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Posted on Mar 24, 2013

My kickstand is ls loose and i put a new spring on so now what do i do

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 02, 2009

SOURCE: kickstand spring popped off, kickstand is now

The kickstand has some kind of safety switch, if the spring is not broke you should be able to snap it back on (with the kickstand up) and have someone to hold the bike or put it on a lift. It might take some muscle or take it to a dealer and I'm sure they can pop it back on. Hope this helps.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 05, 2011

SOURCE: i installed a new shift

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.

http://www.bikebandit.com/1970-harley-davidson-flh-1200/o/m765#sch155990

Good Luck
Steve

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 12, 2011

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

Have a friend hold bike up for you with the kickstand in,attach spring to kicks stand, and with a pair of needlenose pliers stretch the spring to attach to the loop on the frame

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