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Thanks for that visual reference for a procedure I read about here when I struggled with installing my own centerstand springs last year. In my case, the last spring accidentally snapped into place as I was trying to lever it into position. It went "SPROING", and I closed my eyes and expected the spring to be imbedded into my eye or lost across the garage, but when I slowly opened my eyes I saw it in place.YOUR method looks tedious (and expensive), but effective.
I know it might be a little on the pricey side for us Guzzi owners but I use one of these for stand springs, exhaust springs etc. Remember if you're a home owner you can always borrow on the mortgage to pay for it.
I have a spring hook but I couldn't quite pull it back enough - no muscles but plenty of pennies I guess .....
Yes despite the gym work I'm not getting any stronger either.Ciao
I have one of those tools but have only used it for header springs. Whenever I've had a center stand spring to deal with I'd start with removing the stand before unhooking the spring or hook the spring to the stand & bike then fit the stand into place, install mounting bolts. For me, I have more leverage manipulating the stand than struggling with the spring tool. The penny thing obviously works too but I've never tried it.