Side stand spring.

fredflanagan · Post by **fredflanagan** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:47 am

I have just sourced a side stand for a G3 but I can't see where the spring attaches to the frame. Can anyone give me a way ahead with this or possibly post a photo for me.
Many thanks

Malleon · Post by **Malleon** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:52 am

Search previous threads for side stand info; the fixing holes for the spring in the off-side frame are described.
Best regards.

alanengineer · Post by **alanengineer** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:40 pm

If you assemble the side stand onto the frame. Add the spring and take the spring across the frame, you will find 2 tiny hole on the inside of the frame that the spring loop threads into. They are easy to miss and easy to paint over.

PGGuse · Post by **PGGuse** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:48 pm

http://www.ajs-matchless.com/pic_display.asp?id=493

middleton1 · Post by **middleton1** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:00 am

I've just replaced the side stand spring on my 16ms and found that the hook end that goes through the two holes was just a bit longer than the original, so it wouldn't loop through. Ended up cuting off 3 or 4 mm and forming a nice round hook. This was from JSL - anybody else had a similar problem or maybe it was a one off. If it's a common problem I'll tell JSL next time I'm there.

Rob Harknett · Post by **Rob Harknett** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:19 pm

You may find the spring was the correct length.
Wear of the hole and stand leg could easy account for the 3/4mm the spring needed to be shortened. Yes I have done the same, or the spring hangs a bit loose. Its easier than making good the wear.

rex.webb · Post by **rex.webb** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:43 am

I should now reissue this infomation !!!!!!!!!

"CHECK YOUR SIDE STAND SPRING IS IN

" GOOD CONDITION" !

Ride With Care and Live Long

fishsponge · Post by **fishsponge** » Thu May 19, 2011 11:30 pm

Couple of other things... i've been told in the past that there are two sets of holes in the frame (maybe only sometimes...) - one set so the side stand lifts itself when the weight is taken from it, and another set so the side stand stays down unless you kick it up.

Personally, I favour the first option, so you can't ever ride off with it still down!

Also... a word of warning - if your spring is covered in oil, like mine was, pull it towards you with pliers and *NOT* by hand... mine slipped from my grip and the hooked part went into my finger and almost out the other side. Very painful indeed and it just missed the bone! I learned my lesson there...

rex.webb · Post by **rex.webb** » Thu May 19, 2011 11:43 pm

YOU "NAUGHTY BOY" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You learn by you mitakes and some times VERRY PAINFULLY .
Ride with CARE and LIVe LONG like us OLD ONES !