Any sidestand spring tips?

[Thumper]

I busted the sidestand spring yesterday when putting my Vegas on the lift. Luckily I had a spare OEM spring (I broke one off 2 years ago on a nasty pothole). I spent about an hour trying to get the spring into the stand hole with a vice grips and finally gave up for the night in frustration. I could stretch it where the spring end was touching the inside of the stand hole, but couldn't get it slipped in. Grrrrr!!!

When I did it a couple years ago, I was using a hardware store spring that was a little less robust. It was easier to install but obviously only held up for 2 years of my abuse.

Anyone have any tips on what should be a simple install?

[IBVic]

Thumper

Try this.
Remove the sidestand from the bike.
Attach the spring to the sidestand and the bike.
Work the sidestand onto the mount on the cradle.
Install bolt.

Ride On
GREGO

[Rainmaker]

That is the easy way!

[Thumper]

I like the easy way. I'll try it out. Thanks Greg & Rob.

Might be a few minutes late to Renegades, but I'll be there... hopefully without a baby-bungee holding up the friggin sidestand.
- Rick