Gearbox shift spring won't stay flat?

[berniebee]

The new shift spring I'm installing won't stay sitting down flat on the selector mechanism. though I can easily push it down with my pinkie .  It's as if I installed incorrectly, but it's not. I've tried it both ways. The other way is obviously wrong. (Wronger?  )






 I noticed that this new spring is wound the opposite way of the original. See the pic, new spring on the left.





Looking for some assurance that I can go ahead with the spring as is. It's an '83 SP1000.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

As long as both of the prongs of the spring engage the eccentric screw, then it won't be a problem. The rear cover will hold it flat once assembled.

[berniebee]

Thanks Charlie!

[moto-uno]

nd now the final assembly begins :) . Peter