Muttly Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 I need one of these https://www.chinesemotorcyclepartsonline.co.uk/partno_SPRNG009But it says it is out of stock. I have previously explained I am an idiot with mending so asking for advice. Quote
Gerontious Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 contact them.. they may be able to suggest an alternative. like the one for the Vixen 125 https://www.lexmoto.co.uk/part/STSP3296.phpor one for some other bike within the range. Quote
Muttly Posted September 24, 2018 Author Posted September 24, 2018 Thank you. I know I am daft. Did not occur to me to call them. I will tomorrow. Quote
Guest Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 Look up "tension spring" on ebay. Alternatively, loads of spring manufacturers in Redditch (a nice ride for you).... try W. H. Rooke & Co. They're pretty good and if you turn up in person will probably just bung you one.... Quote
fastbob Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 I need one of these https://www.chinesemotorcyclepartsonline.co.uk/partno_SPRNG009But it says it is out of stock. I have previously explained I am an idiot with mending so asking for advice. Give me the dimensions and I'll see what I've got . Alternatively just go on eBay and buy a generic spring according to dimensions.https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2055413.m4084.l1311.R5.TR10.TRC0.A0.H0.Xside+sta.TRS0&_nkw=side+stand+spring&_sacat=0 Quote
Muttly Posted September 25, 2018 Author Posted September 25, 2018 Thanks @fastbob I'm not sure of the dimensions because I don't have the spring. I'll have a look at the bike later on a lunch break from the course I am on. Quote
Guest Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 Yeh - take the spring off the bike (lean it up a wall and remove the stand pivot bolt first) and measure it. When replacing stand, connect spring first then put stand back onto frame.https://www.lesjoforsab.com/standard-springs/enddesign-tensionsprings.aspwill helpGet a rough idea of spring rate (how much it takes to get initial opening of coil then how much load to produce extension of, say 1 cm) by hanging spring on a nail or hook and hanging weights off it.Now you've got everything you need to roam ebay with confidence! Quote
SometimesSansEngine Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 I think the problem is though [mention]Speedy23[/mention] is that the spring has already decided to exit his bike, so he can't do any of that Quote
Guest Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 I think the problem is though @Speedy23 is that the spring has already decided to exit his bike, so he can't do any of that Yeh you're right.....should have read the posts properly - minus 10 out out of 10. FAIL. What an idiot.But begs the question - how did the spring come off/get lost in the first place? Quote
Muttly Posted September 25, 2018 Author Posted September 25, 2018 The training I am on has bungy straps (thin ones) to hold our IDs on. Have got a spare and gone out and I will make a spring/bungy for now and then try to sort something onc home. Quote
Tango Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 Just make sure that it holds it securely......They started fitting engine cutout switches to sidestands a good few years back because of the number of accidents caused by riding with the sidestand down..... Quote
Muttly Posted September 25, 2018 Author Posted September 25, 2018 Thanks for the advice. It is definitely as far as I can tell going to hold at least for the journey home. I shall double check though. Quote
fastbob Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 Thanks for the advice. It is definitely as far as I can tell going to hold at least for the journey home. I shall double check though. I've got these Quote
Hoggs Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 I've got these ooooooooh do you think one would work for a rear brake light spring.... I'll measure mine tomorrow.... Quote
fastbob Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 I've got these ooooooooh do you think one would work for a rear brake light spring.... I'll measure mine tomorrow.... Definitely not , rear brake light springs are tiny compared to these , by that I mean they are made of much much thinner wire. Quote
fastbob Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 good to know! Thanks Bob You might as well buy a new switch that comes with a spring . I notice that on this one you can choose the length by bending your own end on it . https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Universal-Rear-Brake-Light-Switch-With-Spring-Kit-For-Yamaha-Suzuki/282534897827?epid=1564425563&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1 Quote
Muttly Posted October 6, 2018 Author Posted October 6, 2018 Thanks [mention]fastbob[/mention] I am still waiting for a response from cmpo about dimensions etc. I'll just measure on the bike and get back to you. Quote
fastbob Posted October 6, 2018 Posted October 6, 2018 Thanks @fastbob I am still waiting for a response from cmpo about dimensions etc. I'll just measure on the bike and get back to you. Ok, I didn't go to Northfield today but I might be over tomorrow. Quote
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