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Reaper0001
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does anyone know how to modify the throttle tension
its pritty tight
its pritty tight
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Reaper0001
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sorry i should have been more specific
the throttle does snap back and i have a gs 1000 from 78
after a short amount of time the throttle cramps my hand up
do i need to just get use to the throttle spring or is their a mod or something i can do to make this lighter or easier
the throttle does snap back and i have a gs 1000 from 78
after a short amount of time the throttle cramps my hand up
do i need to just get use to the throttle spring or is their a mod or something i can do to make this lighter or easier
Search around for a lighter spring. Your '78 1000 should be fitted with a push /pull (dual cable) throttle, so it's safe to go lighter if you want to. I did the same on my 850. It's now more enjoyable to ride on longer trips.
Make sure your cables are lubed well to avoid sluggish returns, and enjoy the difference.
Make sure your cables are lubed well to avoid sluggish returns, and enjoy the difference.
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I got same problem and I tried a bunch of things, but today I tested my elcheapo approach. Hose clamp and stubby elastic band anchored around cable- worked flawless, held throttle 55 to 60 mph easily and you could override it in either direction.
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DannyMotor
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Less whining.
Actually... if you go to the hardware store, you can buy a little "S" hook... it's shaped like the letter "S", so if they try to sell you a "C" hook, you turn around and walk right of the store.
Anyway, that "S" hook can be hooked to the top of the spring, and the top spring pin, it'll give you about 25-30% lighter throttle. Personally, I like the throttle stiff, too much can go wrong when you need to chop the throttle and NEED to have it snapped closed and KNOW it's closed.
You could also get one of those "old man" wrist throttle clips... takes the pressure off your wrist and puts it on the pad of your palm...
Actually... if you go to the hardware store, you can buy a little "S" hook... it's shaped like the letter "S", so if they try to sell you a "C" hook, you turn around and walk right of the store.
Anyway, that "S" hook can be hooked to the top of the spring, and the top spring pin, it'll give you about 25-30% lighter throttle. Personally, I like the throttle stiff, too much can go wrong when you need to chop the throttle and NEED to have it snapped closed and KNOW it's closed.
You could also get one of those "old man" wrist throttle clips... takes the pressure off your wrist and puts it on the pad of your palm...
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DannyMotor
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Something about this screams "not OK"... like in the way truck-nuts, duct-tape over broken windows, and $1000 sound systems in $300 cars is not OK.
I love simplicity, especially when it does the job- it flips off easily without finger damage or screaming. Changing spring tension at carbs could be bad news at wrong time.