If you use the lift it will take the tension off the spring and make the job easier. Still, Frank is also correct that one at a time can be done on the sidestand if you use a towel to protect the fender from the loose end of the seat rail.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
