515-31 Valve springs

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515-31 Valve springs

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Edit: Drags has just informed the 515-31 springs are now back in stock !

My outer valve springs in my VHA have sagged from 66mm to 60 and the inner sagged as well.
Drags said the VS422 kit was out of stock so I ordered another kit that contains the 515-31 outer spring and ordered 2 inners.

Basically the 515-31 is out period !!! Allan at the singles spares also confirms NO springs.
Lee has offered a set of HS springs when they arrive as I know have a MKlll cam in the VHA.
Re-using my sagged springs is not an option now
All my sources have come up blank .

Riding season is getting close here in Ontario and I would like the ol gal ready. It gets used a lot !

Another other source for 515-31 springs?
Thanks guys
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Re: 515-31 Valve springs

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Certainly in the UK there are several places that will make one off or even 2 off springs. As long as they know the original length of the springs they can copy your old ones. I wouldn't use the HS springs unless you are going to be revving the nuts of it as there is no point and they will only increase valve train wear.
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Re: 515-31 Valve springs

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Hi Ian,
I have two new 515-31 springs on hand that I won't be needing in the near future and could sell them to you if you can't find another supplier.
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chris.shearwood wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:52 pm Hi Ian,
I have two new 515-31 springs on hand that I won't be needing in the near future and could sell them to you if you can't find another supplier.
Regards, Chris
Thanks Chris.
just this morning Drag informs me the 515-31 are now back in stock and should be on their way shortly.
Thanks again Chris for the offer.
Ian
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