Question about winding up a Vic I 0000B

[Django]

The temper of the spring will have a lot to do with resistance. It is likely that our new springs are a better alloy and more precisely tempered and a bit stiffer than the originals, but sometimes better isn't, (not a typo).

I used to ride an old BMW Boxer. They were designed to have a certain amount of power and performance. Of course, old school motorcyclists never leave things alone, but if you hopped up the engine, you better add swingarm and frame braces, change the shocks to something that can handle the performance, alter your front suspension as well and get some sticky tires, (but don't use the sticky tires if you haven't stiffened the frame and improved the suspension because the stock frame and suspension can't handle the sticky tires).

So a "better" and more powerful spring is nice in that the performance is better, but the increased power will be difficult to wind and wear the motor more quickly. Typically, you temper spring steel to about 45Rc and you need an oven that will reach up to 500 degrees C, (so a household oven will not work). You could ask the spring maker what his material and heat treat specification is. Maybe they would be interested in making some softer springs for the Victor I. It shouldn't hurt to ask.