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Offline zippy

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centre stand springs
« on: January 05, 2014, 20:49:50 »
hi blokes , just looking to fit the centre stand to my glee( genuine Suzuki part  )  just want to know which way the springs go??? as the springs have a short and long rod . I know they go inside one another just need the correct orientation
is the short rod to the frame mounting bracket or is it the long rod to the mounting bracket or does it not matter
I don't have the instructions as was removed from my old bike 18 months ago and can't remember (bugger
hope somebody can help j
thanks in advance Jason
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Offline greywolf

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Re: centre stand springs
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2014, 21:27:54 »
Typically, the long ends go on the frame and the short ends go on the stand leg as they are easier to get on that way. The spring doesn't have to be stretched as far to fit.
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Offline imindoors

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Re: centre stand springs
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2014, 17:57:47 »
I don't know about fitting them but I do know that if you get your foot trapped between the stand and the bike it acts like a mantrap and a worrying few seconds will come to pass as bike and rider disentangle themselves. Just don't ask me how I know :)  :)  :)
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Offline willbo

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Re: centre stand springs
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2014, 10:57:30 »
there was a great video on youtube about fitting a centrestand to a vstrom. il try find it




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Offline zippy

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Re: centre stand springs
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2014, 20:27:52 »
hi, blokes many thanks for the replies
now sorted just swapped the springs round and now much better
thanks
jason
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