Here is a picture of the new choke cable return springs for the 650. As you can see the new ones are alot stronger than the old ones. I put them in along with a new choke cable two weeks ago and so far so good.


new springs

 

Thanks for the pics. WOW!!what a difference.Is this something you done because you were having problems or did you do it to keep from having problems?Just wondering if mine has the weak springs or not.No problems on mine yet,but would still like to see.

 

where did you get new springs and how much?

 

I got the springs at my dealer at no cost. My choke was staying on because the old springs were to weak to push the choke plungers back out. If you're not having choke related problems then you don't have to worry about changing them. It's sort of like a silent recall I guess.

 

MudSeeker do you have any idea what the part numbers were for the replacement springs

 

DustinMinnesota, Sorry but I have no idea what the part numbers are for the new springs.

 

What are the symptoms of the choke springs being to weak. Is yours some of the first models out and the newer models have the mod done???

 

Thanks for all your information and digital photos.
Sorry for getting in this discussion so later, but what were the symptoms that caused you to change the springs ?
Backfiring, hard starting, poor mileage, hesitation ?
Having some of those problems with my stock 650.
Thanks again.

 

Fred244, Sounds like your choke is staying on. They're the same symptoms my 650 had before I replaced the choke cables and springs. No problems since.