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Subject:Re: Poptop assist spring/cable
From:Mike Collum
Date:Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:06:17 -0400

> Has  anyone every checked or adjusted or replaced the spring and cable
> assist  mechanism in the Westy poptop supports?  Any hints or  warnings?

> Quite simple and straight forward.  Remove the  entire lift bar assembly
and
> work on it on the floor or bench if you have one  large enough.  Remove
the
> old springs and install the new ones in the same  manner.
> Cheers,
>
> Frank  Condelli

I had read in the archives that these spring mechanisims weren't repairable.

Are "New" springs still available?

Mike
'85 GL Westy