What must I do? Bend "paralever" (Tension strut)" sorted" thanks

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frans1

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Hi
Need some advice from the experts.

Tension strut, paralever, bend about 5 degrees from straight.

Took the bike in last week for the 60 000 km service. The guy told me its bend and what must he do. My words was to replace it. He call me back and say its on back order and will only get her in October.

My buddies and me going on a trip around Lesotho (That's why the bike went into service for the 1st place) leaving on 21 Sept.

I phone around and look on the internet for part, new or second hand, but no luck at all.

Options:

I bend it straight all ready, do I put it back and hope for the best?

Do I make a DIY one as a back-up, like the Leo below.

https://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/tourer/General/IMG_2387_.jpg

Do I put the DIY one in from the start?

I would like some comments from the legends.

If you have a spare one that you would like to sell, please sms me on zero eight three two 6 8 zero 9 sixs seven.

Thanks
 
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