Airhead lightweight pull carby springs

[TopDogDave]

Limp wristed Aussie continues.....

G'day,

Seems a few of us Limp Wristed Airhead pilots are comong out of Le Closet no?

Another thing I did was take a knife to the oversize toilet-roll size rubber grips and take them off - leaving the heated bar elements intact (oooh they're all nice an' warm).

Next I wrapped a layer of squash/tennis racquet grip replacement tape over.

Result: soft - grippy - not so bulky - replaceable.

How limp wristed is that!@#?

Note: I am originally from.....Yorkshire....where we're....er.....tough.....maybe

 

[Ogmios]

squash/tennis racquet grip replacement tape

interesting.....

how long has it / does it last?
what do you do for the ends?
what sort of temperature extremes does it have to put up with?
any pics?

we demand to know these things!

 

[TopDogDave]

Dis, dat, deeze and doze 'an all de udder tings!!

interesting.....

how long has it / does it last?
what do you do for the ends?
what sort of temperature extremes does it have to put up with?
any pics?

we demand to know these things!

And so you shall !

-the raquet tape handlebars have been on the bike 18 months with no repair needed to date

- the bar ends are covered with a bit of rubber mat cut to a circle and glued on

- temperature extremes ecouncountered are as per Aussie winter/summer - about zero C in the mnts to +35 C in the summer city temps

- won't win any concourse comps but then again....here's a few pics of the bars plus the bike and oh.....a sneak pic of Fat Gretal's garage mate...Honda XR600R aka the Slutty Bitch (she loves it when she has her neck wrung!)

Lovely, lovely, lovely!

TDD

 

[AndyT]

And so you shall !

Lovely, lovely, lovely!

TDD

Well there are 2 things that strike me about your bike (inaddition to the grips whick look fine

1. I have never seen a GSPD with instruments on like you have ie. A small rev counter and clock mounted like that and
2. There is something about the handlebar switchgear that is totally different than mine (which is a 93 model). Are these after market parts or original.

Anyway - I like the initiative you ahve used with the grips - nice one

AndyT

 

[Rob Farmer]

The first PD's had that dashboard and switchgear Andy. The earlier PD spray job was much better than the later one as well. You could even buy it in primer so you could spray it yourself

 

[Ogmios]

That was good - Thank you Dave

 

[Sean Kelly]

Venhill superlight cables all round and one of the schneider "flip-a-lever" throttle locks. Lovely.

Sean

 

[John Armstrong]

2. There is something about the handlebar switchgear that is totally different than mine (which is a 93 model). Are these after market parts or original.

Handlebar switchgear looks like my '88 R100GS

 

[Ogmios]

Handlebar switchgear looks like my '88 R100GS

AFAIK (Rob - can confirm?)
the new switchgear started with the '91 models.

mines a '90 reg. but apparently a '91 model and has the newer switches....

which are far better....

 

[TopDogDave]

The best thing

the best thing about these PD's is the little glovebox thingy in the tank!

Don't get me wrong....nice old gal that she is....but whoever thought of that mini-boot on the tank is a legend!

Maybe start a "what do you keep in yours" thread .....for me it's sunnies, tyre pressure gauge, mozzie zapper, map, visor wipes, dust mask, allen key for quick change of nadlebar position (standing/highway), stubby driver for suspension rate change, UHF CB for emergencies. that's it!

Shown here with "boot" open.

TDD

 

[AndyT]

Learning all the time... I quite like the look of the mounting bracket you have for the Givi plate on the back, anything you would like to share with us on that one

Can you send us some of that weather too

AndyT

 

[TopDogDave]

Learning all the time... I quite like the look of the mounting bracket you have for the Givi plate on the back, anything you would like to share with us on that one

Can you send us some of that weather too

AndyT

Andy-the pic was taken the first few days after I bought it....I hate topboxes with a frenzy so ripped it off and the slidey horrible dual seat with it...don't want to encourage the missus to come riding with me!

Now it has the single seat with rack and the Technoflex shock reservoir/adjuster tucked tight in on top where I can fiddle with it easily.
A pair of canvas side pouches for the waterproofs and tools/recovery gear leaves the flatbed free for a soft overnight bag - or to use as a picnic table

 

[brassmonkey001]

Handlebar switchgear looks like my '88 R100GS

+1 same as my 1988 GS

 

[Thunder]

Just browsing and wondering did anyone ever try these springs?

 

[Redboots]

Just browsing and wondering did anyone ever try these springs?

Yup, had them on both my airheads. Seem to work very well... and of course, they're stainless

John

 

[fayeslane]

Just browsing and wondering did anyone ever try these springs?

Yep -simple but effective improvement

 

[Rob Farmer]

Just browsing and wondering did anyone ever try these springs?

Poof!

 

[(RIP) maverick]

Three pages on limp wristed springs........this must be good where do I sign up

 

[England-Kev]

Roger, I have had these springs on the ST for over two years now, no throttle probs either, fantastic mod.

 

[Thunder]

Poof!

Oi Butch Cassidy, I'll have you know I have the wrist of an 18 year old Olympic gymnast, but my barrister says the court case is looking doubtful and I may have to give it back! Looking at all the options!

Things sound pretty positive so for, may order a couple of sets and ry them myself

Any one else in the Limp Wrist Brigade BTW?