Side stand springs

[AdrianS]

I need to remove the side stand to fit a new bush on the pivot on my 2004 gs. What is the easiest way to remove the 2 springs ?

 

[bobsnew]

I found the easiest way to extend the stand and whilst stretched, put pennies or washers between the open spring and the spring comes off easy whilst under tension & replace again whilst the pennies/washers are in place.

 

[Neil W]

Undo the stand bolt , then slip the stand off the bike gently taking the tension off the springs. To refit put he springs on the stand and fittings then manoeuvre the stand upwards to allow refitting the fixing bolt.

Or at least that's how I did it

 

[AdrianS]

I forgot about putting washers between the spring coils! Done that before and it worked well.
Any good tips how to get that little spring clip off?