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Can’t be too hard—- my dealer did it for the price of the stand....
On tonti frame bikes I put coins or washers in the spring to lengthen it...
I would caution folks to be careful when removing the header pipe covers. The little hex head screws are easy to strip. I have one I have to deal with tomorrow to finish up the job.
If anybody is still having issues with stretching the springs for centerstand installation on a V85TT, I found it very easy to use a tie down strap (ratcheting type not required). First install the stand without the spring assembly. Then install the spring assembly to the bike, not the stand. Then connect one end of the tie down strap through hole in the aft spring hook, the other end wrapped around the rear wheel rim at the back, close to the ground. Then just push the bike forward and use the mechanical advantage of the rear wheel to stretch the spring to be installed on the pre-installed centerstand. Push the rear spring hook onto the stand and you’re done. Make sure to protect the rear rim from the strap with a rag. Super easy.If you leave the bike in gear and pull the clutch when pushing the bike forward, holding the front brake and then releasing the clutch when the spring is stretched will leave the spring at the right length for installation on the stand.