Post by: taysidedragon on May 18, 2021, 10:30:52 AM
The return spring seems a lot stronger than it needs to be, has anybody tried a slightly lighter spring to lighten the throttle feel. Obviously it still needs to be strong enough to safely close the throttle.
Post by: Athame57 on May 18, 2021, 10:42:06 AM
Post by: TrickyMicky on May 18, 2021, 10:52:44 AM
Post by: TrickyMicky on May 18, 2021, 10:55:00 AM
I wonder if cruise control is an option, are these kits universal?Cruise control is only of any real use on a motorway. Who wants to take a solo bike on a motorway?
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 18, 2021, 12:51:24 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on May 19, 2021, 12:48:35 AM
I've fitted a less tight throttle spring on my 550/4 Mongrel because I found it a bit hard work after a few hours riding, it works a treat. I had to retain a bit of tension though as I don't have a return throttle cable fitted to this bike but this snaps back just perfect.
Good to know. Thanks.
Tricky Micky, My cables are new and move freely when disconnected.
Post by: billywingnut on May 19, 2021, 04:33:34 PM
Post by: allankelly1 on June 01, 2022, 11:53:06 AM
I've fitted a less tight throttle spring on my 550/4 Mongrel because I found it a bit hard work after a few hours riding, it works a treat. I had to retain a bit of tension though as I don't have a return throttle cable fitted to this bike but this snaps back just perfect.Hi Julie
May I ask where did you source your spring from please
Would like to use a lighter spring on my CB400F as starting to do longer rides out +100 miles so would like to lighten up the throttle a bit if possible
Many thanks Al
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Post by: Nurse Julie on June 01, 2022, 01:40:12 PM
Hi AlI've fitted a less tight throttle spring on my 550/4 Mongrel because I found it a bit hard work after a few hours riding, it works a treat. I had to retain a bit of tension though as I don't have a return throttle cable fitted to this bike but this snaps back just perfect.Hi Julie
May I ask where did you source your spring from please
Would like to use a lighter spring on my CB400F as starting to do longer rides out +100 miles so would like to lighten up the throttle a bit if possible
Many thanks Al
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I sourced it from a spring parts bin in the workshop 😂😂😂😂 I've no idea what model Honda Four it came from, all I can remember is that the spring tension was a little less than the one I had fitted and overall it was a few mm longer.
Post by: allankelly1 on June 01, 2022, 01:41:20 PM
Ok thanks for the replyHi AlI've fitted a less tight throttle spring on my 550/4 Mongrel because I found it a bit hard work after a few hours riding, it works a treat. I had to retain a bit of tension though as I don't have a return throttle cable fitted to this bike but this snaps back just perfect.Hi Julie
May I ask where did you source your spring from please
Would like to use a lighter spring on my CB400F as starting to do longer rides out +100 miles so would like to lighten up the throttle a bit if possible
Many thanks Al
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I sourced it from a spring parts bin in the workshopI've no idea what model Honda Four it came from, all I can remember is that the spring tension was a little less than the one I had fitted and overall it was a few mm longer.
I will measure mine and see what is out there
Thanks again Al
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Post by: Oddjob on June 01, 2022, 02:53:37 PM
Post by: allankelly1 on June 01, 2022, 02:54:34 PM
This was discussed at quite some length in one of my posts, it was the considered opinion that using a small split ring (like off a key ring) is a good solution, just slip it onto the end of the spring and the post it supposed to hang off. It has to be a small split ring though, any beach fisherman has a few in his tackle box as they come in handy for beach weights etc
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Post by: Oddjob on June 01, 2022, 03:00:06 PM