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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 01:31 PM
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I have a 1991 Fat boy ( customized ) Just lost the kick stand spring - (probably rusted living in the caribbean) Any quick fix ideas?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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Rear brake shoe spring from a 88 chevy pu should work.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Harley stand springs are probably unchanged for decades! Widely available from dealers and Harley specialists.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Scratt
Rear brake shoe spring from a 88 chevy pu should work.
Tried a brake shoe spring from a 92 chevy pu and it worked great.. At least until i get to a dealer . Thanks
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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just bought one. 6 bucks from hd.
on my third one since 09.
 
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Originally Posted by Bearoso
Tried a brake shoe spring from a 92 chevy pu and it worked great.. At least until i get to a dealer . Thanks
Glad to help
 
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