Can Long Springs on Seat be adjusted

[MotoMagz]

I would like to stiffin up the springs on this seat.It bottoms out and hits top of seat post.I did change the seat clamp to fit a new style cruiser,last picture shows original hardware.Any suggestions would be great. Thanx MotoMagz

 

[KilroyCD]

I don't know of any way to adjust the springs on a vintage seat such as that. Especially a long-spring Troxel (as that appears to be). That saddle is too valuable to try to modify, so I personally wouldn't attempt anything beyond changing the clamp over to fit a modern seat post.
I ran into a similar problem with a Persons Majestic saddle (not a long spring type, though) and ultimately replaced it with a modern-made retro style springer saddle I bought through BikeWorldUSA.com. http://www.bikeworldusa.com/product_info.php/cPath/124_25_26_62/products_id/545
I'm no lightweight, and the springs are plenty stiff enough. I've put that saddle on several of my bikes, including my Whizzer.

 

[Mountainman]

looks pretty darn easy
to remove nuts
go and buy a spring that will slip just over long bolt -- inside other springs
all the way from top to bottom
should add a lot to it
we like those springy dingy THINGS -------------- ???????
MM

 

[MotoMagz]

looks pretty darn easy
to remove nuts
go and buy a spring that will slip just over long bolt -- inside other springs
all the way from top to bottom
should add a lot to it
we like those springy dingy THINGS -------------- ???????
MM

Thanx for info Kilroy.Moutain M. there are no nuts on that thang,the ends are machined to hold the springs.thanx MotoMagz

 

[Mountainman]

that's a shame -- my mistake

Thanx for info Kilroy.Moutain M. there are no nuts on that thang,the ends are machined to hold the springs.thanx MotoMagz

my mistake
most have nuts at the ends
I looked at the picture -- come on eyes

you could ??
grind off those ends
cut some threads
add some nuts and washers so as to hold all springs
including the new one if added we mentioned above ??

it just seems that there should be some fairly easy way to do this ??
come on now brain !!
just doesn't work calling it no more !!!

MM

 

[MotoMagz]

my mistake
most have nuts at the ends
I looked at the picture -- come on eyes

you could ??
grind off those ends
cut some threads
add some nuts and washers so as to hold all springs
including the new one if added we mentioned above ??

it just seems that there should be some fairly easy way to do this ??
come on now brain !!
just doesn't work calling it no more !!!

MM

Now thats an idea...but I would hate to mess up that seat.MotoMagz

 

[Mountainman]

yes

Now thats an idea...but I would hate to mess up that seat.MotoMagz

yes -- I noticed from your pictures
it's a classic seat ---------------------------for sure
but
if done right -----it could just make it ---- the seat of them all
got a good machine shop close by with a tap and die ??
they would probably let you use it for this small job

threads cut pretty darn good into that hardened steel

MM