I can just reach down and wobble it. Checked the nut because I wanted to make sure it wasn't going to fall out while riding home and it was tight. Is there something inside that's known to fail? Spring or bushing maybe?

 

It doesn't take much to mess the spring up. Just a slight bump on a curb or speed bump will do it. That's probably your issue.

 

Sounds as if the spring has stretched. A member posted a great thread some while ago describing a remarkably easy way to fit a replacement. It seems darned difficult to do without his insight. Buy a new one and we'll see if we can find that thread!

 

Easy as Cake.

Prop bike upright or have someone hold it level. Take the stop doohinky off of the top of the stand. Swing the kickstand fully forward to totally release tension on the spring . Remove old spring and put new one on. Swing stand to up position, and replace the stop doohinky.

5 minute job, one wrench.


Just found this

 

There ya go - I knew 'we' could do it! Thanks Shooter!

 

It's a team effort.......... did you bring the beer?

 

did someone say beer

 

Yeah, but the bad news is, Graham is in charge of bringing the beer..... so it will be room temperature.

 

for whatever reason, that doesn't work on my 06 Electraglide; I've gotta take the entire bracket free to mount a new spring.

 

.........just perfect! Cheers.......

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