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Bbbob
Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I finally have the X1 back on the road after 2 1/2 years. With the major stuff addressed, I know I'm in for a few months of stupid little stuff to fix.

So after the bike being on the road a week, 1st up...the spring on the seat latch broke.

Anybody know a source to replace just the spring? Or am I stuck buying the whole assembly?
Thanks...
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 12:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would suggest taking the broken spring chunks with you to a hardware store.
Most have a chest of drawers with springs.

It's not like a valve spring that needs to be just right to work after all.
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Nwrider
Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 02:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you can't find a spring I have a latch somewhere in my parts pile I could dig out for you.
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 03:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

OH! one more thing to watch out for.
Test the latch before closing the seat in there.
If you tighten the nuts(7/16" I think) too much, the latch will stick.
Getting the tension just right is tricky.
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Bbbob
Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 09:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks guys, I'll get the latch apart tomorrow & try the hardware store route. Mike, if that fails I may take you up on the offer...
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