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R1 spring change
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:14 am
by Boreham
Does this require any special tools, can it be completed DIY? Just need to fit my nice new spring from Chiggy Chambers
Re: R1 spring change
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:21 am
by Eibar
spring needs compressing to go on damper body. You may getaway with ratchet straps if you aint got soring compressors
Re: R1 spring change
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:30 am
by Muttley McLadd
Angle grinder to get the old one off. Put kettle on.
Compress new one in a vice. Put a few zip ties round it. Pop it on. Snip zip ties. Make cup of tea.
Re: R1 spring change
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 1:29 pm
by Boreham
Muttley McLadd wrote:Angle grinder to get the old one off. Put kettle on.
Compress new one in a vice. Put a few zip ties round it. Pop it on. Snip zip ties. Make cup of tea.
Excellent and simple explanation.......... twitchy bum time when you cut the ties.... but standing back proudly with the cuppa and smug grin work wonders!
Re: R1 spring change
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 2:27 pm
by immylam
Where sells the new springs? I have a 180 spring - what exactly does this mean, rider weight?
Re: R1 spring change
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 2:54 pm
by DaveTomo
immylam wrote:Where sells the new springs? I have a 180 spring - what exactly does this mean, rider weight?
Chiggy Chambers
http://www.lambrettaupgrades.co.uk/r1-springs-bushes 180lb spring solo riding - 220lb two up or for the fuller figure
Re: R1 spring change
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:02 pm
by immylam
I weigh 205lbs but always solo ride , is my 180 ok or should I be upgrading? Only ever rode with standard springs before.
Re: R1 spring change
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:27 pm
by wack 63
Stick with the 180 and use the compression damping and pre-load adjuster to suit the load