Jiffy Spring Replacement, the Easy Way

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Apr 16, 2016 | 05:04 PM

Ron750

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Jiffy Spring Replacement, the Easy Way

Today I knocked my Jiffy Stand Spring off. My buddy and I replaced it the hard way. I couldn't find this video when I needed it.
This would have been a lot easier.

Apr 16, 2016 | 11:32 PM

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I remember doing this on my Panhead many years ago. And I'd like to get me some of that spray that he's using.

Apr 17, 2016 | 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron750

Today I knocked my Jiffy Stand Spring off. My buddy and I replaced it the hard way. I couldn't find this video when I needed it.
This would have been a lot easier.
Kick Stand Spring | Fix My Hog - YouTube

The guy put the spring back on incorrectly on the kickstand. Maybe he needs to check out the service manual or at least follow his own rule about making sure you put parts back the same way you remove them. At about 30 seconds into the video, look at how the spring is located on the kickstand & it will be seen several times after that. At about 6:20 watch how he reinstalled the spring. That is not the correct way. As per my 2011 HD service manual: Verify that the end of the spring enters hole from front of leg weldment. If the end of the spring enters hole from rear of weldment, spring coil will rub on leg when exercised.

Apr 17, 2016 | 01:33 AM

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I just saw that video critiqued. the anti seize was questioned and then it was pointed out the spring was hooked in backwards, so beware. the method is sound.

Last edited by 1Canuck; Apr 17, 2016 at 01:34 AM. Reason: sedona beat me to it.

Apr 17, 2016 | 04:06 AM

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OK. Thanks for the critiques. The main thing that would have helped me today would have been taking the Top Bolt out. We took the mounting screws out. Worked but took longer. We did it on the lawn, with bike leaned over, and everything got reassembled dirty.