drewscrew13
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 10
Points: 166
Registration date: 2011-12-31
 |  Subject: Utopia Back rest  Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:14 pm | |
| Just has the Utopia Back rest installed on my 2007 silvewing
Have read on the forum that some have used a stick to prop
up the seat when open because the original shock will not
hold. Has any one replaced this with an aftermarket from the
auto parts store and if so- do you have the model # ?
Would be interested in comments.
Thanks
Drew Arlington |
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honda_silver
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Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
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Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Utopia Back rest Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:22 pm | |
| | drewscrew13 wrote: | | Have read on the forum that some have used a stick to prop up the seat when open because the original shock will not hold. Has any one replaced this with an aftermarket from the auto parts store and if so- do you have the model # ? |
http://www.silverwing600.com/t814p1-seat-piston-thingy#14744_________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire  |
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ulflyer
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Number of posts: 155
Location: Lexington NC
Points: 400
Registration date: 2011-10-27
| | Subject: Re: Utopia Back rest Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:16 am | |
| Drew, I order the products listed above several weeks ago and it works great. About $40 total. Be extra careful and not let out too much gas in the cylinder as it can/t be replaced. Put some extra weight on the seat and leave it a bit too strong at first till you're sure what works best. Mine is adjusted so that it pops up when the key is turned. Sometimes it doesn't release from that second underseat latch and I take my fist and give it a pop on the seat just in front of the buttpad. |
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drewscrew13
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 10
Points: 166
Registration date: 2011-12-31
| | Subject: Re: Utopia Back rest Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:55 pm | |
| When you ordered your Gas Springs from McMaster did you have to tell
the size. I measured the factory on the Scooter and it's 12" long fully
extended.
Plan on calling McMaster tomorrow and order. Just was wondering if I need
anything other than the 1@ 6465K12 Reducible Force Gas Spring 3.94" stroke 90 lbs max force M5 male threads SZ
Thanks for you Info
Drew Arlington |
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honda_silver
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| | Subject: Re: Utopia Back rest Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:29 pm | |
| | drewscrew13 wrote: | | When you ordered your Gas Springs from McMaster did you have to tell the size. |
No._________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire |
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ulflyer
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 155
Location: Lexington NC
Points: 400
Registration date: 2011-10-27
| | Subject: Re: Utopia Back rest Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:47 am | |
| Make sure you order the two nylon eyelets:
1 @ 6465K12 REDUCIBLE-FORCE GAS SPRING, 3.94" STROKE, 90 LBS MAX FORCE, M5 MALE THREAD SZ
2 @ 6465K25 NYLON EYELET END FITTING FOR .59"CYLINDER
DIA, REDUCIBLE-FORCE GAS SPRING
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