Seat gas strut

[Fatcycledaddy]

On my 2015 RTL I added a factory drivers backrest. The gas strut will not hold up the seat and backrest when I get fuel. I want to replace the strut with a stronger one but can't find the rating of the factory strut. Does anyone know what pound rating the factory strut is?

 

[Bob Denman]

If you take your strut to a well-stocked auto parts store; it should be easy to match it up to one with a bit more "oomph" to it. :thumbup:
There have been several threads in here that list part numbers for acceptable replacements. Take a walk on the "wild side", with the Search button...

 

[Highwayman2013]

Strongarm 4423

 

[eddieshep999]

This previous thread may help


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?78796-Seat-Struts

 

[finless]

I got this one. It is a lot stronger and almost pushes the seat up on it's own when you unlock the seat.
I have the Utopia backrest as well.
It is also a little longer so the seat goes up higher which I like.

Sachs SG359011

Got it on Ebay for $18

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Back-Glass-...ash=item2c96916c1d:g:dgsAAOSwT6pVm-I2&vxp=mtr


Bob

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

If you take your strut to a well-stocked auto parts store; it should be easy to match it up to one with a bit more "oomph" to it. :thumbup:
There have been several threads in here that list part numbers for acceptable replacements. Take a walk on the "wild side", with the Search button...

Used the search button as I always do and most of the threads were about stock replacements, didn't find a single one listing the pound rating as I asked.
You must have a super button and ex ray eyes if you found it.

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

I got this one. It is a lot stronger and almost pushes the seat up on it's own when you unlock the seat.
I have the Utopia backrest as well.
It is also a little longer so the seat goes up higher which I like.

Sachs SG359011

Got it on Ebay for $18

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Back-Glass-...ash=item2c96916c1d:g:dgsAAOSwT6pVm-I2&vxp=mtr


Bob

Thanks, got one on its way.

 

[Chupaca]

There you have it....

Isn't it a great site..??:firstplace: best place for all your answers. ..

 

[finless]

Thanks, got one on its way.

And just to help... Some folks try prying off completely the clips. DON'T DO THAT! It will deform them.

Here is how you remove the shock the easy way.

Bob

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks, got one on its way.

:congrats: Don't forget to watch Bob's video... :2thumbs:

 

[jaherbst]

This post made me very happy. I am on my second failure gas shock. BRP heated Comfort seat, BRP backrest and full fitted Sheepskin cover seem to be too much weight for the OEM shock. On my way to Auto parts store.

Thanks for posting.

Jack