Assembly Instructions

1) Safety & Notes

  • Motorcycle must be secure and stable: ideally on a mounting stand / center stand / lift.
  • Spring is under tension → Risk of injury. Use suitable tools (spring puller) and wear safety gloves / safety goggles.
  • Always tighten screws according to manufacturer's specifications (workshop manual). (Torque values may vary depending on the model.)

2) Required Tools & Materials

  • Mounting stand/lift
  • Allen/Torx/Socket set (model dependent)
  • Torque wrench (recommended)
  • Spring puller or suitable hook
  • Threadlocker (e.g. medium strength)
  • Heat gun (for heavily secured screws / Loctite)
  • Cleaner (e.g. brake cleaner) + cloth
  • Multi-purpose grease / bearing grease

3) Removal of the original side stand

  1. Securely prop up the motorcycle and secure it against tipping over.
  2. Loosen the side stand screw (pivot point/pivot bolt).
  3. Unthread the side stand from its bracket and remove it.

 

4) Spring Mount / Preparation (model-dependent)

A) KTM/Husqvarna/GasGas models from model year 2024 (additional sheet metal mounting required)

  1. Loosen the screw of the spring mount.
    ATTENTION: This screw is often secured with threadlocker (e.g. Loctite). In many cases, it is necessary to heat the screw connection to prevent the screw from breaking off.
  2. Remove the air filter cover (if necessary, to gain access).
  3. Loosen the screw on the subframe (create access/gap).
  4. Thread the sheet metal piece for spring attachment between the frame and the fairing plastic and position it correctly.
  5. Reinstall the screw(s) with threadlocker and tighten them correctly.

 

B) All other models (no additional sheet metal mounting)

  1. The existing spring mount can be used – steps 4-8 are omitted.

 

5) Mounting the new side stand

  1. Clean the sleeve (if reused) or check the new sleeve and then lightly grease it.
  2. Insert the cleaned and greased sleeve into the new side stand.
  3. Mount the spring bracket on the new side stand (if separate).
  4. Thread the side stand spring and hook it into the bracket.
    Tip: If necessary - use a spring puller and make sure the spring sits cleanly and is not jammed.
  5. Insert the side stand screw (pivot point) with threadlocker (Loctite or similar) and tighten it correctly.

 

6) Function test after installation

  1. Fold the side stand in and out several times → smooth movement, no jamming.
  2. Check spring: Sidestand must reliably retract and hold in the end position.
  3. Remove motorcycle from the assembly stand, check standing position (tilt angle/stability).
  4. After a short test ride (or after the first 20–50 km): Visual inspection for loosened screws.

 

Liability Notice

This guide was created to the best of our knowledge and serves as a general aid. It does not replace a workshop manual or professional assembly. Errors and changes excepted. Mandatory statutory liability regulations remain unaffected.