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/7 side stand removal
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Re: /7 side stand removal
I'm not afflicted with the short inseam so I've been able to deploy the stand. But I don't push the stand all the way out with my foot. I push it down until the foot touches the ground. Then while keeping a little pressure to the left, I slowly roll the bike back and the stand walks into place. Not sure I understand the issue with detracting the stand...mine is spring loaded to retract, so just leaning the bike to the right will retract the stand. I know people hate that feature...and it has bitten me a time or two. But it certainly keeps me from doing a pirouette the first time I take a left turn! It can be defeated...maybe that's the situation with yours.
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Re: /7 side stand removal
Re: /7 side stand removal
1. Put bike on the center stand.
2. Support front of engine with a jack. You might have to adjust up and down to get the engine mount bolt to slide easily.
3. Remove the two springs from the left shackle. You might also have to remove the center stand spring from the right shackle in order to slide the engine mount bolt.
4. Remove the left nut from the engine mount bolt.
5. Drift engine mount bolt to the right until the left shackle falls out.
6. Side stand will now slip off the frame stud.
7. Reassemble in reverse order without the side stand. Don't forget the shackle! If you completely remove the engine mount bolt for some reason, don't forget the spacer associated with the right shackle!
Added info tip: If you want the side stand to stay extended when deployed, pull forward on the side stand as you tighten the engine mount bolt nut. If you want the side stand to immediately retract when deployed, do NOT pull forward on the side stand as the bolt nut is tightened. That little bit of rotation of the shackle makes the difference.
Randy