Throttle sensitivity - Curvy? - SV650.org

20-08-12, 10:06 AM

Hi all. I've been searching Google for answers and it seems that it's just normal for the SV650 to have a really sensitive throttle. I have a 2000 nekkid model but just wanted clarification on this as it seems I'm constantly fighting with the throttle to maintain a steady speed, mainly at lower speeds.

To explain further, it's like I have to hold the throttle firmly in one really precise position to cruise along at 30mph, if I deviate just a really tiny amount off suddenly I'm engine braking quite hard, a really tiny amount on and I'm accelerating.

If this is normal then that's fine, I can get used to it, but just seems like I have no margin of error, so to speak.

20-08-12, 10:08 AM

Read through the thread below. It may help.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=55459

20-08-12, 10:10 AM

Edit sorry this is for a pointy. My bad

Bibio · 20-08-12, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodfella

I have a 2000 nekkid model

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkid413

Read through the thread below. It may help.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=55459

above is no good for curvy

20-08-12, 10:35 AM

Yep, misread it as im viewing on my phone. Note to self - book eye test

20-08-12, 10:58 AM

I keep forgetting your speedcameras take a picture from behind, perverts. They do flash nicely, but they don't send fines to Norway, or so I've heard *cough*
I was going to suggest who cares about accurate speeds, but nevermind.

20-08-12, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedyandypandy

I keep forgetting your speedcameras take a picture from behind, perverts. They do flash nicely, but they don't send fines to Norway, or so I've heard *cough*
I was going to suggest who cares about accurate speeds, but nevermind.

We got flashed from the front once. We wasn't doing anything extravagant think we was going 50 in a 40. Lucky t'was from the front.

yorkie_chris · 20-08-12, 11:11 AM

Balance carbs, can help.

Biker Biggles · 20-08-12, 11:13 AM

As can throttle cable slack adjustment.If its set up too tight there is no fine control.

johnnyrod · 20-08-12, 11:58 AM

It's got plenty of torque and engine braking so if you're used to a four cylinder biek then it can seem a bit off/on. What sort of engine speed are we talking about?

20-08-12, 10:06 AM	#1
Goodfella Guest Posts: n/a	Throttle sensitivity - Curvy? Hi all. I've been searching Google for answers and it seems that it's just normal for the SV650 to have a really sensitive throttle. I have a 2000 nekkid model but just wanted clarification on this as it seems I'm constantly fighting with the throttle to maintain a steady speed, mainly at lower speeds. To explain further, it's like I have to hold the throttle firmly in one really precise position to cruise along at 30mph, if I deviate just a really tiny amount off suddenly I'm engine braking quite hard, a really tiny amount on and I'm accelerating. If this is normal then that's fine, I can get used to it, but just seems like I have no margin of error, so to speak.

20-08-12, 10:58 AM	#6
speedyandypandy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Throttle Sensitivity I keep forgetting your speedcameras take a picture from behind, perverts. They do flash nicely, but they don't send fines to Norway, or so I've heard cough I was going to suggest who cares about accurate speeds, but nevermind.

20-08-12, 11:11 AM	#8
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Throttle Sensitivity Balance carbs, can help. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

20-08-12, 11:13 AM	#9
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Throttle Sensitivity As can throttle cable slack adjustment.If its set up too tight there is no fine control. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

20-08-12, 11:58 AM	#10
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	Re: Throttle Sensitivity It's got plenty of torque and engine braking so if you're used to a four cylinder biek then it can seem a bit off/on. What sort of engine speed are we talking about?

20-08-12, 10:08 AM	#2
dkid Guest Posts: n/a	Read through the thread below. It may help. http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=55459

20-08-12, 10:10 AM	#3
dkid Guest Posts: n/a	Edit sorry this is for a pointy. My bad

20-08-12, 10:35 AM	#5
dkid Guest Posts: n/a	Yep, misread it as im viewing on my phone. Note to self - book eye test

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