How do you replace the kickstand spring on a 2000 Harley FLHTCUI?

You can reinstall IF you replace each pushrod in the exact same location it came out of, as they are different lengths

Jack bike so it won't fall over when the kickstand is removed.

Move kickstand half-way between extended (down) and retracted (up).

Remove pivot bolt nut, washer.

Remove pivot bolt.

Unhook kickstand spring.

I have someone sit on bike hold up rite take nut off top let come out then hook up new spring use kickstand as leverage put it back in hole then chrome stop & nut...if you'd like join out forum,,,, http://www.hdtalking.net/ good luck....

Should always be level for sure

The plate that the spring goes on is on the front two bolts of the kickstand, not the rear. If you didn't change any of the kickstand parts, it should be exactly like it was before. I'd advise looking at a picture or another bike and making sure you have the kickstand assembled correctly.

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Good Luck
Steve

hook the front part of the spring on the frame first. Have someone to hold your bike while you lay down and pull the spring to the kickstand. I use vise grips to do this

well the easy way is to jack up bike remove the nut jiffy stand slide it out hook spring slide it back in and tight nut hope this helps