw to pin. Once screwed in simply cut and dress flush with the round outer. Works well and avoids the need to rely on locktite. Obviously works as suggested as one piece but requires more time machining especially the hex head etc and why not use what’s already there.

 

Are these bolts still available?

 

i am interested too, but seem that nobody is here anymore.

 

any chance to get that bolt?

 

@doughnut last seen on here 2 years 39 weeks ago..

 

I’m in for £11.

 

I'm not too secure about the side-stand either. There was a recall a few years back for the 1260 which was done but not sure if it was the leg or the bolt. Anyways, I don't use it if I don't have to. I park the bike on a wheel chuck.