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laverda
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 Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:07 pm Post subject: Advice needed on Electric Screen springs. |
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Having checked my manual I realised that my K1100LT Electric Screen mechanism is missing the two long springs that hook onto the little brass nipples.
The spare mechanism I have is also missing them.
My initial question is how important are these springs? My screen has worked fine for me for a good while & it was only the malfunctioning motor that made me strip it down. Are these spring simply to hold the screen firmly when it's down to stop it chattering about or are they more important ?
I suppose they also aid the motor when the screen is being lowered.
Could someone tell me how strong these springs are, & do they know of any aftermarket ones, off anything, that will fit & do the job.
Any info would be most welcome.
Maybe I could join a couple of shorter springs together?
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| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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You can get them from the dealer - they are specific for this application, I think. I actually got a set years ago - I imagine they're still available.
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laverda
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| Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:45 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply Jim.
I've just edited this post because I was asking some more questions but I've just managed to locate some & they are ordered.
£3.99 for the two.(Including First Class Postage) 
http://www.motorworks.co.uk/bmw/products/product.php?ref=froogle&f=d&sourcecode=BA_15_40_VA_45_75_QD
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| Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Probably one of the cheaper parts you'll ever get for the bike...
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laverda
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| Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Jim wrote: | | Probably one of the cheaper parts you'll ever get for the bike... |
You're not kidding Jim !
Saying that I did recently get a load of K1100LT parts for 99p each,(Off Ebay)Including two almost complete engines !
Thanks again for the prompt reply, it's much appreciated.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:03 am Post subject: |
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I bought new springs at a hardware store. But I had the old ones to measure.
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laverda
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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| BobZ(IL) wrote: | | I bought new springs at a hardware store. But I had the old ones to measure. |
Sadly I didn't have that luxury.
 When the new ones arrive I'll measure them thoroughly & also I'll try and give an indication of their spring strength,
& then I'll post it on here for reference.
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laverda
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Whoops !
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laverda
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:50 am Post subject: |
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It took 14 Cans of Pop (Tins of Soda) to extend the spring to it's maximum needed on the screen mechanism.
I've given the capacity & weight of each can, you can do the maths.(math)
They even sent a complimentary sticker & a raised rubber key fob.(£3.99 all in. )
I hope this helps someone someday, esp if they need to do a quick fix & they haven't got time to order the proper spring.
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More importantly, how many beers can it support?
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laverda
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:55 am Post subject: |
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| Flying Duck wrote: | | More importantly, how many beers can it support? |
I was trying to avoid promoting working with springs & alcohol ! 
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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Motorworks UK still say on their website that they will not ship to USA. So I give a middle finger salute to Motorworks! Moto Bins DOES ship to USA and their service and prices can't be beat!
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laverda
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Phil Marvin wrote: | | Motorworks UK still say on their website that they will not ship to USA. So I give a middle finger salute to Motorworks! Moto Bins DOES ship to USA and their service and prices can't be beat! |
I bought my instrument bulbs from Moto-bins the other day but they didn't have any screen motor springs.
They both delivered as quickly as each other, but imho the springs were actually better packaged than the bulbs were,
& they (Motorworks)gave a free sticker & fob aswell.
I will use whoever has the parts at the right price whenever I need them.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, Laverda,
I do the same thing, buy from whomever has the parts at the right price when I need them. Were I able, I might also buy from Motorworks. But since they refuse to ship to the USA, my statement stands. A middle finger salute to Motorworks!
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laverda
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Their site says "We regret that, due to insurance considerations, we are no longer able to export to the USA and Canada. " ?
Anyway back on topic :
What exactly do the springs do ?
Do they just keep everything taut, stop things rattling & prevent sloppy movement etc ?
(All technical BMW terms btw ! )
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