My newly painted frame is ready to come together with the newly painted side and centre stand. I have two brand new springs as well. Not looking forward to fitting these, there must be a wealth of experience out there and any tips would be greatly appreciated. The engine is not in so I can lay it down on a nice off cut of carpet. Help please.
Hi,
I use a bar with a notch, hook the spring on the bar, put the notch on the frame lug and lever on. See Utube link at about 27 secs, a nice young lady will show u how...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKhFHNt2d6Q
Best wishes...
Yes, I did much the same as Bess.
If you could get the springs fitted without some form of lever, then they wouldn't be under enough tension and the stands might easily come down and hit the ground while you're riding. Both stands ought to retract with a pleasing "clang" and stay there.
Thanks lads. Had a good look at Youtube after posting this, will be tackling this the weekend.
Did both springs today. Centre stand several pennies, put spring on first with no bolts, then lined up opposite bolt and connected, then levered the spring side in place, quite easy. Don't put the coins the wrong side of the spring they will get in your way. Side stand four pennies, spring on first and levered the S/S on with no paint loss, job done. thanks for replies.
A spring puller is invaluable.