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Originally Posted by
steveD
I trimmed down the cone a bit. but the trick is to get some long nose pliers on the other end of the rubber and having copiously lubricated the cone end pull it through. This method stretches the rubber and hence thins it.
I've done two Ten sidestands.
...................and then the trick with the springs is to use some 6mm rope and using it like a pulley from the spring onto the sidestandcross bar you will easily be able to get the spring onto its location.
I've done two sidestands now and my bike is in for a service. For some reason the mechanic has taken the sidestand springs off!
I have told him I will show him how to get them on quickly and safely.
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Well, that worked ! Trimmed down the cone, used nose pliers and practically pulled like crazy while soaking it in WD40. I figured, the worst thing that can happen is snapping it in two, forcing me to glue it on. (that was my last resort any way)
The springs now, I managed to get the smaller spring on rather easy. Some brute force. The longer one is more difficult. I tried a pulley system, but not with much succes.
Maybe I'm doing it wrong? You didn't take any pictures while doing it by any chance?
