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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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does anyone know where I can get a new spring for the throttle mechanism? the one I have seems to be getting weak and isn't returning the throttle when I let my foot off the pedal. its an 89' tpi.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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That problem is not usually a weak spring. The throttle shaft tends to wear out the holes that it rides in, in the TB causing irregular throttle return. If its the spring, its not real common.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Thats very possible. I took the TB off and cleaned it, and it worked ok for a few weeks. is there any way to fix that? or do I need a new TB?
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