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Old 8th December 2022
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Go to Home Depot or Lowes. Buy a 4" utility spring. I have an extra one if you want me to mail it to you. Forget the HD replacement, it probably won't pull the stand up tight against the bumper. The 4" spring pulls up tight, install was easy. Pull the rubber bumper off and you can rotate the stand to make install really easy. Just get a helper to hold the bike upright, then you can get under and change the spring.

Your bike is like mine, no bushings.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...5608/202045475

I have a spare one from the 2 pack I bought, shoot me your address again and I can send it to you. Trust me, the 4" spring is superior to the stock piece of junk.

John
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