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plunger suspension a7 star twin
« on: 03.02. 2009 18:22 »
can eney one help i am trying to hunt down a a7  500 star twin plunger rear suspension set up for my new sub frame

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #1 on: 07.02. 2009 05:50 »
Any plunger set up from any B31/33, M20/21 or A7/10 will fit. Shouldnt be too hard to find at a swap depending where you live.

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #2 on: 07.02. 2009 23:18 »
can you tell me how to find these ellusive parts yours in hoping sir, bezabill

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #3 on: 08.02. 2009 05:30 »
By your e-mail address I am guessing you are in the UK. I would think you would have to go to a few swaps and see what you can find. Maybe the UK members could suggest some places to try.

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #4 on: 25.02. 2009 17:52 »
Bill, I got a set for my A7 about a year ago off ebay for a very reasonable price.  This was in the US where plunger bits tend to be rarer.  You should not have much trouble in the UK.  If you come up short one left side slider, let me know as I've got an extra NOS one.  I bought it thinking I would piece one together from bits and then found a complete one.
Alex

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #5 on: 25.02. 2009 18:55 »
thanks for replying beezalex. but i dont think thare,s enay left on the earth but if aney one can help dont be shye *problem*£££ or$$$ *help* *help* *help* *computer* *respect* it,s the one thing i cant get 4 my plunger

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #6 on: 07.03. 2009 19:20 »
I have a new set of chrome plunger spring covers if your collecting parts

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #7 on: 07.03. 2009 19:23 »
how much and how do we do it yeha

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #8 on: 09.03. 2009 17:48 »
how much and how do we do it yeha
thanks

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #9 on: 09.03. 2009 19:57 »
Bill,
I've got a set of black painted spring covers as well as the centre columns and the bits for the axle (Spindle clamp lug) to go through, and much of the rest. The crome covers need recromeing, and the springs are shot, but there's a few other odds and ends.
The spring covers have recently been profesionally repainted black, as well as the axle lugs.
I'll need to dig the rest of the stuff out to see what condition they're in if your interested.
I replaced my old ones with a lucky e-bay purchase,
John

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #10 on: 09.03. 2009 20:18 »
well john where do i start i have just bought pile of bit,s some
scrap and some of ebay and some new from vale onslow
so i will see what i have collacted by the end of the week
restoring this plunger subfarme is a bit tougher than it was
building it with the swing arm but if i com up short i will holler
it started life as a1949 star twin so thare we go

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #11 on: 09.03. 2009 20:22 »
no probs - let us know wha you need and I'll see if I've got it in my box of leftovers.
I'll also give you, and the rest of the forum, the method of how I got the plungers back inot the frame. Contrary to the BSA workshop sheets - I couldn't squeeze the springs by hand - they must have eaten alot of porridge back then!

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #12 on: 09.03. 2009 20:30 »
well i do live in scotland so i dont think the SCOTT,S PORRIDGE OATS will be a prob

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #13 on: 09.03. 2009 20:31 »
you'll find me half way between perth and dundee

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Re: plunger suspension a7 star twin
« Reply #14 on: 09.03. 2009 20:36 »
well well we might arrang a we meet then if your up 4 it i live in
east kilbride