Where To Find A Spring For 13" Girling Shock - '76 175 Cross Country

Started a resto on a '76 175 Cross Country. Both Girlings too far gone to be salvageable. I made the mistake of tossing one of them and I didn't keep the spring. I know - stupid.

Recently I bought a pair of NOS Girlings but they came without springs. And since I only have one spring remaining from the original shocks, I need to find another.

Can I find a single spring that will match the existing Girlings spring? Where?

You've probably guessed, correctly, that I lack the experience you guys have, so am grateful for any & all guidance. I started the resto a year ago but had to set the project aside. I'm ready to get back at it and hoping to have a runner by summer.

Many thanks, lads. Binx

Or should I forget about trying to find a match for the existing spring? Just pop for a pair of new springs?

Good to see you are still working on your 175. I was wondering how it was coming along.

Best off finding a pair. trying to find a match to yours would be tough

I've never had Girlings. I wonder if the Ohlins springs are compatible. There are many still available. Otherwise you might be best off trying a custom spring builder. Is Cannon Racecraft still in business?

Hey Max R - I had to shelve my 175 project for several months due to work stuff. Not much I can do in an unheated pole barn in Minnesota over the winter months anyway. But now am ready to pick up where I left off. Will start a new thread and send pics of the process. You finish yours? You ever post a pic of the finished bike?

http://www.njbshocks.co.uk/
These are based on Girlings, good shocks, I have used them for years.

eBay?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...ling shocks.TRS0&_nkw=girling shocks&_sacat=0

Yeah, just go to my thread. It is finished ! Just working on doing a nice ride to break in the top end.