Saul

Yes I have checked, I am convinced it is the wrong spring. I have ordered a longer one so all should be good when that gets here.

I did try that mate, the stand has a long pivot that goes through a tube on the frame then you bolt the pivot in. It difficult enough to get the pivot through on its own there is no chance when under tension. The spring is just to short or has to much tension, I tried the coin trick and that only got me within 20 to 25mm. I am pretty strong and I just can't get it on, even used my best profane words and it just won't go. I am going to buy another spring.

I have mate from every angle with ever screwdriver and lever I own. I have come to the conclusion the spring is just too short. I have a mate with the same bike with a main stand so I am going to have a look at his. May just order a Honda spring.

There are loops on the bottom of the pillion seat designed to be used to strap stuff down, I have just run the straps for the tail bag through them.

I have mate from every angle with ever screwdriver and lever I own. I have come to the conclusion the spring is just too short. I have a mate with the same bike with a main stand so I am going to have a look at his. May just order a Honda spring.

Happy Birthday Fred, have a great day mate

Fitted a USB and 12v outlet, plus got a small tank bag with a window so can use my phone to nav. Also a tail pack to take my works bits. Saves me messing with a box this time.

I am quite pleased with it for £35.

Got the screen on and I am pleased with it, fits well. Having some issues with the main stand spring though.

I am fitting a centre stand but just cannot get the spring on. I am just not able to stretch it far enough to get it on. I have tried loads of different levers but just can’t get it over. I have also tried putting coins in the coils to lengthen it but I am still 20mm short of getting it over. I am starting to think I have the wrong size spring. Now I will confess it is not a genuine Honda stand so I am getting pay back for being a tight ass but any constructive advice would be appreciated. I have attached a photo but I don’t think the perspective helps. The spring is about 20mm short of going over it’s tang.

Been out and got her some flowers this morning, she's not up yet so hopefully they will reduce the scowl when she emerges

To be honest I am very pleased with the main stand, looks decent quality and powder coated. I was expecting to have to paint it when it came but it looks pretty good as is. The screen looks just like my mates Puig, the handgards are okish but will be functional. Obviously not as good as the Givi ones but will work. I put some pictures up when I have fitted them.

I ordered a few bits for my CB and they turned up today. Hand guards, screen and main stand. Let the farkeling begin in the morning. Have to be careful though as it is the Mrs's 59th Birthday tomorrow so have to make sure she is happy before playing bikes.

There is a good old fashion fix it shop near me that I intend to use in the future once the guarantee on my bike is up. Lots of my mates go there. Polar opposite to Dameralls. Not putting Dameralls down they are good as gold but big and corporate, Colin Flashman's is proper old school, they fix anything and do not rip you off. https://www.flashmanmotorcycles.co.uk/

I work weekends, today is one of my days off, hence having a bit of YouTube time.

Just mooching around the show room while they are fitting heated grips to my CB. Loads of bikes here as usual, several sold waiting for their 23 plate. My old Himalayan is in the showroom but no price tag on it yet. I do like the look of the Honda NCT 1100 tourers they have here. I would never buy one but they do look good. Also like the couple of Africa Twins they have as well as a nice Yam XSR.

I was wondering when yours would arrive. Looking forward to see how you are going to get on with it.

I like them mate but unfortunately they don't like me and are causing me some health issues. I don't want to change but have been told it would be a good idea for me to do so, not a good idea to ignore the docs advice.

Emailed my Boss today telling him I want to give up overnight working, and asked if I can work evenings and days. Gonna be an interesting week I think.

Yeah I don't really know to much about them, I used to like the old GS550 and have a soft spot for a GS1000E but never lived with either. I remember that I didn't like the Katana looks when they came out but it has grown on me over the years. What didn't you like about it Pete.

Bleddy hell.

Lovely old bike https://www.bikebound.com/2023/02/20/katana-650/

Your mates CB looks like a toy next to your GS. Mind you I was next to a Keeway ADV type 125 today and that was taller than my CB. I like the fact the CB feels like a 125 with a normal size engine in it.

Worked Friday night, had last night off to sing with my choir and had a blast. Our first concert back with our new Musical Director, went very well I thought. Even managed my solo piece without and feck ups. Bit fragile today, first time I have been to the pub for awhile. Back to work tonight. My weekend in a few sentences.