Cutting spring

[PEPwalshZ440]

Hey everyone,
I was wondering, is cutting the spring for my thumb throttle hard? how do i do it?
Mike

never heard of this..whats it supposed to do?

NO spring in stock carb. Cutting the spring makes it easier to push the thumb throttle.

[PEPwalshZ440]

no spring? o golly

[Bill Fuller]

Cutting the spring will actually make the push of the thumb throttle harder not easier.If you really want to make it easier you should sand/grind down the coils themselves.

[PEPwalshZ440]

and how do i do this....?

[sntheticdeluson]

do you really find it that hard to push the throttle in i mean come on

[PEPwalshZ440]

Originally posted by sntheticdeluson
do you really find it that hard to push the throttle in i mean come on
i didn't ask for your dumbass opinion

[sntheticdeluson]

you got it anyway

[PEPwalshZ440]

Originally posted by sntheticdeluson
you got it anyway
lololol :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Bill Fuller
Cutting the spring will actually make the push of the thumb throttle harder not easier.If you really want to make it easier you should sand/grind down the coils themselves.

BIll,
What the hell are you talking about. Either you are joking or lost in space.

[benwa450r]

Cutting a few coils off of the throttle return spring may make it easier to push throttle but may cause throttle NOT to close when you let off. This spring tension you feel is what pushes the carb plate back down and if it is too weak, may hang open at the wrong time. Remove throttle cover and put some light oil on inside moving parts. This may free it up a bit. May be a bad idea to cut spring.

[PEPwalshZ440]

yea its such a bad idea since every1 does it right...:confused:

[JRDrider22]

mike u have a stock carb and yout throttle isnt stiff at all. wat are you talking about. you better not make this bike like ur z

[MXRACER86]

you can stretch the spring and it will make it easier!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[joe1l]

yea its such a bad idea since every1 does it right...
to make it easier to push, you would grind down the coils themselves, so that they get thinner. But don't go too crazy when grinding, or the coil could break. I did this to my 250r, and itw works well, but you have to be a bit careful. :rolleyes:

[CdaleXtreme]

Cutting off a few windings will definetly help ease up your pull. From the factory it is overkill. Because of saftey issues. But dont go to far or your throttle wont fully close. I found out the hard way. Just do two coils at a time or so. You must maintain your cable, and throttle assembly more often to ensure no sticking!

[PEPwalshZ440]

joey how is my R at all like my Z lol

[brazilian rider]

hey buddy could you post some pics?
I apreciate
thanks

[PEPwalshZ440]

Originally posted by brazilian rider
hey buddy could you post some pics?
I apreciate
thanks
of what?

[brazilian rider]

I need some before and after pics of the spring after the mod is done

If someone could take some pics please
Thanks

[PEPwalshZ440]

i'm not gonna do it soo...
sry
Mike