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I believe......the first generation of T.S.S. suspensions like the SRV, Vmax540, Exciter, Ovation, Phazer II all use the same lenght front springs but, have different rates, preload ect.... I been looking for different springs like Bender sold in the 80's to mid 90's (see below). I can look up different sleds and part #'s from Yamaha's website http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/parts/home.aspx but this does not show the rates or the color codes. Can anyone help with what colors were used for which model/years ? Thanks for Any help !

Chart From Benders Catalog (No longer available)

PSI at Compressed Height of)
Color 7-1/8" 4-1/8" Part No.
Black- Progressive 100 305 TSSBLK
Gold-Straight Rate 125 320 TSSGLD
White- Progressive 110 345 TSSWHT
Purple- Progressive 135 390 TSSPRP
Yellow- Straight Rate 165 410 TSSYEL
Blue- Slightly Progressive 195 430 TSSBLU
Black/White- Progressive 150 440 TSSBLW
Red- Straight Rate 180 455 TSSRED
Green- Slightly Progressive 185 500 TSSGRN
No Color- Straight Rate 190 535 TSSNOC


I would like the Purple springs 135/390, Black White 150-440 or the Yellow 165-410 in that order. I am looking for a few sets !

Let me know, Thanks
Chuck S.
814 354-2687 Eve/Wknds.
http://www.vintagevmax.com/
cccsc@csonline.net (Home)

Someone....... must know the color codes of the old T.S.S. sled springs like the SRV, Phazer, Ovation, Inviter ect...?

I have found the following so, does anyone have any of these springs ?

90501-70584-00 SPRING,COMPRESSION NO COLOR $28.49 1980-SR540D
8L0-00000-00-00 SPRNG(WHITE)1PAIR $53.02 Accessory

I am working on a 1987 exciter and it has the gold springs in it,hope this helps.

Can anyone help ?