R6 throttle tube conversion - SV650.org

28-04-05, 03:05 AM

Like the title says, I am converting my throttle tube assembly for an R6 unit. It has a shorter distance to WOT, comes with a grip that almost matches the SV unit, and it cost me a whopping $11.35 taxes incl. I'll post some impressions once I put it on, but from what others have said, it saves you having to constantly readjust your throttle hand position. It will fit both curvys and not-so-curvys (although some slight trimming is required for the later ones). For us curvy types it is a direct replacement.

Oh, BTW I am told any one would fit, but I ordered one from an 03' R6. Anyone here heard of/done this mod?

28-04-05, 10:15 AM

I know of a few racers who have tried replacement throttle tubes.

More than a few of them have ended up with impressive quick action throttles that turn out to only open 7/8 of the way!

Be careful as it's no use having 72 hp if you can only open the throttle enough to get 68 hp!

28-04-05, 10:24 AM

Hmmm

I might have to check that

29-04-05, 12:32 PM

PM ronlarimer or check his website. He has done this and there is a walkthrough on how to do it as well.

29-04-05, 01:40 PM

I've done this.

I used the instructions off Ron Larimers site.

http://www.ronlarimer.com/sv650/index.html

09-07-05, 11:20 PM

Finally did mine today. Checked I do get full throttle and it makes things very interesting indeed. Bike feels much quicker coz I'm getting on the power much easier. Before I would have had to change my grip to get it fully open, now it really is just a twist of the wrist. All it cost me was £7.42.

northwind · 11-07-05, 09:23 PM

Yup, I did mine a while back and found the same- works perfectly. It's got me using full throttle more frequently

I'd suspected I might find fine thrttle control to be harder but it's not really made any difference. Nice mod.

13-07-05, 10:30 AM

I'm picking up my R6 throttle today from a very perplexed Yamaha dealer.

I'm sure my Haynes manual will cover removing and re-fitting the standard throttle tube, but has anyone done a wlk-through guide, or able to give me a few tips or things to watch out for?

I've checked Ron Larimer's site but the shortcut no longer works and I can't find where to navigate to the install. Also tried PMing Ron but I guess he's not logged on for a couple of days.

Can anyone help out?

Cheers, Steve.

13-07-05, 10:46 AM

pm'd you with ron's contact details

TSM · 13-07-05, 11:05 AM

Any part numbers?

28-04-05, 03:05 AM	#1
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	R6 throttle tube conversion Like the title says, I am converting my throttle tube assembly for an R6 unit. It has a shorter distance to WOT, comes with a grip that almost matches the SV unit, and it cost me a whopping $11.35 taxes incl. I'll post some impressions once I put it on, but from what others have said, it saves you having to constantly readjust your throttle hand position. It will fit both curvys and not-so-curvys (although some slight trimming is required for the later ones). For us curvy types it is a direct replacement. Oh, BTW I am told any one would fit, but I ordered one from an 03' R6. Anyone here heard of/done this mod?

11-07-05, 09:23 PM	#7
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Yup, I did mine a while back and found the same- works perfectly. It's got me using full throttle more frequently I'd suspected I might find fine thrttle control to be harder but it's not really made any difference. Nice mod. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

13-07-05, 10:30 AM	#8
steve mac Guest Posts: n/a	Fitting? I'm picking up my R6 throttle today from a very perplexed Yamaha dealer. I'm sure my Haynes manual will cover removing and re-fitting the standard throttle tube, but has anyone done a wlk-through guide, or able to give me a few tips or things to watch out for? I've checked Ron Larimer's site but the shortcut no longer works and I can't find where to navigate to the install. Also tried PMing Ron but I guess he's not logged on for a couple of days. Can anyone help out? Cheers, Steve.

13-07-05, 11:05 AM	#10
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Any part numbers? __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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28-04-05, 10:15 AM	#2
Mike1234 Guest Posts: n/a	I know of a few racers who have tried replacement throttle tubes. More than a few of them have ended up with impressive quick action throttles that turn out to only open 7/8 of the way! Be careful as it's no use having 72 hp if you can only open the throttle enough to get 68 hp!

28-04-05, 10:24 AM	#3
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	Hmmm I might have to check that

29-04-05, 12:32 PM	#4
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	PM ronlarimer or check his website. He has done this and there is a walkthrough on how to do it as well.

29-04-05, 01:40 PM	#5
Couerdelion Guest Posts: n/a	I've done this. I used the instructions off Ron Larimers site. http://www.ronlarimer.com/sv650/index.html

09-07-05, 11:20 PM	#6
BURNER Guest Posts: n/a	Finally did mine today. Checked I do get full throttle and it makes things very interesting indeed. Bike feels much quicker coz I'm getting on the power much easier. Before I would have had to change my grip to get it fully open, now it really is just a twist of the wrist. All it cost me was £7.42.

13-07-05, 10:46 AM	#9
will Guest Posts: n/a	pm'd you with ron's contact details