Is there a BETTER solution than just replacing them? I already did once, with new OEM for around $40, and they are dead again. Great. Went to TBSS to order their much stronger seat struts but found THIS:
I noticed that when I ordered the fuel cap. I declined to get it because I figured you needed to remove the struts and mine have plenty of life, and I did not want to destroy them to get them off.
I cannot vouch for the 2 minutes, I think that it would take me closer to 10.
However, not sure why you would destroy the seat struts in getting them off, for this add-on at least.
You only need to disconnect the bottom end, held on by the circlip, to be able to add the spring and clips.
I think I shall try it, as my seat struts are rather tired.
I dunno about about that add-on. But when I replaced my OEM struts, the only way I found to get them off was to destroy them. If I remember correctly, I cut them off with an angle grinder. I assume I would have to do the same thing to get the current ones off, but I don't really know since I've not yet tried to get them off.
Kit arrived today, gorgeous machining, total time to install, start to finish; 15 minutes... :roll:
Super easy to remove; one clip below and a 12mm nut on top. That's IT, one minute per side. Then remove the decal, slide on the upper collar, then spring, then lower collar (in which you had installed the three retaining set screws). Turn upside-down on bench, push down and compress new spring assembly onto strut with suitable tool (I used a big socket) so that the set screws line-up with the groove in the strut, and snug all three down evenly. DONE! Re-install, and do the same to the other side. ONE alone could hold the seat up all the way, with both installed , the seat stayed up with two large bath towels on it. Amazing Accessory!
Thanks for the review.
I ordered the springs three days ago, but will have to wait at least a week for them to arrive in Australia.
I will refer back to your notes when they arrive, but I was a little disappointed that they only had the silver ones left in stock.
NOPE! Just R&R the dead struts and install the helper spring. Easy Peasy...
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