Fri, 2 Jul 1999 13:35:52 +0100
- Message No. 5913
From: "Haden, Derek"
Subject: crescent shaped bit of rubber
Yes I know a dealer who stocks anything worth having for a Honda.
Try www.lings.com
Phone intl exit code +44 1379 853213
Fax intl exit code +44 1379 854373
They will take order against credit card.
Good luck
Derek Haden
System support analyst
Origin UK Ltd
Visit my personal web pages at http://www.geocities.com/pipeline/2422
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From: Michael Davison [SMTP:surtest@singnet.com.sg]
Sent: Friday, July 02, 1999 11:54 AM
To: Africa Twin List
Subject: Re: (XRV) Corbin seat
Help! My rubber thing has come off.
And before anyone gets the wrong idea, we're talking about the most annoying
thing about my our beloved XRV (and the same for my old Transalp, as it
happened). On the left side of you machine there is a plastic cover over the
front drive sprocket and inside of this there is a crescent shaped bit of
rubber which prevents the sprocket from floating too far out when you are
decelerating (I think that's all it does - correct me if I am wrong).
Now, this rubber is not stuck on in any way the plastic and if you are a
serious Honda dealer and you service my bike and don't take care putting it
back on properly (dig, dig), it falls out of place in the process and then
gets worn by the chain. The first you hear is a lovely grinding noise on
deceleration. This, if left alone, will eventually cause the chain to float
all the way out and rub on the frame. Not good. I'm sure that someone else
has had the misfortune.
I can try to make a DIY job on it but I would prefer to get the original bit
as they cost peanuts. The problem is my serious Honda dealer tells me that
it will take 2-3 months to get (!!!!!!!!!!) and I can't get another here in
Singapore. So, does anyone know a really good spares shop overseas who I
could call and try to order this bit? I'd appreciate it if any other members
could drop me a line with some info.
Thanks to anyone who does!
Michael
PS Especially for Derek Haden...
All you need now is for your wife to say over your shoulder: "I told you not
to buy a Corbin..." and you'd be really set for a good weekend!!
Try to drop a message on the Transalp mailing list (look for Deti's Translap
Page) and find out how some of their members settled their Corbin Problems
(pretend that you have got a Transalp, otherwise you may not get the
response that you were hoping for!!)
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