Hi all, anyone got any tips on how to fit a centre stand I can do it the only problem I have is the bloody springs they were a twat to get on last time but thanks to clive it go done the reason I want to re fit the centre stand was due to a pin snapping off the bracket (not the stand ) leaving the spring on the floor luckily I have a spare bracket so no cost to re fit thank god, so any tips on fitting a double spring back on

work out for a few weeks taking steroids then do it by hand

Isn't there some trick using 2p coins to lock the inner spring and stretch it, I'm sure a more knowledgeable muppet will be along soon!

Funkycowie wrote:work out for a few weeks taking steroids then do it by hand

poldark, no idea pal was told to use mole grips

Try putting the springs in place before fitting the fixing bolts, pull the stand into position, put the bolt through the easy side and then do the other side. I don't usually have to stretch the springs with pliers etc. The problem is that the stand is probably the first thing fitted on a new bike build, so it's much easier without all the other bits on the bike. It can be easier to fit in the up position. You may need screwdrivers and drifts to help you.
Have a first aid kit open and ready.

Thats how i fitted the stand to Craigs Mana last time Dave.
Craig has other idea,s though.
if there is a hard way to do something!....Craig will find it!

Easy. Fit the outer spring then feed the inner one through inside it and fit that. Don't try to stretch both at once.
Use a t-bar with a hook or grip the wire above the hook bend with mole grips. The inner spring is quite easy.

Clive wrote:Thats how i fitted the stand to Craigs Mana last time Dave.
Craig has other idea,s though.
if there is a hard way to do something!....Craig will find it!

you know me too well Thank you for the advice Dave & TmaX9, got to fit the new plate first then attempt the bloody two springs small inner spring easy the outer big spring mmmmm f hate it will let you know how I get on

This was what I was alluding to before the "penny technique".

No idea if this would help for fitting but the theory of stretching the spring to fit still applies I guess.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzJf2PRTJH0