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Originally Posted by CSpronken
Here is a comparison of a K3+ and Gladius valve and springs. They are exactly the same in this diagram except for the second spring, but could also just be that the diagram is not the most accurate?
K3+: http://www.suzukipowersports.com/fic...003&fveh=10157
Gladius: http://www.suzukipowersports.com/fic...009&fveh=28491
Only the the G1 and G2 bikes have the same piston part number, gladius seems to have new pistons, so perhaps the new pistons are needed to have enough clearance?.
02: 12111-20F00-0F0
03+: 12111-20F00-0F0
Gladius: 12111-44H00-0F0
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My understanding of this setup is that where 2 springs are used, it's to stop a resonant frequency interfereing with the spring's action at certain (higher) rpms. Rather than that the cams require 2 springs to work.
I forget the physics of it, but essentially 2 lighter, different springs, have a different resonance frequency than one single heavier spring. As the 2 springs have different resonance frequencies to each other this also helps reduce it's effect at a given rpm.
I have little else of use to contribute to this thread, but will watch it with intrest, as I like it's carniverous nature.
Jambo