Centerstand spring install 012 RT

[wvpc]

I've searched the forum with not alot of results so here goes. I recently lowered my RT with a new shorter set of shocks. Got the lowered sidestand on OK. Got the lowered centerstand on OK but....I cant get the darn centerstand spring back on. I have the cheapy Harbor Freight spring puller and a little bit of grunt but no go. I read in the search that someone used some stout cord to pull the spring on the centerstand so I will try that tomorrow.

Has anybody done this with normal strength???

 

[Omega Man]

Sure it's a bugger but the cord trick can be done quite easily. Once the string is attached to a loop in the cord you can bring the cord back to a convenient place on the bike and make another loop in which you use something like a 2X4 as the lever. Once the spring is in place, cut the cord off the spring. HTH OM

 

[tommcgee]

5:30 mark:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUPK2iJOp0I

 

[wvpc]

MA guys know their stuff

Thanks to the MA guys. I got enough info to go one now to get those 2 springs back where they belong.

 

[tommcgee]

I've had the best results with a big screwdriver rather than the cord, but it's worth a try.

 

[wvpc]

Whew!

The cord method won out this morning. Took a good pull but it worked like a charm. Many thanks to all on this forum. It sure is nice not to have to shell out $95/hr at the shop.

 

[Omega Man]

 

[mpmarty]

I use pennies or dimes between the coils of the spring before removing it.