Rob, thank you for that clear concise info. I did have the sidestand put together as you explained however, it is still a no go. Here is the situation:
Put in place as you have explained the stand holds itself up, but only at about 85% and not tightly. It won’t hold tight at the top, at where the rubber bumper is supposed to stop. It hangs a bit. Are the springs too weak or the wrong springs?
Also, and perhaps more importantly, although the brass bushing seems to be the perfect size the stand ‘fork’ is not. The stand fork being that space at the top of the stand that fits over, or surrounds the projecting ‘tang’ with the hole that houses the bushing. Attaching the fork over the inset bushing and tightening the bolt gives far too much side to side travel. If the bushing and surrounding metal is, say, ¼”, than the space in the fork is nearly that much again???
I look at the OEM picture and feel certain that I have all the right parts but….
About a year ago I tried this sidestand install thing, went mad and put it back in the box. I’m somewhat more determined this time.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
Mike
