From:R&j Electronic:rjheater -A- ptd.net
Subject:RE: RE: 45901-48 Set rubber springs Date:Mon Sep 28 20:13:06 2009
Response to:12861
Duane, need an up-date on rubber springs. Is the problem solved? I am ready to buy and install new rubber springs. Thanks R&J

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RON AND ANYONE ELSE INTERESTED:

RUBBER SPRING BREAKAGE IS OF INTEREST TO ALL THAT HAVE THE 48-50 MODELS OR ARE REBUILDING THEM.

I BELIEVE THERE WERE ONLY TWO DIFFERENT REPRODUCTIONS OF THESE RUBBER SPRING SETS. THE SETS I CURRENTLY HAVE IN STOCK ARE SUSPECT AS HAVING A DUROMETER HARDNESS THAT IS
TOO HIGH FOR THE INTENDED USE. I DO NOT PRETEND TO BE A RUBBER "EXPERT" BUT IT APPEARS THE HYSTERESIS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE CONSTANT STRETCH-RELAX CYCLE CAUSES THE MEDIUM TO GET BRITTLE AND BREAK.

I AM WORKING WITH A PORTLAND RUBBER COMPANY TO SEE IF THEY
CAN DEFINE THE PROBLEM AND PRODUCE A GOOD SET. THIS IS A VERY OLD COMPANY AND SHOULD BE ABLE TO PRODUCE WHAT IS NEEDED. IN THE MEANTIME, I SUGGEST YOU ALL HOLD OFF ON BUYING ANY RUBBER SPRING SETS UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS SOLVED.

DUANE TAYLOR, TAYLOR CLASSIC CYCLES

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Need "quality" set of rubber springs---
287 miles and have broken at least one rubber out of three different sets---yes it added character to the front fender---
Willing to try anything that will fit---
Also looking for #59807-47 rear fender rear braces---
Will be -A- Davenport- thurs thru sat nite and will pick parts up---
Will purchase multiple sets of rubber springs from different vendors and report on service life---
Only need one fender brace---
Thank you,---
ron zwick---