Installing that pesky centerstand spring!

Miles Long · Aug 8, 2014

Some folks are able to use a screwdriver to lever it into place, other use coins between the spring coils, to lengthen it prior to installation.
I didn't have any luck with either method....perhaps because it was my first attempt at reinstalling a stand, more likely because I'm all thumbs.
I did spend some time with the coin method, (two rows of nickels, spaced 180 degrees apart, 2 coins between each coil), but found that the spring was still too short to slip into place. And the coins kept falling out as they were being put in.
So I tried this, that worked dandy. 11/2" roofing nails, just one between each coil. Put one end of spring in a vise, hook a small adjustable over the other end, push up to open up the coils for the nails.
This stretches the spring enough to install it, providing the centerstand has been tied in the up position, which put the two attachment points in the minimum distance.
After the spring is in place, lower the stand, which stretches the spring, and take out the nails with needlenose pliers.
Hope this helps others to avoid skinned knuckles, and possible nasty language.
But - wear safety glasses for each step!
Cheers!

Redbone · Aug 8, 2014

Excellent tip Miles! Good tip to remove the nails right after getting spring secured, otherwise you may need that centerstand a little longer while you get your tire changed!:rofl_200::rofl_200:
Seriously though, I have had good luck with a screwdriver, but I'm screwy that way!:biglaugh:

MaxMidnight · Aug 8, 2014

What works for me is to hook the stand to the spring assembly to the frame.
Jiggle one of the centre stand bolts in (can"t remember which side but one side works better than the other) but don't tighten.
Use this as a fulcrum to pull the other side of the stand into the mounting point then wiggle it until the bolt slips in.
The closer to horisontal the stand is the easier it is.

marsmax85 · Aug 8, 2014

Great tip Miles !!

MikeB252 · Aug 9, 2014

Since we are talking about the centerstand, judging by what I see, The centerstand mounts to the cat assy underneath. Is there any way to install centerstand without cats?

Thanks
Mike

fmcandrew · Aug 11, 2014

Mike,

It's not attached to the stock exhaust in any way, but rather to the frame (there are 2 arms what extend down from the frame that hold the 2 pivot bolts). The stock exhaust, however, does the best job of hiding it when tucked up & not in use...

Frank

ddubb · Mar 9, 2016

THANK YOU! I cursed for 2 hours last night! GREAT IDEA

gordo · May 15, 2016

Thanks for the good tip, I am about to tackle this project.

EAGLEPI · Jun 21, 2016

MikeB252 said:
Since we are talking about the centerstand, judging by what I see, The centerstand mounts to the cat assy underneath. Is there any way to install centerstand without cats?

Thanks
Mike

we ( I ) am not talking about a center stand this is a Gen 2 I am replacing the kickstand spring

EAGLEPI · Jun 21, 2016

MaxMidnight said:
What works for me is to hook the stand to the spring assembly to the frame.
Jiggle one of the centre stand bolts in (can"t remember which side but one side works better than the other) but don't tighten.
Use this as a fulcrum to pull the other side of the stand into the mounting point then wiggle it until the bolt slips in.
The closer to horisontal the stand is the easier it is.

Keep in mind this is a Gen 2 I posted this in the Gen 2 forum = no center stand

EAGLEPI · Jun 21, 2016

Miles Long said:
Some folks are able to use a screwdriver to lever it into place, other use coins between the spring coils, to lengthen it prior to installation.
I didn't have any luck with either method....perhaps because it was my first attempt at reinstalling a stand, more likely because I'm all thumbs.
I did spend some time with the coin method, (two rows of nickels, spaced 180 degrees apart, 2 coins between each coil), but found that the spring was still too short to slip into place. And the coins kept falling out as they were being put in.
So I tried this, that worked dandy. 11/2" roofing nails, just one between each coil. Put one end of spring in a vise, hook a small adjustable over the other end, push up to open up the coils for the nails.
This stretches the spring enough to install it, providing the centerstand has been tied in the up position, which put the two attachment points in the minimum distance.
After the spring is in place, lower the stand, which stretches the spring, and take out the nails with needlenose pliers.
Hope this helps others to avoid skinned knuckles, and possible nasty language.
But - wear safety glasses for each step!
Cheers!

Your spring looks like a old one, I have a new one I wonder how flexible it is going to be???

Miles Long · Jun 21, 2016

e_a_g_l_e_p_i said:
Your spring looks like a old one, I have a new one I wonder how flexible it is going to be???

......assuming you are talking about the centerstand spring......
even a new one should be flexible enough to insert the nails. Even a small wrench, as pictured, can exert a lot of leverage to open the coils.
Cheers!

EAGLEPI · Jun 21, 2016

Miles Long said:
......assuming you are talking about the centerstand spring......
even a new one should be flexible enough to insert the nails. Even a small wrench, as pictured, can exert a lot of leverage to open the coils.
Cheers!

ONE MORE TIME This is posted in the Gen 2 forum I have no centerstand I am talking about the kickstand

EAGLEPI · Jun 21, 2016

I Googled how to install kickstand spring and I got a bunch of videos and one shows someone using a brake spring tool.. I think I will use all of the methods mentioned in this thread even though some of you thought it was for the center stand.

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#...ch+a+spring+into+place+on+a+yamaha++kickstand

Do you think the brake tool in the first video will work???

Redbone · Jun 22, 2016

I haven't had my centerstand on with the spring attached is a few years and it took a couple tries but the trusty screwdriver method still works for me.
My process: With the spring hooked into the frame mounting point and the screwdriver used as a lever to overcome the spring tension which the spring hook then slides down the screwdriver shaft and is hooked to mounting point on the centerstand.

fmcandrew said:
Mike,

It's not attached to the stock exhaust in any way, but rather to the frame (there are 2 arms what extend down from the frame that hold the 2 pivot bolts). The stock exhaust, however, does the best job of hiding it when tucked up & not in use...

Frank

I agree, it looks way out of place with my Marks 4 into 2 exhaust. The foot lever is about 2" away from the exhaust can. I'm mounting it for my long trip to Newfoundland as it is a handy way to get the back wheel off the ground if needed.

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EAGLEPI · Jun 22, 2016

This thread is not about a center stand it was started about a kickstand on a gen 2

jfeagins · Jun 22, 2016

e_a_g_l_e_p_i said:
This thread is not about a center stand it was started about a kickstand on a gen 2

:rofl_200::rofl_200::rofl_200::rofl_200::rofl_200::rofl_200:

Lest ye remain a bit confused laddy, please go back and re-read Miles' post #1, and/or this thread's title. :rofl_200::rofl_200::rofl_200:

EAGLEPI · Jun 22, 2016

My apologies I didn't know Miles started a new thread, on my thread about Kickstand everyone was thinking it was about a centerstand,, I thought this was the same thread I am sorry

jfeagins · Jun 22, 2016

e_a_g_l_e_p_i said:
My apologies I didn't know Miles started a new thread, on my thread about Kickstand everyone was thinking it was about a centerstand,, I thought this was the same thread I am sorry

Again, lest ye remain a bit confused laddy, please go back and re-read THE DATE STAMP on Miles' post #1, and/or this thread's title.

Miles' thread dates back to 08/08/14. Miles didn't start a new thread on center stands recently, you merely posted up on it as if he did, for some reason. Perhaps getting your thread, and his old one, mixed up while trying to sort your side stand spring woes?

Apologies accepted.

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