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Offline Descolada

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Removing the main stand - What's involved?
« on: March 26, 2017, 16:45:40 »
Hi Folks.

Just wondering if any of you have experience removing the main stand, what's involved and how much of a PITA to complete? Mine needs some serious TLC.

DL650 AK9

Thanks

Des
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Offline greywolf

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Re: Removing the main stand - What's involved?
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2017, 17:05:21 »
It's two bolts on each side and two springs. It's a good idea to use a puller to remove the springs first so the bolts don't get bound up or damage the tapped holes.
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Offline Holmsey

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Re: Removing the main stand - What's involved?
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2017, 20:40:26 »
Get rid of the crud that's built up so you can see the bolts ..... If it's anything like mine  lol
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Offline FlyingPanMan

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Re: Removing the main stand - What's involved?
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2017, 10:56:49 »
An old trick for removing tight springs is to insert a coin (2p?) between each coil in the spring. This has the effect of lengthening the spring and is usually sufficient to release it. Leave the coins in for replacement.
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Re: Removing the main stand - What's involved?
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2017, 21:06:56 »
Unnecessary quote removed  :dl_smiley_banghead:

That's a nice tip thanks.
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