Another approach when installing stiff springs is to bend the spring and install a washer or a quarter coin in the gap, relax it so the coin/washer is trapped and bend it the other way and put a washer or coin in the other side. Keep repeating on each coil.
You can extend the spring by 1/4" to 3/8"s with the coins/washers creating gaps between the spring coils.
Works like a charm, my system too!Attach the springs before you install the center stand then use the center stand as a giant spring puller![]()
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Having to remove the center stand for the oil is a pain. Yes the spring is a problem.Any suggestions on how to reinstall? TIA
may be. But I can now say from first hand experience that the stand drags if the big one breaks Little one didn’t do much. Maybe keep it from bouncing as much dunno. As I came to a stop the stand was dragging.2 springs are for safety if 1 breaks.
2 springs are for safety if 1 breaks. I just place the springs and lever the stand up and start the screws, no drama. Cheers
+1. Alternatively, though this may be cheating a little, but as a former Olympic powerlifter, I squat down facing the bike as close to it possible, I put my left arm under the tail to pull, I grab the brake side fork with my right hand to push, I clench down on the loose end of the spring with my teeth, and just use my neck muscles to maneuver and secure it into position.Pretty much; attach the spring, move the stand into place, get the screws going. Spring side usually needs a little assistance to get the screw to bite.
Come on Murph, you're self plagiarising now and I know you're a better man than that: https://www.ducati.ms/forums/44-multistrada/721947-dropped-again-5.html#post7005263+1. Alternatively, though this may be cheating a little, but as a former Olympic powerlifter, I squat down facing the bike as close to it possible, I put my left arm under the tail to pull, I grab the brake side fork with my right hand to push, I clench down on the loose end of the spring with my teeth, and just use my neck muscles to maneuver and secure it into position.
It's not that hard once you get the hang of it. True, I can only keep trying like this for 20, maybe 25 minutes at a time, but that's usually plenty for getting the spring hooked back up.
No. Not really.Come on Murph ... I know you're a better man than that ...