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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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I hear lots of folks mention the 2" spring for the crossbones seat. I'd like to try them. Where do I buy them?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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www.justifieddefiance.com (Good guys)

I try and do all my buisness through them.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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www.justifieddefiance.com (Good guys)

I try and do all my buisness through them.

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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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Not to hijack....


but does anyone else that has the 2" springs have an issue with the seat bottoming out on the battery cover when going over bumps....
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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Before I went all Frame Mounted I got the 2" springs. I am a little over 200lbs and bottomed out as soon as I sat on them... they came off before I left the garage.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheesecake
Not to hijack....


but does anyone else that has the 2" springs have an issue with the seat bottoming out on the battery cover when going over bumps....
I had the same problem, didn't even get out of my driveway before it bottomed out. I am only 180 lbs. I think the springs are 3" for a reason. I went back to the original springs.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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They are available at J & P: http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=8000260
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheesecake
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but does anyone else that has the 2" springs have an issue with the seat bottoming out on the battery cover when going over bumps....
I had the same problem, I swapped the 2" out for the scissor springs that came with my La Rosa and I swear I have not bottomed out yet, ok once but I hit a pothole. I love the scissors. I weigh 200lbs by the way.
 
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I really think all springs are different, I got my 2" springs from J&P and don't bottom out, I'm 190 lbs.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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Thanks guys!
 
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