Z1OwnersClub GB

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.

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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