belfastguzzi Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I've just had yet another message from my Spring Repair web page (over 2,800 views now). Those springs just keep on breaking, snap, snap, snap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slavomir Musilek (R.I.P.) Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 correct, we had two broken in Czech this week. Even on '03 bike... <_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto tenni Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 25000 miles an still going strong - blessed by the Greek Goddess Maia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasotibbs Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Replaced mine on Monday, it was still ok but as I had a new one I thought it was better to do it now !! I'm glad I did it as the boss was 16mm and the old spring had a greater range of motion than the new, I filed the boss down to 15mm and fitted the new spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orson Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 25000 miles an still going strong - blessed by the Greek Goddess Maia. 60,000 km on my Tenni. Must be a Tenni thang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Field Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 25k miles on mine, but I just replaced it anyway. Perhaps we'd all be better off putting Convert trannies on our V11s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINNESOTALEMANS Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 02 lemans 65,000 still works like new!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macguzzi Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 thats bad cause I've just been worrying about my spring must be due to snap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twhitaker Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Mine broke in 2002 with 7,500 miles on it and less than 6 months on the warranty. The replacement (from Guzzi) has worked fine since. 28,000 miles later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybee Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Where is the best place to get new springs? I read the FAQ. Is Hank Blackstock still making heavy duty springs? I really don't like the idea of having to do this repeatedly. Also what type of sealent do you put on the cover when reinstalling it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzipete Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Also what type of sealent do you put on the cover when reinstalling it? Any good quality automotive gasket replacement sealant will be fine, but I personally use Loctite ® RTV Silicone 587™ Loctite ® RTV Silicone 587™ forms tough, flexible gaskets directly on the flange. Sensor-safe, low odor, and non-corrosive. Excellent oil resistance and joint movement values. Resists shrinking, cracking, and migrating. Eight times more flexible than cork/composite gaskets; three times more oil resistant than conventional silicones. Temperature range -75 °F to 500 °F intermittent; resists auto and shop fluids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzipete Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Where is the best place to get new springs? http://www.mgcycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=139 Updated spring from Guzzi. Has an ID of 17mm so it wont foul on the boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybee Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 http://www.mgcycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=139 Updated spring from Guzzi. Has an ID of 17mm so it wont foul on the boss. Thanks Mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 http://www.mgcycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=139 Updated spring from Guzzi. Has an ID of 17mm so it wont foul on the boss. If you have an updated spring w/ 17mm diameter, are you still better off taking the boss down to 15mm - or can you safely leave it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzipete Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 If you have an updated spring w/ 17mm diameter, are you still better off taking the boss down to 15mm - or can you safely leave it be? My understanding is that either way you'll end up with ~1mm free play between the spring and boss. Perhaps someone with more experience with these things can qualify that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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