Hello all.. haven't posted in a while (cause I've been riding...)
Hope everyone is doing great and enjoying the summer so far.
A couple of weeks back my K1200LT center stand began working intermittently. I read every post on this site about possible causes and downloaded the PDF's from the HOW section and reviewed them. Today was my day to fix or diagnosis my problem.
I took the whole thing (except for the center stand) off the bike.
Here, in order is what I've done so far:
1. Checked the bike side connection for current. Had 12-13 volts. Assumed the switch and wiring are good.
2. Tried the motor with 12v (from another battery) and it did not run. Thinking back on it, I may not have had it grounded properly, so it may have run if properly hooked up.
3. Took motor apart and gave it a good cleaning and checked all areas for continuity. Everything checked out fine.
4. Tried the motor again with 12v (from another battery) and it worked fine.
5. Put complete unit back together (not on bike) and tried it. It still not work. Motor did nothing but hum.
6. Removed motor and flushed all the circuits with new hydraulic oil and reinstalled motor.
7. Put complete unit back together (not on bike) and tried it. It still not work. Motor did nothing but hum.
8. Laid unit aside and came in to right this...
Observations:
1. My hydraulic oil was not very dirty or dark when I changed it.
2. I have not noticed any leaks in my system.
3. I can place the hydraulic shaft (rod?) on the ground and depress it into the cylinder using my body weight.
4. The dark grey cog, inside the housing that the motor bolts to, (and the motor engages) is very hard to turn. I can turn it slowly with a flat screwdriver, but not my finger. I suspect this may be a/the problem, but not really very familiar with this at all. Not even sure how to get into that area of the unit.
I know several of you have had issues with the electric center stand and resolved them. Any ideas on what I need to do now? Any input or guidance is greatly appreciated.
Sammy
Hope everyone is doing great and enjoying the summer so far.
A couple of weeks back my K1200LT center stand began working intermittently. I read every post on this site about possible causes and downloaded the PDF's from the HOW section and reviewed them. Today was my day to fix or diagnosis my problem.
I took the whole thing (except for the center stand) off the bike.
Here, in order is what I've done so far:
1. Checked the bike side connection for current. Had 12-13 volts. Assumed the switch and wiring are good.
2. Tried the motor with 12v (from another battery) and it did not run. Thinking back on it, I may not have had it grounded properly, so it may have run if properly hooked up.
3. Took motor apart and gave it a good cleaning and checked all areas for continuity. Everything checked out fine.
4. Tried the motor again with 12v (from another battery) and it worked fine.
5. Put complete unit back together (not on bike) and tried it. It still not work. Motor did nothing but hum.
6. Removed motor and flushed all the circuits with new hydraulic oil and reinstalled motor.
7. Put complete unit back together (not on bike) and tried it. It still not work. Motor did nothing but hum.
8. Laid unit aside and came in to right this...
Observations:
1. My hydraulic oil was not very dirty or dark when I changed it.
2. I have not noticed any leaks in my system.
3. I can place the hydraulic shaft (rod?) on the ground and depress it into the cylinder using my body weight.
4. The dark grey cog, inside the housing that the motor bolts to, (and the motor engages) is very hard to turn. I can turn it slowly with a flat screwdriver, but not my finger. I suspect this may be a/the problem, but not really very familiar with this at all. Not even sure how to get into that area of the unit.
I know several of you have had issues with the electric center stand and resolved them. Any ideas on what I need to do now? Any input or guidance is greatly appreciated.
Sammy