Snowbum's BMW Motorcycle Repair & Information Website

"The Reynolds Ride-off stand replaces the factory center stand. Use only the bushings and bolts provided with the stand.  Put a little grease on the bushings and place them and bolts into holes of the ride-off stand flush with the inside of the stand.  Make sure locking teeth of bushing go against the motorcycle frame.  Then slide into place and tighten bolts securely.  After installation of the stand check bolts regularly to make sure the stay tight until the locking teeth seat in.  Make sure stand swings freely before installing springs.  Attach spring to frame tube first with the special half circle per illustration.  The half circle is made to snap onto frame so you need  to use a little force to get it on. You may use a small wire to tie it on if you want.  Install right side spring so it does not touch clutch cable or arm.  For those that have the tab for rear disc brakes the half circle goes against tab on outer side.  Spring hook should face side of motorcycle so the spring will not hit the end of mounting bolt.  Attach the special washer to the spring through one end hole, using an old spring in the opposite end hole pull washer onto ride-off stand hook."