Re-engineering the Shift Spring

[docc]

(Heh, more of this going on . . . "Hey! Hey, buddy! I got these springs you're gonna want . . ." )

[po18guy]

Either way, having a spare is a good thing. I don't care if they're $20 each. What is the value of not having to tear the bike down? Of not being stranded in a single gear?

[PhillipLarsen]

Hello Chuck and Scud, I now have about one year about 4,000 miles on the new spring you provided. Everything continues to work great. If you do another run, I would buy a couple more for the day when I also buy a v11 Lemans in addition to my 2004 V11 Sport Ballabio. Thanks for all your work on this issue. Phil

[Chuck]

I have repurposed the tooling to make a couple of Jackal throttle return springs, so I'd have to make everything new. Of course, I *can* but I'm lazy in my old age..

I'll do it if Scud doesn't want to mess with another run, though.

[MGrego]

Hi Guys, I know I'm late to the party on this one, but I'd be in for two springs if they become available.  As far as I know, my 2003 LeMans still has the original...  I would like to replace before the inevitable happens,  and would like to have a spare as well.

Looking over this thread I can appreciate all the work that's gone into this, thank you !

[po18guy]

I will attempt to keep tally of how many are wanted. I will gladly pay in advance.

1. po18guy (2) springs.

2. Flooky  (2) springs

3. Stumble_t (2)

4. PhillipLarsen (2)

5. MGrego (2)

6. 80CX100 (2)

7. Bob Maynard (2)

8. BelAir63 (2)

9. Motormike (2)

10. JBBenson (2)

[Flooky]

Hi, If the springs become available (and can be posted to the UK) I would like a couple please.

Really interesting thread

[Belair63]

Belair would like two, just to be safe. Thanks!

[Motormike]

I'm way late to this party as well.  (And my eyes are crossed from reading 41 pages!) I was unaware of the spring breakage problem, mine hasn't let go (yet). But I want a spare in any event, so if you have another run made, put me down for one (or two, if need be to get the run started.)

[po18guy]

Anyone here also active on Wildguzzi Guzziriders or any other local regional or national clubs? Might be some interest to be generated there.

[80CX100]

1 hour ago, po18guy said:

Anyone here also active on Wildguzzi Guzziriders or any other local regional or national clubs? Might be some interest to be generated there.

I put the word out on WG, done. https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=103615.0

Tks for rallying the cause.

Kelly

[Motormike]

Yes, I've spent more time on Wildguzzi than here in the past.  Now that I'm retired and have more leisure time, that should change.  Which begs the question: if a new run of springs is made, what would be the method of notification?  Just have to check back here from time to time?

[Chuck]

1 hour ago, Motormike said:

Yes, I've spent more time on Wildguzzi than here in the past.  Now that I'm retired and have more leisure time, that should change.  Which begs the question: if a new run of springs is made, what would be the method of notification?  Just have to check back here from time to time?

If *I* make them, I'll make as many as are spoken for. It's not like I set up a spring winder and run a batch.. it's all by hand. Paging Mr. Scudder.. Mr. Scudder to the courtesy phone, please..

[80CX100]

29 minutes ago, Chuck said:

If *I* make them, I'll make as many as are spoken for. It's not like I set up a spring winder and run a batch.. it's all by hand. Paging Mr. Scudder.. Mr. Scudder to the courtesy phone, please..

Hey Chuck,     I know time is precious, it's going to be a long winter, plenty of time for things to fall into place, if it's meant to be.

Hopefully Scud is able to get the spring shop to run another batch off & if he's sick of boxing and mailing, perhaps there is someone close to him that may consider taking that over.

I could forward some cash for beer & pizza, if someone wanted to throw an improved spring boxing/mailing party,lol. 

I can appreciate that all the little details required for something like this to float are a pita.

If reengineered spring part 2 takes place, great, if not; I'll make sure I have a couple on hand from MGCycle by springtime.

Thanks for your expertise and time that you've already invested in this; this 42 page thread is a testament to you,Scud & others that make this guzzi world, a special one.

Kelly

[po18guy]

If all other sources fall through, I do live near Renton Coil Spring, which does race car and aerospace stuff - being right next to Boeing. Browsing their site might bring a tear to any machinists, metalurgists or other cutting oil and metal shaving-covered types out there. Would not be cheap, but other than carrying spares and installing the shift cover with Dzus fasteners for roadside repairs, what's a bloke to do?  Also know of a fellow who has a certain shop make batches of gun springs for him.