mgrey Posted April 15, 2008 Report Posted April 15, 2008 ya , has anyone cut the stock spring inside the 35 pwk .i'm going to try it ,i'm just wondering how it works out . and yes i'm a cheap ass not just buying the 5 dollar ones from fast. Quote
Leadfoot350 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Posted April 15, 2008 I have cut mine with no problems. Just cut a little at a time untill you are happy. I also got a longer thumb throttle from cascade that helps too. Quote
mgrey Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) I have cut mine with no problems. Just cut a little at a time untill you are happy. I also got a longer thumb throttle from cascade that helps too. i got the throttle extender which was an initial relief . just fake it till i make it i guess . i have kevin's porting on my bike too . it's fun ! Edited April 15, 2008 by mgrey Quote
badassbanshee479 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Posted April 15, 2008 cut about 1- 1.5 loops off of the spring and it will be better. I had to d this on my 39s thumb would about fall off after a half hour Quote
NYUK Posted April 15, 2008 Report Posted April 15, 2008 i got 33 pwk`s on my play bike, i cut 3 loops off and didn`t notice shit! still stiff as a friggin board. chariot throttle and all. Quote
bonbon Posted April 15, 2008 Report Posted April 15, 2008 I'm single so I got plenty of grip to go around. Quote
dajogejr Posted April 15, 2008 Report Posted April 15, 2008 I've always maintained my stance on this. When you cut loops off, all you're doing is changing the leverage of the spring. So...it's easy at first, then it's just as hard to push as it was. but...since the initial resistance is less, it actually feels stiffer because it's not as linear. If you want the springs to be easier, sand a little material off the outside edge all the way around the spring. Think about it this way... Take a piece of metal. Try an bend it. Then grind some off. Try bending it again. Less material, easier give, etc. Springs are no different. Or...you could not be such a cheap ass and just buy the damn springs. Probably paid 100 to 300 for set of carbs, but 5 bucks plus shipping is too much? C'mon.... Quote
Hilarious Posted April 15, 2008 Report Posted April 15, 2008 Or you can unwind the springs a little bit. That's what jeff does. Quote
Leadfoot350 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Posted April 15, 2008 or you could just go twist. I have been riding my cr500 all this year and i like it more. My thumb does not hurt anymore. Also going fast over ruts is more controlable now, Before my thumb would just shake around on the level and sometimes fall off. Quote
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