I wonder if those that know could help me out please?
I have stripped my Norge down completely, she is now 80% complete, but the pigs bladder (exhaust collector) is killing me! What ever I do it hits the main stand!
I have tried loosening everything off, tried jacking it up, tried a rachet strap around it to pull it forward and many other things, but still it hits the centre stand.
Does anyone have any info or suggestions on the please??
I had a similar issue on my 8v norge when I removed my swingarm.
There are 2 plates, 1 either side, which attach between the frame and the centre stand, left hand one shown in your picture.
If you look at the footrest assembly the top 2 bolts secure to the frame and the bottom 2 mount through these plates. If the bottom two are removed, without the engine/box being supported, the centre stand can collapse!
If you support the bike, loosen the bottom bolts, use a pry bar screwdriver etc between the plate and collector and retighten you should be ok. There is bit of wiggle room as I think the bolt is 8mm and the plates holes around 10mm.
Thank you for your help buddy, I will try this at the weekend.
