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Motorcycle Forum / Country Specific / UK Group / October 2007Rant no 4[1]. Spare parts for Velorex sidecar
So... it's failed the MOT on something around the rear shock. I need to remove the shock, cut 2" of 'extension' out of the top mount for the shock and then put the correct length shock in. Only one problem... I can't find anywhere in the UK that sells Velorex parts. F2 motorcycles state that they are the UK Velorex importers and were completely useless; Can I get a shock for a 562? "No, we don't stock them" Oh, any ideas where? "No". So... a bit of googling and I find the American importer. And they're happy to ship it to me for (about) 100usd all in. So I presume it's produced in the far east, shipped to the Czech republic, shipped to the US and then shipped to the UK. *sigh* madness. [1] No 4 in an interminably long list.  SignatureK75RT, K1100LT, ZXR750H1, 5TA, Z500/Velorex chair. ST1100... soon my pretty, soon. "I've got a Molotov cocktail with a match to go" >So... it's failed the MOT on something around the rear shock. I need to >remove the shock, cut 2" of 'extension' out of the top mount for the >shock and then put the correct length shock in. I know it's a long shot, but did you try Hagon? They may have something that'll suit. SignatureTim http://www.pitfieldbeershop.co.uk/ In communiqué <BY0+IeOv73JHFw+6@nospam.osvif.demon.co.uk>, Tim <tim@nospam.osvif.demon.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom >>So... it's failed the MOT on something around the rear shock. I need to >>remove the shock, cut 2" of 'extension' out of the top mount for the >>shock and then put the correct length shock in. >> >I know it's a long shot, but did you try Hagon? They may have something >that'll suit. Indeed. They were very helpful when I built the Rotarini. They could build one to order if you can be sure of the length, mountings and spring strength. The spring will be trickiest so long as it has conventional mounting lugs (i.e. bolts through bushes). If you are happy with the stiffness of the existing item they may be able to match it. "Made To Order Shocks We can manufacture shock absorbers to your exact specifications if required. Provide us with the required open and closed lengths, spring rate and damping requirements and the type of end fitments needed. If you need help to calculate information such as the required stroke, damping etc then please call us and we will be pleased to help. We carry all the necessary mounting bushes and fork/loop fittings to provide you with a ready to fit product." Signature+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Fisher at Home: Peter@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk | | Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest Yamaha WR250Z | | Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 | +-------------------------------------------------------------+ >> So... it's failed the MOT on something around the rear shock. I >> need to remove the shock, cut 2" of 'extension' out of the top mount >> for the shock and then put the correct length shock in. >> > I know it's a long shot, but did you try Hagon? They may have > something that'll suit. Hagon will make stuff up to order IIRC SignatureHog '03 ST4S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400 > So... it's failed the MOT on something around the rear shock. I need to > remove the shock, cut 2" of 'extension' out of the top mount for the > shock and then put the correct length shock in. Can it be done manually - what's the exact reason for failure? SignatureSimon "sweller" <sweller@mztech.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message <xn0fd2ka239gd6000@news.individual.net>: >> So... it's failed the MOT on something around the rear shock. I need to >> remove the shock, cut 2" of 'extension' out of the top mount for the >> shock and then put the correct length shock in. > >Can it be done manually - what's the exact reason for failure? The exact reason is "Nearside outer rear Sidecar Suspension fouling [5/2/2]". With more than about 100lbs in the sidecar (guess)the suspension is completely locked up. Anyway, this will drop the sidecar by about 2" which will help with sharp downhill left hand corners which are a bit scary at the moment. SignatureK75RT, K1100LT, ZXR750H1, 5TA, Z500/Velorex chair. ST1100... soon my pretty, soon. "I've got a Molotov cocktail with a match to go" > So... it's failed the MOT on something around the rear shock. I need to > remove the shock, cut 2" of 'extension' out of the top mount for the [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > [1] No 4 in an interminably long list. Try Mick Berrill. SignatureBMW K1100LT 750SS CB400F CD250 CB125 SL125 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 ANORAK#06 YTC#3 BOF#30 WUSS#5 The bells, the bells..... >> So... it's failed the MOT on something around the rear shock. I need to >> remove the shock, cut 2" of 'extension' out of the top mount for the [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > >Try Mick Berrill. If he's still in Northampton then underground railway is the way forward. chateau.murray.takethisout@dsl.pipex.com (The Older Gentleman) wrote in message <1i6tb65.1qp25py19jcrheN%chateau.murray.takethisout@dsl.pipex.com>: <snip> >Try Mick Berrill. I tried him for spokes and they weren't that helpful. Anyway, I've committed to $88 plus postage with Velorex USA. You know, what I like about dealing with American companies is that they actually *want* your business, unlike UK ones. SignatureK75RT, K1100LT, ZXR750H1, 5TA, Z500/Velorex chair. ST1100... soon my pretty, soon. "I've got a Molotov cocktail with a match to go" > I tried him for spokes and they weren't that helpful. Anyway, I've > committed to $88 plus postage with Velorex USA. That sounds a decent deal. > You know, what I like about dealing with American companies is that they > actually *want* your business, unlike UK ones. So true. SignatureBMW K1100LT 750SS CB400F CD250 CB125 SL125 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 ANORAK#06 YTC#3 BOF#30 WUSS#5 The bells, the bells..... > chateau.murray.takethisout@dsl.pipex.com (The Older Gentleman) wrote > in message [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > You know, what I like about dealing with American companies is that > they actually want your business, unlike UK ones. Not all of them. I've dealt with many over the past year whilst trying to source Corvette parts, & have found both extremes. Vette Brakes & Products in Tampa have been an absolute delight, & went *way* beyond the call of duty to help me get parts as cheaply as possible. Ecklers otoh have top place on my list of companies never to deal with again - even above a certain NI visor dealer. SignatureKrusty www.MuddyStuff.co.uk Off-Road Classifieds '02 MV Senna '03 Tiger 955i '96 Tiger '79 Fantic Hiro 250 > ><deadm...@burnt.org.uk> wrote: > <snip> > > >Try Mick Berrill. > > I tried him for spokes and they weren't that helpful. Do they still have that grumpy old cow answering the phone? Gawdawful she was/is. fboab says... > > ><deadm...@burnt.org.uk> wrote: > > <snip> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Do they still have that grumpy old cow answering the phone? Gawdawful > she was/is. You've never called Rick Stringer Motorcycles in Bedford then? Give it a go and see what you think. SignatureLozzo Triumph Daytona 955i SE Suzuki SV650 K3 Honda CBR600 F-W Suzuki GSX-R750L Yamaha SR250 SpazzTrakka Accompanied by the sound of a chisel on slate deadmail@burnt.org.uk,<deadmail@burnt.org.uk> managed to produce the following words of wisdom > So... it's failed the MOT on something around the rear shock. I need > to remove the shock, cut 2" of 'extension' out of the top mount for [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Velorex parts. F2 motorcycles state that they are the UK Velorex > importers and were completely useless; I'll be in the Czech Rep in January and would be happy to pick up whatever bits, but I suspect that'll be too late. SignaturePete M - OMF#9 "Save your breath for cooling your porridge! W&P Range Rover V8 Turbo Scorpio Ultima 24v Tatra 805 |
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