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Uncovered the bike from it's winter nap and lowered it off the lift to do some work, when I noticed that I had left the side stand down all winter.
After folding it up something caught my eye, it was drooping.
Seems that leaving it extended all winter (off the ground
on a lift) stretched the spring.
Very strange. I have parked it on side stand for extended periods before, as well as center stand all winters without problem.
Now its loose and hanging 3 inches below where it should be.
I guess the only fix is a new spring, unless someone has a secret on how to tighten the old one back up???
After folding it up something caught my eye, it was drooping.
Seems that leaving it extended all winter (off the ground
on a lift) stretched the spring.
Very strange. I have parked it on side stand for extended periods before, as well as center stand all winters without problem.
Now its loose and hanging 3 inches below where it should be.
I guess the only fix is a new spring, unless someone has a secret on how to tighten the old one back up???