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BikerEm

Right or wrong I've 'sprung' for a Triumph Bonneville Center Stand. Am I correct in understanding that the bushes are both inserted from the right hand side of the bike i.e. larger diameter for both bushes on the right hand side? The instructions and diagram are as clear as mud -- in fact in contradiction.

My wife and I have done a complete body off the chassis restoration on a TR4A but are amazed as to how poorly these center stand instructions are written!

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Bonneville T100, Goodwood green, center stand, grab rail, K+Q seat, city bags, Dart flyscreen, new shape tank but not FI :-(

truax

B.E.

I too found the instructions less than clear. I mounted both from the right side. Not sure if that is correct, but it did work perfectly.

Getting the spring mounted-- now that the fun part. Connect the spring BEFORE mounting the center stand. Good luck.

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Truax
2007 Bonneville: bar end mirrors, Renntec Engine Guard, MCR Luggage Brackets & Seat Rack, Cortech Saddlebags, GenMar Handlebar Risers, National Cycle Windshield, Hutchinson Custom Brackets, Ikon shocks, Hagon progressive fork springs.

BikerEm

Thanks truax

Mission accomplished although despite what everyone said about the spring, for some reason, I found it easier to fit it to the 'C' bracket and then heave that forward and slip it onto that tiny little peg above the stand mounting bolts.

Now I just have to work on my weight lifting and confidence to get the bike on and off the center stand without my wife in attendance in case I drop it

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Bonneville T100, Goodwood green, center stand, grab rail, K+Q seat, city bags, Dart flyscreen, new shape tank but not FI :-(

JKDJose

There's a good spot to hold right under the seat towards the back of the side cover. I believe it forms a triangle.

Standing on the left side of the bike and holding the handlebars (make sure the handlebars are straight), have the bike in neutral and you have some really good boots, it's hard to do with soft soled shoes like sneakers.

Instead of lifting the bike, think of pushing down the slight piece that sticks out of the centerstand into the ground while slightly lifting the bike.

It's all in your legs and timing.

Here's a video to help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDNqCMNau9A

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2007 Bonnie Black, M-Bars, NARK, 140 mains, 42 Pilots, Triumph City Bag Black, -20 mm Hagon Rear Shocks, Hagon Progressive Fork Springs

truax

I found if I concentrate more on stepping down on the lever, rather than lifting, it is a lot easier. Give it a try.

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Truax
2007 Bonneville: bar end mirrors, Renntec Engine Guard, MCR Luggage Brackets & Seat Rack, Cortech Saddlebags, GenMar Handlebar Risers, National Cycle Windshield, Hutchinson Custom Brackets, Ikon shocks, Hagon progressive fork springs.

Goofy1

Truax--After an intensive three days of wheaties therapy I tried your technique of installing the centerstand and it popped right nto place. For that I owe you a beverage of your choice when we cross on the trail!

All the best,
G1

BikerEm

JKDJose and truax

Thanks for the recommendations on getting the bike onto the center stand. It's much easier now

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Bonneville T100, Goodwood green, center stand, grab rail, K+Q seat, city bags, Dart flyscreen, new shape tank but not FI :-(