Centre Stand Issue

[darrsi]

[quote author=darrsi link=topic=27299.msg328785#msg328785 date=1648847933]
[quote author=Middy2000 link=topic=27299.msg328757#msg328757 date=1648565416]
Well it turned out to be a simple job. Sprayed some degreaser in the pivot points and work a few up and downs of the stand it's as free as a bird.

Took the opportunity to wire brush it and paint it without taking it off. Actually in reasonable condition.

Once dry a liberal covering in copper grease will be applied.

Thanks for the help.

Why didn't you just take it off, it's dead easy to do. It seems daunting but you just do one side at a time and it's simple to remove and put back on.


Don't use copper grease on the pivot, that's used for threads to stop seizing, just use the heaviest grade grease you have.
[/quote]The spring can be a right bitch to get back on especially if you don't have the luxury of a ramp so I can sympathise with the slack job ?
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It really isn't difficult at all?


You attach the spring first, then one side of the stand, then pull the stand over to the other side and bolt it up. It takes very little effort.


Are you trying to stretch the spring on its own, because that really would be a nightmare, but not the way to do things fortunately.