Throttle issue

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Throttle issue

Post by donkeychomp » Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:27 pm

Ever since I've owned the LJ the throttle has been way to light, makes it hard to maintain a constant speed over rough ground. I've had the big coil spring off the actual pedal but it can't be wound up any tighter. Would a stiffer spring on the carb work or would that damage it?
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Re: Throttle issue

Post by Jordi » Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:55 pm

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Re: Throttle issue

Post by zook123 » Tue Apr 10, 2018 12:27 pm

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Re: Throttle issue

Post by Anton » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:19 pm

I don't know about damaging the carb, but I think this is the reason so many people add a hand throttle, mate. Shouldn't be the hardest thing to do, should it?
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Re: Throttle issue

Post by donkeychomp » Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:00 pm

Yes but it's when I use it on the road as well. The potholes here are insane after that weather. Softer shocks would help but that costs a damn sight more than a small spring. Going to try some and see.
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