R6 throttle twistgrip mod. - SV650.org

03-04-13, 08:00 AM

All i can say is if you haven't done it then do it, especially if you have a curvy. Seriously, for the sake of £10 for the part it really transforms the bike and makes it a lot more enjoyable to ride. Throttle is more responsive and just a whole lot better

Note: make sure that you adjust any excess slack out the throttle cable when you do it.

03-04-13, 08:58 AM

At the high risk of sounding like a noob, what is this R6 throttle mod you speak of? :P

03-04-13, 09:04 AM

It's basically replacing the stock SV throttle grip/assembly with one from a Yamaha R6. It shortens up the throttle travel so that the distance from fully closed to fully open is less. In real terms it makes the throttle more responsive to rider input. It's a straight swap on a curvy, but I think there is some slight cutting of the new part involved to fit it to a pointy.

03-04-13, 09:38 AM

I've got oxford heated grips on.. Does it replace the grips themselves (useless to me) or is it just the tube inside the grip?

I hope that makes sense?

TIA

03-04-13, 09:39 AM

Its funny, for the street I much prefer modulating the throttle using the standard throw. Its only on the track where I've ever really found the need to wind it quickly to the stop. But I also use heated grips which make a larger grip and is much more comfortable to use (easier grip, less fatigue).

03-04-13, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beetrootkiller

I've got oxford heated grips on.. Does it replace the grips themselves (useless to me) or is it just the tube inside the grip?

I hope that makes sense?

TIA

Just the tube.

maviczap · 03-04-13, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beetrootkiller

I've got oxford heated grips on.. Does it replace the grips themselves (useless to me) or is it just the tube inside the grip?

I hope that makes sense?

TIA

Just the throttle tube (inside bit), but only on a curvy. Not sure its such a issue on a pointy

03-04-13, 09:44 AM

Thanks for both the answers,

Would this work? I just picked the cheapest one I could see on eBay..

maviczap · 03-04-13, 09:49 AM

Pass, probably, I just went into my dealer and ordered any R6 tube.

Worked a treat on my curvy.

Do a search on here, as there might be issues with fitting it to a pointy.

03-04-13, 09:57 AM

Have a look at this article. Has the part number you need, I think it's from an 03-04 R6:

http://canyonchasers.net/shop/bike/r6-throttle.php

03-04-13, 08:00 AM	#1
Pricey12 Guest Posts: n/a	R6 throttle twistgrip mod. All i can say is if you haven't done it then do it, especially if you have a curvy. Seriously, for the sake of £10 for the part it really transforms the bike and makes it a lot more enjoyable to ride. Throttle is more responsive and just a whole lot better Note: make sure that you adjust any excess slack out the throttle cable when you do it.

03-04-13, 08:58 AM	#2
Theghostinside Guest Posts: n/a	Re: R6 throttle mod At the high risk of sounding like a noob, what is this R6 throttle mod you speak of? :P

03-04-13, 09:04 AM	#3
Pricey12 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: R6 throttle mod It's basically replacing the stock SV throttle grip/assembly with one from a Yamaha R6. It shortens up the throttle travel so that the distance from fully closed to fully open is less. In real terms it makes the throttle more responsive to rider input. It's a straight swap on a curvy, but I think there is some slight cutting of the new part involved to fit it to a pointy.

03-04-13, 09:38 AM	#4
Beetrootkiller Guest Posts: n/a	R6 throttle mod. I've got oxford heated grips on.. Does it replace the grips themselves (useless to me) or is it just the tube inside the grip? I hope that makes sense? TIA

03-04-13, 09:39 AM	#5
Runako Guest Posts: n/a	Re: R6 throttle mod. Its funny, for the street I much prefer modulating the throttle using the standard throw. Its only on the track where I've ever really found the need to wind it quickly to the stop. But I also use heated grips which make a larger grip and is much more comfortable to use (easier grip, less fatigue).

03-04-13, 09:44 AM	#8
Beetrootkiller Guest Posts: n/a	R6 throttle mod. Thanks for both the answers, Would this work? I just picked the cheapest one I could see on eBay..

03-04-13, 09:49 AM	#9
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: R6 throttle mod. Pass, probably, I just went into my dealer and ordered any R6 tube. Worked a treat on my curvy. Do a search on here, as there might be issues with fitting it to a pointy. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

03-04-13, 09:57 AM	#10
Pricey12 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: R6 throttle mod. Have a look at this article. Has the part number you need, I think it's from an 03-04 R6: http://canyonchasers.net/shop/bike/r6-throttle.php

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