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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Fitting the front fork springs to a Rapide - method.
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<blockquote data-quote="macvette" data-source="post: 100665" data-attributes="member: 262"><p>Here is an extract from Motorcycle Mechanics 1961. I use this method with a length of parachute cord. If you start from the postion shown in the picture, with slight tension in the cord,the spring box compresses as you rotate it up to the eccentric and the top bolt can be inserted easily. I set the cord under tension at the wheel end with a half hitch. Make sure the cord is twisted several times to form a good loop at the top of the spring box and if you are worried about the spring box " escaping" and hitting the tank, use masking tape to fix some protection to the tank. I use a chunk of rubber cut from a workshop floor tile. I ve used this method over the years to replace gaiters and more recently when experimenting with springs for the steering stem mod.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="macvette, post: 100665, member: 262"] Here is an extract from Motorcycle Mechanics 1961. I use this method with a length of parachute cord. If you start from the postion shown in the picture, with slight tension in the cord,the spring box compresses as you rotate it up to the eccentric and the top bolt can be inserted easily. I set the cord under tension at the wheel end with a half hitch. Make sure the cord is twisted several times to form a good loop at the top of the spring box and if you are worried about the spring box " escaping" and hitting the tank, use masking tape to fix some protection to the tank. I use a chunk of rubber cut from a workshop floor tile. I ve used this method over the years to replace gaiters and more recently when experimenting with springs for the steering stem mod. [/QUOTE]
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