VT-8 fork spring

[owend]

I am working on a Super Bronc VT-8 for a friend of mine and need one front fork spring. It can be new or used as long as it's not broken or bent out of shape.

Thanks, Owen

 

[owend]

I can add a picture of the one that I have if it helps any?

 

[owend]

Here is a picture of the one I have. I would also buy a pair of them if someone had some to sell.

 

[capguncowboy]

it would seem like a part this common would find its way here

 

[chatten63]

These springs are hard to find. I have bought basket cases just for the springs and other pieces hard to find.

 

[owend]

I've checked with every hardware store and nothing yet.

 

[chatten63]

I've checked with every hardware store and nothing yet.

These are a custom made spring for the Heald bikes.

 

[owend]

Does anyone know who makes springs that I could use?

 

[gumpit]

Has anyone thought of a substitute for the spring? I know that Timbren makes these things that go between the frame and the axle. They basically look like hollow airbags. Basically a piece of rubber that I think looks like my dogs Kong bone. Anyway,since there really isn't much compression happening with the stock springs anyway. Has anyone thought of an alternative?
A thinner longer version of these?

http://youtu.be/Opdvry7IjmM

 

[gumpit]

Buffer Springs-TecsPak Springs-Miner Enterprises Inc.. I would have to think that something like this would work with a cable through the middle with loops on the ends to let the bolt go through to secure the lowers to the uppers..... I know those are for heavier cargo but i think the same principle would work.

 

[Stangrcr1]

Thanks. Now I want those for my truck....

 

[gumpit]

I had them in my last truck and I put them in my new truck. The best part is that it doesn't change the ride when not loaded down. And it increases the tow weight. It took less than 5 minutes to install in my truck. I didn't have to jack it up or take off the tire. I just stuck my head in the wheelwell and undid the 2 nuts that held on the stops and replaced the stops with those:thumbsup:

 

[Stangrcr1]

I had them in my last truck and I put them in my new truck. The best part is that it doesn't change the ride when not loaded down. And it increases the tow weight. It took less than 5 minutes to install in my truck. I didn't have to jack it up or take off the tire. I just stuck my head in the wheelwell and undid the 2 nuts that held on the stops and replaced the stops with those:thumbsup:

I already have airbags on the truck, but even with the minimum 5psi in them, they still up the harshness of the rear axle ride over what it was stock. I put the airbags in many years ago for towing the 5th wheel I sold last year.... Those sound like a good alternative.

Gumpit's fault for derailing....

 

[gumpit]

http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bikes-parts-wanted/68899-heald-fork-springs.html there are the specs if you know someone who can make them.

 

[capguncowboy]

Would these work?

1964 BSA D7 Trail Bronc 175 CC Front Fork Forks Shock Shocks Inner Spring B | eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-BSA-D7...Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c3021b2d5&vxp=mtr

They're actually longer than yours, but the coil diameter appears to be about the same. No specs though :/

 

[gumpit]

They need loops on the end for the bolt to go through. Its what holds your wheel on.

 

[capguncowboy]

They need loops on the end for the bolt to go through. Its what holds your wheel on.

wheels shmeels... :laugh:

I guess those would be important

 

[capguncowboy]

Would these work? They're listed as Blackwidow springs. The ends aren't as closed as yours though.

1971 Up Rupp Mini Bike Front Fork Springs Roadster Blackwidow Enduro | eBay

 

[owend]

Thanks Gumpit for the specs, and thanks Andrew for the heads up on the Roadster springs. I can close up the loops if the springs would work, need to find the specs on them.

 

[OPEtech]

Does anyone know who makes springs that I could use?

There's a place not very far from you in Buffalo, called: Brute Spring, that custom-makes springs.