Transition from MT500 to Project Scruffy - MT604e.

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green_machine
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Re: Transition from MT500 to Project Scruffy - MT604e.

Post by green_machine » Tue Apr 14, 2020 3:58 pm

While I wait for my MOT man to re-open....

The clutch seemed to be a bit on the hard side so a new set of softer springs and a fresh cable was suggested by Gary. They arrived in the post a couple of days later and were fitted on Saturday. Took me a bit longer than I expected but the result is a bike I can now feather the clutch on as I ride round the garden until I can get an MOT sorted. Reskinned the seat while the sun was out as well, really pleased with the result.

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What's the significance of the Blue paint sprayed on the springs I took out?

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Bought the new cover from 'Wild Extreme' via the forum many years ago, quality was excellent.

Stuart
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BSA WM20
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Laverda SF3

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Re: Transition from MT500 to Project Scruffy - MT604e.

Post by Wirralman » Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:09 pm

Blue paint on springs ? My guess would be a manufactures mark denoting spring rate
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Re: Transition from MT500 to Project Scruffy - MT604e.

Post by sparky » Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:28 pm

Where did you get the softer springs from Stuart?
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Re: Transition from MT500 to Project Scruffy - MT604e.

Post by green_machine » Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:53 pm

sparky wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:28 pm
Where did you get the softer springs from Stuart?
Dave.
Gary at Sportax supplied the springs and cable.

Stuart
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MT640e 'Scruffy'
BSA WM20
BSA Blue Star
Laverda SF3

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