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Old 09-06-2010, 06:25 AM   #1
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kickstand spring question?
What's the function of the rubber tube on the kickstand spring?

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Old 09-06-2010, 06:48 AM   #2
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What's the function of the rubber tube on the kickstand spring?
I think it is there to cut down on spring vibration, which could lead to a spring failure.

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Old 09-06-2010, 12:24 PM   #3
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It's actually to cover the coils so objects don't get pinched in them. Objects like say.. shoe laces or pant legs.
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Old 09-06-2010, 03:26 PM   #5
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Aerodynamic efficiency.
Only if oversprayed by WD40 being used as chain cleaner and lube.
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The PHOBSTAND doesn't have one! should I put one on?
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So far motocycho's reason sounds most plausible. Any other entries?
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Old 09-07-2010, 02:11 PM   #10
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So far motocycho's reason sounds most plausible. Any other entries?
Oh.. crap! I was just guessing.

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