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Biker Biggles · 15-09-23, 04:39 PM

Kawasaki had issues when they swapped from carbs to Fi in the early 2000s with snatchy throttle response. I rode a carby ZX9R which was smooth as silk and a mate bought a new Z 1000Fi. I thought it was barely ridable at town speeds despite having the same engine. Similar problems at Yamaha when they "upgraded" the Fazer 1000 carby to the FZ1 and ruined a great bike. Maybe they never quite perfected smooth throttle responce.

15-09-23, 04:39 PM	#8
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	Re: What is acceptable? Kawasaki had issues when they swapped from carbs to Fi in the early 2000s with snatchy throttle response. I rode a carby ZX9R which was smooth as silk and a mate bought a new Z 1000Fi. I thought it was barely ridable at town speeds despite having the same engine. Similar problems at Yamaha when they "upgraded" the Fazer 1000 carby to the FZ1 and ruined a great bike. Maybe they never quite perfected smooth throttle responce. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.