Is there a way to make the throttle twist lighter?

[BP_LONDON]

After riding the S3 I realised how heavy the tiger throttle really is. I'd love to make it a little lighter....is this possible on the Tigger? I realise it is better to have a slightly heavier throttle on a touring bike but I was just wondering if it was possible to make it easier/lighter to twist.

[greg]

Solution 1. Turn off the heated grips



Solution 2. Do wrist exercises (Not that, it would lead to jerky progress)



Solution 3. Loctite the grip at around 4500rpm for constant peak torque



Solution 4. Wait for sensible solutions from another less flippant site user

[Guest]

:idea:   The only way I can think of is to fit a lighter return spring on the butterflies. Don't ask how or where to get one from coz I don't know.

[modre]

>The only way I can think of is to fit a lighter return spring on the butterflies.<



I wouldn't do that...I'd leave the heavy returns alone, but fit a light helper advance spring to lighten up the twist...it will overcome the heavy return to give you a "false" easy twist without compromising the return.



springs are available at the local hardware store

[TigerTrax]

I think I'd take a look at any friction points on the throttle grip.



If that looks OK ... pull your tank and follow the cable and make certain it's adjusted OK.  Drop some cable grease in it and work it some.



If this fails.



Refer to first posting.

[Kill Switch]

After riding the S3 I realised how heavy the tiger throttle really is. I'd love to make it a little lighter....is this possible on the Tigger? I realise it is better to have a slightly heavier throttle on a touring bike but I was just wondering if it was possible to make it easier/lighter to twist.

Grow stronger!  :D

[BP_LONDON]

After riding the S3 I realised how heavy the tiger throttle really is. I'd love to make it a little lighter....is this possible on the Tigger? I realise it is better to have a slightly heavier throttle on a touring bike but I was just wondering if it was possible to make it easier/lighter to twist.

Grow stronger!  :D

:D I used ro rock climb for many years so forearm strength is not an issue!!  :mrgreen:

[Guest]

:D I used ro rock climb for many years so forearm strength is not an issue!!  :mrgreen:

You sure that was the rock climbing?  :shock:

[BP_LONDON]

:D I used ro rock climb for many years so forearm strength is not an issue!!  :mrgreen:

You sure that was the rock climbing?  :shock:

 :shock:  :oops: