Scott - Glad it's all back to normal.
Maybe a link about this on the Gen2 Bin-O-Facts (from an Admin) about Gen2s not needing the spring messed with. Not sure if this is unique for Gen2 only, I don't recall any Gen1s with this issue. Maybe not all Gen2s had an issue once the spring was unwound once. Just sayin'.
Might be a little premature don't you think? I've read of GenII owners performing this Mod and being very happy with the results. The relative 'tightness' of the throttle is Qualitative and subject to personal opinion. I considered doing the unwind but AudioVox solved my aching wrist on long trips issue.
Gunny!
I, as well as several others that I know, still had pretty stiff throttles on their Gen IIs. (Mine is an 08) It compared 1 for 1 with my (05) Gen I, so I did the mod. Best/cheapest farkle I've done. I thin I agree with the OPs last post... BE SURE YOU NEED THIS MOD before performing it and be ready to "undo" it if you don't like the results.
A few more things I have noticed over the years on BOTH generations of the FJR as it relates to this mod:
1. Not all throttles have the same tension and therefore not all NEED to have this done.
2. Not all springs seem to "seat" back in the slot after the unwrap. This shows an inconsistency as stated above. (I've personally done this on several bikes for others who were "afraid"? to do it.
3. If you are like me, you like to have all the slack out of the cable in order to have immediate throttle response when you twist. "To hell with the books sloppy recommendation, I want it to rev as soon as I start twisting!" If this is the case, it will slow your return. I adjusted the slack out and my throttle was slow to return. I returned it to the stock "slightly sloppy" setting and it snaps back without issue. Might be something to consider.
4. ANY aftermarket add-on or adjustment will affect the return of the throttle. Cruise control, grips, grip-puppies, vista-cruise, bar-ends or even just the grip sliding up against the throttle assembly after a long, hot ride will change the resistance and cause return issues. Not to mention using a lubricant that gets "sticky" with age on the throttle tube. (By the way, the best is a dry lubricant; it won't gum up like grease can and it won't collect dirt like oil can. Think Graphite lube!)
5. Unlike most mods, this is affecting a CRITICAL system on your FJR. Don't do this unless you are ABSOLUTELY SURE about it, willing to undo it if needed and willing to accept any additional risk that may be associated with it. A slow-returning, non-returning or stuck throttle can kill you and/or others! (OK, disclaimer complete)
6. Finally, I would not recommend "living with" a throttle that is not 100% confidence-inspiring. If you are no longer comfortable with the reaction of your throttle, fix it.
JMHO.