I did mine by loosening the bottom front iso through-bolt, then tightening the top spring until I could slide or tap the through-bolt back-and-forth easilyInstalled Spring Coil length 1.5 " + or- a little. In section C 1 of manual.
Exactly so. That is the best course of MkIII spring adjustment, well proven. Keeps the front iso rubbers from sacking out, as they are prone to wear first of all (if the top two buffers don't split apart first)I did mine by loosening the bottom front iso through-bolt, then tightening the top spring until I could slide or tap the through-bolt back-and-forth easily
Works out, for my 850, to be about 43kg force, as described here - https://www.accessnorton.com/Norton...estions-for-a-72-interstate.32264/post-518059
Rob,I did mine by loosening the bottom front iso through-bolt, then tightening the top spring until I could slide or tap the through-bolt back-and-forth easily
Works out, for my 850, to be about 43kg force, as described here - https://www.accessnorton.com/Norton...estions-for-a-72-interstate.32264/post-518059
Sorry Mike - didn't see your post.Rob,
When you do this adjustment, do you loosen the head steady or is that not necessary?
Thanks,Mike
I have tried both positions - the front one seems to give the "easiest slide" of the iso through-bolt, so I settled with that.My mk3 suspensory spring saddle has two positions to place the spring, changing tge angle to the engine trunnion. Is there advice on which position to use?
Your rose joints wore out within 2 weeks?I removed the DT head steady and put stock back on cause the rose joints wore out too quick...
hmm, do you have a link for these bits? I'll be visiting the UK next month, so would be a Good Time ™ to collect small items such as this.You need seals for the rose joints for them to last.
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The are a fairly common item, you need to get the sizes you want sorted first and then search for them. Car tuning outfits seem to carry them in stock a lot.do you have a link for these bits? I'll be visiting the UK next month, so would be a Good Time
Rose joints lasted a year or so then got sloppy despite lubing them. If I was to ever change to something different again it would be the CNW mount. Looks a lot more robust and easier to set up.
Mike,Rose joints lasted a year or so then got sloppy despite lubing them. If I was to ever change to something different again it would be the CNW mount. Looks a lot more robust and easier to set up.