quick action throttle

[Barrabob]

anybody know where i can get my hands on a 1/4 turn or simaler throttle I asked at my local dealers and got a blank responce.

Ohh yeh to suit a 04 6R

[Nick]

No wonder they gave you a blank look,you've already got a 1/4 turn throttle,you want a 1/5 one or even 1/6 action

http://www.brgracing.com/throttle.html

or

http://www.performancemotorcycleparts.com/, they have them in the Track and Tuning section, but i did'nt see Kwaks listed so you may have to e-mail them,and give them some abuse.

or Kawasaki Racing Division,they apparentley do them as part of the race kit.

[Barrabob]

Thats a help but it requires some modding of the cables, I rang my local kwaka dealer but didnt pay a visit sometimes the mechanics are way more knowledgeable on these things.

[NovaCoder]

I don't get on that well with my throttle either

I hate the way you can open it up 90% by twisting the wrist without moving the angle of your forearm but for that last 10% you're forced to do a passable impression of an orangutan.

It's losing me precious milliseconds on my daily run up the mountain (not to mention the RSI)...not happy

Why are they made like this, WHY

[Barrabob]

well i just thought as i use full throttle on the track all the time whats easier must be better and if you dont want full throttle dont twist it as much.

!/4 or 1/5th turn throttle would have to be way more user friendly its just not that easy to procure.

[MadKaw]

The one on my 9 was a Domino... I luved it... and so does the new owner I believe..
did a search and couldn't find much but I'd try places like Mick Hone or Phil Tainton as it came from a shop in Melbournee..

[zxsixr03]

I just replyed on kawiforums too, i say most quickk action throttles will need some modifications.

[Barrabob]

I thought i would ask around first for a simple soloution but it looks like i have to modify cables and stuff. I prefere a bolt on bolt off soloution then when you are done you can take it off and have a stock item for sale.

Might stick me head into the dealers and ask the mechanics in there what they know.

[Neka79]

mate..its so much easier to go for the "orangatang" option..just get another thumb sewn on ur wrist or sumthin??
would help ur "love" life too id reckon...

[Barrabob]

Nah neka I thought you might know sumthin about it actually its also easier to pop wheelies if ya dont have to have you elbow pointing at the ground....just use a little wrist action the whole forearm doesnt have to get involved.

[Jonno]

hmmm... do yas reckon i need one of them on me 12?
that throttle is way too responsive, i might need to lighten it a bit more!

[Barrabob]

duno maybe ask fab he has one but it came with the bike (12r) sounds like he also got one with the 9r.

[Neka79]

Nah neka I thought you might know sumthin about it actually its also easier to pop wheelies if ya dont have to have you elbow pointing at the ground....just use a little wrist action the whole forearm doesnt have to get involved.

dont u worry mate, my forearms are plenty strong

seriously..its a bit diff on a 600 to a 900...

[MadKaw]

The one on the 9 used a the std throttle cable and was a simple bolt on affair..

[MadFab]

the one on madkaws old bike works ....................shit does it work !

fabio