springs

  1. IllusiveJack

    Wanted - Engine parts needed FROM UK

    Hi all, for a 1974 engine I am bulding from parts from everywhere :/ I'm after the following :- 1. A couple of standard 447 Pistons 2. Valve springs, seats, tops and collets 3. Left hand side casing 4. Alternator stator 5. All the starter gear setup behind the clutch Due to the virus I no...
  2. J

    Wanted - 1979 xs650sf clutch hub, 75mm piston, clutch springs and bolts.

    Looking for parts for my 1979 xs650sf. Clutch hub Piston 75mm with 22mm wrist pin 6 clutch springs and/or bolts Located in Bakersfield, CA Please let me know! Thank you!
  3. nobackhair

    How to identify

    Been getting a lot of help w/ this issue and my dampers. One of you mentioned something about figuring out what springs you have (rears). I had a conversation going w/ Progressive and left all data I could think of but I think he's through w/ me. I have the wt., I.D., rod thickness, length and a...
  4. N

    Rear springs for a skinny rider?

    Ok, my first post here... New to the forum, but I've been riding my '83 Heritage Special for about 5 years now. I'm only about 125- 130 lbs, and I found my stock rear springs were too stiff on my my bike. I had the preload adjuster set as soft as they would allow, but everytime I hit even a...
  5. 501Spanky

    Valve Spring Compressor?

    Hi everyone, New guy on the board. I'm chopping an '83 and doing an engine overhaul. Upon pulling the head I have found a leaky exhaust valve. There was a lot of carbon buildup, so I'm hoping it's just carbon on the valve seat. What is the most common valve spring compressor used? Home...
  6. scott s

    Clutch Springs and friction plates

    I seem to remember reading somewhere about using different clutch springs. They were color-coded. "Blue" were stock, "Green" were heavy duty or something like that. Someone mentioned staggering them. Also, I heard that the aftermarket friction plates that are available now are a little thin...
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