Dealership says no to "unwind throttle spring"

[bang-n-gearz]

I was hanging out at my local Yami-dealer as it's right down the street from my office. Commented about I am going to pull my tank this weekend and unwind the center throttle spring one revolution because dang throttle return is excessive, more than my other bikes.

"they" avised not to, as they don't because of liability exposure.

obviously I am now obsessing on doing it or not I have pulled all the threads there is regarding how to do it. Just slip the middle throttle spring of the tab, let it go, and it comes back around and catches "right?"

I don't have anything to fear do I ?? It appears that many a FJR owner has done it for obvious reasons...does everyone do it?

feedback welcome..... sorry I am kind of OCD on some things.

Buck Reynolds *** 05 FJR

DlS. TX

 

[rmcobb]

I was hanging out at my local Yami-dealer as it's right down the street from my office. Commented about I am going to pull my tank this weekend and unwind the center throttle spring one revolution because dang throttle return is excessive, more than my other bikes.
"they" avised not to, as they don't because of liability exposure.

obviously I am now obsessing on doing it or not I have pulled all the threads there is regarding how to do it. Just slip the middle throttle spring of the tab, let it go, and it comes back around and catches "right?"

I don't have anything to fear do I ?? It appears that many a FJR owner has done it for obvious reasons...does everyone do it?

feedback welcome..... sorry I am kind of OCD on some things.

Buck Reynolds *** 05 FJR

DlS. TX

I just did it a couple weeks ago. No big deal. Kind of hard getting the right tool in there to unhook it, but it just spins around and catches again. Made a difference on mine for sure. There are enough folks who have done it so I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

[BwanaDik]

I was going to do it but mine got stuck between the TB and the linkage. Luckily I had tied a string on to it before I let it go so I was able to wind it back into the original position. I didn't feel like wedging a screwdrived or something between the TB and the linkage to make enough space for it to pass.

My dealer said basically the same thing, and probably for good reason.

Several riders here report the throttle does not completely close after they released the spring one turn. YMMV

Get a Throttlemeister or equal, no roblems after that

 

[Groo]

5 years and counting since I did it... no issues here.

 

[Big Sky]

I'm not much of a wrench so usually have my dealer do the work, other than oil changes and pulling wheels for tire installs. My dealer also said no to a throttle return spring unwind. Unspoken: they don't want any liability. I can't blame 'em. Same reason no one will fix a motorcycle tire, I guess. Their insurance companies tell them what they can and can't do.

 

[luvtoride]

I see that your bike is an '05. Are you the original owner? If not, are you sure the previous owner didn't already unwind the spring once?

 

[Geezer]

:lol: Of course your dealer is going to say no to unwinding the spring. I bet they say no to using diesel oil and car filters as well.

Just imagine what they'd say if you asked them to install a car tire.

I don't see how a throttle friction device is the same as releasing the spring tension on the throttle. I need both to be happy. The spring release makes it easier to control the throttle when riding hard in the twisties, and the throttle lock makes it easier to cruise for long distances.

 

[BwanaDik]

:lol: Of course your dealer is going to say no to unwinding the spring. I bet they say no to using diesel oil and car filters as well.
Just imagine what they'd say if you asked them to install a car tire.

I don't see how a throttle friction device is the same as releasing the sprint tension on the throttle. I need both to be happy. The spring release makes it easier to control the throttle when riding hard, and the throttle lock makes it easier to cruise for long distances.

Yes, you are correct! However, I use the Throttlemeister to get to the twisties so my wrist is not tired when I get there. I guess I've either overcome or gotten used to the spring stiffness affecting my throttle action when riding hard.

 

[ionbeam]

I see that your bike is an '05. Are you the original owner? If not, are you sure the previous owner didn't already unwind the spring once?

Regardless if it's been done or not, bang'n says the throttle is too stiff. As long as there is still enough spring to return the throttle it shouldn't matter if the spring was released one or two turns.

It isn't totally risk free, a few have had the spring fail to catch and it completely unwound; a real PITA to fix.

There were a number of Gen I unspringers, but it became real popular with the later Gen IIs.

We assume that the throttle tube & the throttle cables move freely; the throttle pulley isn't binding and they all are properly maintenanced (lubed).

 

[brazos parker]

My local dealership said "NO" to adding any kind of throttle lock...for liability reasons. I didn't even bother to ask abt releasing the throttle spring 1 turn. And, I haven't done it myself. I guess I've just gotten use to the throttle action as is.

 

[Patriot]

will a G2 farkle solve the problem without unwinding the spring ???

 

[ionbeam]

will a G2 farkle solve the problem without unwinding the spring ???

Not on bang's Gen I.

Edit: On second though, if he is willing to give up some throttle response, the G2 would give some throttle effort relief in the 3k rpm area of the throttle, but no relief after ~4.5k rpm.

 

[petey]

I dont think unwinding the center throttle spring one rev does anything at all. I'm on my third feej that I unwound the center spring completely and still have enough spring tension for throttle to return without any issues at all.

 

[Silent]

2 years and counting, no issues with mine unwound.

 

[JR'SFJR]

G2, throttle cable slack adjust, and one turn on the spring. A friend has a stock 06 FJR with only 10,000. He has a Corbin seat he doesn't like and wanted to try my Sargent, so we switch bikes. It was back to fighting the throttle for me on the 06, making it more difficult to make smooth shifts. We got to our distination and I asked him what he thought of the Sargent seat. His first comment was not about the seat, but how easy and smooth the throttle was, helping with smooth shifts and hand fatigue Next he liked my Helibar triple tree setup for seating position. Last, he liked the Sargent better than the Corbin. If you are afraid of the spring release, spend the money for the G2 throttle tammer and adjust the slack in the cable. Each help some.

 

[radman]

I did it, and it killed me. Immediately. Didn't hurt much though.

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

I did it, and it killed me. Immediately. Didn't hurt much though.

145 HP without a throttle return spring can do that...!

Harleys used to be that way (no throttle return spring) -- but then, they didn't have 145 HP... :blink:

 

[Capt. Bob]

I did it, and it killed me. Immediately. Didn't hurt much though.

R.I.P. :dirol:

 

[RadioHowie]

I did it, and it killed me. Immediately. Didn't hurt much though.

145 HP without a throttle return spring can do that...!

Harleys used to be that way (no throttle return spring) -- but then, they didn't have 145 HP... :blink:

Well, if ya put a decimal point between the 4 and 5....................................

Jes sayin'