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Nov 5, 2007 | 06:10 PM

Cliff M

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Jiffystand snap

I just noticed when I bring the standdown there's a fairly loud snap. I checked and the nut holding the stand on is tight and nothing appears to be wrong with the spring. Anyone else ever had this problem. I did a search and the only thing was sping problems. I just don't want it to come down at 70 mph.

Nov 5, 2007 | 06:16 PM

I am Jerry

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RE: Jiffystand snap

I've noticed that a few times on my RKC, I think I am pushing it down and sorta inward at the same time and it clicks as it passes the safety lock point. I hope that's what it is.

Nov 5, 2007 | 07:22 PM

Cliff M

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RE: Jiffystand snap

Thanks Jerry, I think I'm going to replace the spring just to be on the safe side. I did a google and there's also a repair kit but I don't think the other parts are damaged.

Nov 6, 2007 | 03:58 AM

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RE: Jiffystand snap

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ORIGINAL: Cliff M

Thanks Jerry, I think I'm going to replace the spring just to be on the safe side. I did a google and there's also a repair kit but I don't think the other parts are damaged.

The spring will only need replacing if when in the up position it is very slack. You wont mistake it when you see a spring that is past its best. The sound you hear is probably the spring doing its job and pulling the stand smartly against the stop.

You dont say how old the bike is or how many miles.

WB

Nov 6, 2007 | 06:20 AM

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RE: Jiffystand snap

I had a small rock in mine one time and it was making a snap noise. I got the rock out and no more noise.

Just an idea

Nov 6, 2007 | 07:05 AM

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RE: Jiffystand snap

The spring costs about $6.50.Easy to replace with some Vise Grips.

Nov 6, 2007 | 10:33 AM

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RE: Jiffystand snap

You only have 3 parts to check--the stand, the locking tab that fits under the nut and the spring. Use a helper or tiedowns to stand the bike upright so that you can get down there face to face with it, then work the stand through a couple of cycles by hand and see where the noise is coming from. You'd probably have to do this to change the spring anyway.