Tips for changing kickstand spring?
#11
Does any one have the part number for the bushings? I have the same issue too. replaced the spring and still has a lot of slop in it. So much that it drags on left turns. I bolted a piece of wire hanger and a compression spring to the primary chain tensionor and to the cotterpin that holds the kick stand up. it does help for a while, but it does move out of alignment after a while.
#12
Does any one have the part number for the bushings? I have the same issue too. replaced the spring and still has a lot of slop in it. So much that it drags on left turns. I bolted a piece of wire hanger and a compression spring to the primary chain tensionor and to the cotterpin that holds the kick stand up. it does help for a while, but it does move out of alignment after a while.
Not all bikes have bushings. My 92 Sporty doesn't have them.
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#15
I went with the pulling of the pin route, with bike leaning against wall. Not that hard to put in when approached from UP position. Does make a difference in how the springs hooks are aligned. Mine was still loose - so I took kickstand off again and beat down the tab on stand that holds spring with a big hammer to increase spring span. It doesn't jiggle around anymore when riding. I never noticed or cared how it looks; its all tucked underneath everything when I'm riding.
#18
I replaced the jiffy stand on my 2011 XL883N by placing ten 1p coins in between the coils and with the spring is located I pulled out the coins one at a time with a pair of pliers.
I originally removed the stand to get the chrome removed and have it powder coated gloss black.
I originally removed the stand to get the chrome removed and have it powder coated gloss black.
#20
I used a Home Depot Everbilt 4" spring. Took off the jjify stand bumper, old spring off, new spring on. The Home Depot spring actually pulls the stand up against the bumper, where the stock one (and a replacement I tried) still let it hang down a bit. No need for pennies or using a jack to pull spring apart before install.
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