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Title: Is there a way to make the throttle twist lighter?
Post by: BP_LONDON on March 19, 2005, 07:44:44 PM

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.

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Post by: greg on March 19, 2005, 09:29:30 PM

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

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Post by: Guest on March 22, 2005, 12:52:16 AM

: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.

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Post by: modre on March 22, 2005, 01:25:46 AM

>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

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Post by: TigerTrax on March 22, 2005, 02:37:20 AM

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.

Title: Re: Is there a way to make the throttle twist lighter?
Post by: Kill Switch on March 22, 2005, 05:37:44 PM

Quote from: "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

Title: Re: Is there a way to make the throttle twist lighter?
Post by: BP_LONDON on March 22, 2005, 09:34:12 PM

Quote from: "Kill Switch"
Quote from: "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:

Title: Re: Is there a way to make the throttle twist lighter?
Post by: Guest on March 25, 2005, 12:05:01 AM

Quote from: "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:

Title: Re: Is there a way to make the throttle twist lighter?
Post by: BP_LONDON on March 25, 2005, 12:54:20 AM

Quote from: "Blacktiger"
Quote from: "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:

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