Centre Stand ram repair

[ronoc88]

The x9 evo Centre stand ram is leaking oil and is no longer working. No big deal except its ruining the driveway...

Local piaggio dealer quoting 687euro fit replacement ram and motor. ::

Is the ram take-apartable for seals etc?

[Dave Milnes]

You can dismantle it but whether you can get seals is debateable. If it's just the gasket or even the pump filler screw that's leaking then should be fixable with some gasket sealant. It's got a big spring inside it that returns the plunger so be careful. They appear on Ebay regularly and leaks are not common.

[ronoc88]

Thanks Dave, Yes I see there is one on ebay now actually but wont post to Ireland... Ill have a closer look at is and let you know who I get on.

[Dave Milnes]

Mine needs welding again, the foot bar is bending at the point where the main leg is. I think it's the leg itself thats getting thin. I might get a 500SL one and weld my footbar to it on the bench then swap it over.