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Offline Zenfiddy78

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Throttle spring
« on: May 10, 2022, 12:31:32 PM »

   Has anyone come up with a fix for the high-effort throttle spring(s) on the '77-'78 750's ?
   Any help is appreciated.

Offline flybackwards

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Re: Throttle spring
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2022, 02:13:31 PM »
I found that using a larger grip size was a good way to gain a bit of mechanical advantage - resulting in an easier twist and less chance of cramping. The black foam with chome from vintagecb750 was a good fit. Not original look but comfort wins out...

Offline pjlogue

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Re: Throttle spring
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2022, 02:54:31 AM »
On my K6, 750 I replaced the heavy stock spring with one I found at the big box store.  Same length/diameter but lighter weight.  Greatly reduced grip effort but still has enough force to close the throttle fully when the grip is released.

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Re: Throttle spring
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2022, 07:38:44 AM »
Dunno if this may apply to all models, but IMO this is simple and effective: http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,26115.msg239571.html#msg239571
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