I pretty much try not to modify stock parts if possible.
So I don't know if I'll bend/cut the stock springs .. despite the fact that I have some extras.
Unless I have to I suppose.
Plus .. springs being made from spring-steel .. they often don't take bending without starting microcracks (even with heat) .. which will certainly leave me stranded at sometime.
tried 2 good autoparts stores .. no go.
Might have to try an email chase from a scooter store to see if they'll measure some of their springs for other models.
but .. I DID switch back to an unaltered variator half tonite .. (no notches).
I get 40 to 42 mph top speed .. and I don't need any gravity or wind or aerodynamec assist to get there .. it pulls clean to top.
It also increases RPM a lot ... I'll guess.. modded variator - 5000rpm at 40mph .. unmodded - near 7000rpm at 40mph.
Halfway in between would be nice.
Also .. one weight end cap had broken into pieces.