17-12-16, 11:55 AM
The centre stands tend to start by having tiny rust holes appear, which then turn into larger rust holes that then weaken the joining bar allowing it to twist if used a lot.
This isn't obvious to the eye, but will noticeably be more difficult to use over time.
It's only when you replace it with a straight one that you'll realise how wrong it was, and also once removed you should clearly see if it's gone out of shape.
Having chain lube all over it isn't such a bad thing as it will protect it from the elements.
Dead easy to remove too, just loosen the bolts both sides then undo one side and the spring will suppress so it can be taken off, then do the same in reverse to get the spring back in place.
If you are 5' 7" then i am surprised you can put both your feet flat on the floor though to be honest, so you may be right thinking it's either been lowered with longer dogbones, or maybe even your seat has been modded to make that lower.
This isn't obvious to the eye, but will noticeably be more difficult to use over time.
It's only when you replace it with a straight one that you'll realise how wrong it was, and also once removed you should clearly see if it's gone out of shape.
Having chain lube all over it isn't such a bad thing as it will protect it from the elements.
Dead easy to remove too, just loosen the bolts both sides then undo one side and the spring will suppress so it can be taken off, then do the same in reverse to get the spring back in place.
If you are 5' 7" then i am surprised you can put both your feet flat on the floor though to be honest, so you may be right thinking it's either been lowered with longer dogbones, or maybe even your seat has been modded to make that lower.
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