Heavy bike centrestand problems.

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Re: Heavy bike centrestand problems.

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I have 6 stands on my bikes and the only one I had trouble with was a new spring as they aren't wound the same as the originals. I swapped it for an old original and bingo no more issues. There does seem to be a fair bit of differences in the centrestand springs available and when I took an old one to check at Kettering they were different again! The weight is in the solid centre rod but once adjusted the stand should flip up with a nice clunk and hold in the clip. If it doesn't then you've got to start adjusting and/or look for a good original. Or as Dave did risk losing a finger and put another turn on a weaker spring.
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Re: Heavy bike centrestand problems.

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Are the Kettering replacement springs hard to fit or just not as tight as an original Rob? I shudder to imagine adding an extra turn - wouldn't it break?

As for the flat spring - are they mild steel or springy?
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Re: Heavy bike centrestand problems.

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Spring steel. As for the springs, just wound differently, I don't have much of a struggle with the springs so can't comment either way.
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Rob

That's because each of your arms is a separate gorilla!

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56G80S wrote:Rob

That's because each of your arms is a separate gorilla!

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That's possible, 40yrs of building work does tend to build you up somewhat. Trouble is it also kills you at the same time!
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Dad was a builder. Only 5ft 6 in with 44inch chest, strong as a horse. Lasted into his 80's.

You'll be fine.

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