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Hi,
Who knows the required strength of the carb slide(?) spring of a 36mm dellorto.

I can buy different types of 1.1 to 1.4 kg

The carb slide will be directly connected to the throttle cable.

Thanks in advance

Joep

I think that with 2 carbs the combined force of 2 springs is very tough ( they are known for it ) so you have the option of lighter springs for dual carbs ( on some bikes these springs are the only throttle return springs ) and , I spose if your cables are short and well routed you could save yourself some wrist action and go for the lighter springs

I bought the lighter springs, and quickly followed with making new cables. All works wonderfully.
If there is one carb, and its on a dirt bike, the stiffer spring makes more sense. But trying to hold open that stiff throttle on a street bike will pump up your forearms in a short time.

Cheers, Phil

If your into making throttle cables a good cheap way is to buy mountain bike type gear cables and modify them. The better quality ones are still way cheaper than buying cable by the metre

Mc tool wrote:If your into making throttle cables a good cheap way is to buy mountain bike type gear cables and modify them. The better quality ones are still way cheaper than buying cable by the metre

Good tip Hamish. I used to make all my own cables but it's too much effort to track down the components these days, but mountain bike stuff is cheap and readily available.

This is my current setup. I have installed the 0.7 kg springs but I have also bought the 1.1 and the 1.4 kg ones.

Throttle control with splitter is from a cagiva elefant. Jetting and needle will be as per F1

Thanks for your advice