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Centre stand spring.

#1 PostAuthor: ianali » Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:19 pm

Have just bolted main stand to bike, 1979 model. Wanted to ask here if the spring for it before being fitted looks to be about 25/30 mm shorter than when attached? Assuming this seems right does anyone have tip for fitting it that doesn’t involve blood and swearing! I have a faint memory of pain from my younger years when doing similar tasks. Thanks, Ian.

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Re: Centre stand spring.

#2 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 4:01 pm

Put spring on b4 you bolt on stand,leave bike on side stand,there is not much tension when stand is up,use i rod or screwdriver to lever stand on position then insert bolts,or use spring puller,easy to make just a hook with a loop on the end.
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Re: Centre stand spring.

#3 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:06 pm

same :D
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