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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Retaining screw for side stand attachment on a 1995 K75 RT
« Last post by Laitch on Today at 11:37:39 AM »The Mercedes Benz definition of a micro-encapsulated screw is, "factory bolts that have on them a Loctite type of chemical (usually blue) that prevents bolts from getting loose in high vibration and shock applications." It's safe to believe BMW shares that particular definition. What that definition told me and what I did when I replaced the side stand bushing through which the screw is inserted, was to clean off remnants of old Loctite from the screw, clean the screw with solvent, then reapply Loctite Blue 242 which, confoundingly enough, is packaged in a red tube. So far50,000 milesso good.
What is also desirable is having limited slop in that bushing's fit with the screw and the center stand leg. Removing excess rust within the hollow side stand and center stand legs could be helpful, and verifying that the rubber caps of the center stand and rubber foot of the side stand are sealed well to inhibit moisture incursion at those points are also important. All these measures lessen the chances of the stands' weakening from rust until the stands collapse while you're parking in front of a crowd of idle onlookers and dump the Brick onto the pavement.
What is also desirable is having limited slop in that bushing's fit with the screw and the center stand leg. Removing excess rust within the hollow side stand and center stand legs could be helpful, and verifying that the rubber caps of the center stand and rubber foot of the side stand are sealed well to inhibit moisture incursion at those points are also important. All these measures lessen the chances of the stands' weakening from rust until the stands collapse while you're parking in front of a crowd of idle onlookers and dump the Brick onto the pavement.