I have been told the springs for the side stand and centre stand are no longer available. Does anyone know where I can get replacements?
many thanks
Sidestand/Centre stand springs
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Re: Sidestand/Centre stand springs
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Re: Sidestand/Centre stand springs
I have been thinking about this problem . I think that a electro magnetic or pneumatic actuator is the go here , maybe a small hydraulic ram that runs off engine oil pressure,and if you are really cunning .... you could opperate these by remote control

why not go to a hardware store and check out their selection of springs
extended lenght is 120 mm and unextended ( stand up ) 110 mm ,outer spring dia 17mm ( same size wether stand extended or not
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why not go to a hardware store and check out their selection of springs
extended lenght is 120 mm and unextended ( stand up ) 110 mm ,outer spring dia 17mm ( same size wether stand extended or not

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Re: Sidestand/Centre stand springs
I went across to my local bike shop and had a look through a box of old springs till I found some that fit ...free
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Might be the way to go

Might be the way to go

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Re: Sidestand/Centre stand springs
Mc tool, You are on the right track, but actuators would be a bit slow. How about those nail gun gun powder shells or a replaceable bank of small rocket motors. When you are ready to raise the kick stand, you press a button and the force of the explosive charge will propel the kick stand up in a split second.Mc tool wrote:I have been thinking about this problem . I think that a electro magnetic or pneumatic actuator is the go here , maybe a small hydraulic ram that runs off engine oil pressure,and if you are really cunning .... you could opperate these by remote control![]()
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why not go to a hardware store and check out their selection of springs
extended lenght is 120 mm and unextended ( stand up ) 110 mm ,outer spring dia 17mm ( same size wether stand extended or not).Lenght measurements do not include link
The bank of charges will give you about a week up charges. You could replace them when you filled your tank.

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Re: Sidestand/Centre stand springs
Aw now your just being silly




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Re: Sidestand/Centre stand springs
Sorry - haven't checked the site lately..
I finally got a spring for the side stand from an old bike shop - NOT free....
Before that, I tried a spring from the hardware shop - but not strong enough...
Centre stand springs are a bit weak, but as long as I remember to push the stand up before I ride off, it is OK...
I finally got a spring for the side stand from an old bike shop - NOT free....
Before that, I tried a spring from the hardware shop - but not strong enough...
Centre stand springs are a bit weak, but as long as I remember to push the stand up before I ride off, it is OK...