'08 vrs '07> throttle stiffness

[Dmilan]

Hello All,

Considering a purchase of a new '08 FJR.

My BMWs need to be sold first though. One of two is scheduled to go tomorrow.

Test rode a couple used '07 FJR. Noticed a very stiff throttle action ( high effort to twist - i m o anyway). Had read about this condition.

Also had read somewhere that the '08 was going to have a resdsigned pieces/part which would help ease effort required at the twist grip.

Anyone know if the '08s have changed from earlier models in this regard. Or, is there a fix, for '08s and/or earlier model years available here in the archives?

Potential new owner,

aka Dmilan

 

[gr8eyes]

Yes there is a fix. There are 3 total springs hooked to the throttle. The stiffest is the middle one. You can unwind it 1 time and the throttle is easier to twist.

Go to google and put in fjrforum unwind throttle spring. it will shoe you pics and explain it all.

 

[Jagermeister]

This has been discussed many times, but since it's not Friday....

I've owned both an 07 (deceased) and the current 08. The 08 certainly has better throttle response & feel than the 07, from the factory. However, $65 (G2 Throttle Cam) and an hour of work (G2 install, throttle spring unwind, and Barbarian Mod) fix the 07 issues.

 

[SEA-FJR]

Go to google and put in fjrforum unwind throttle spring. it will shoe you pics and explain it all.

That brought up a lot of posts, finding the one with the (awesome) instructions took a bit of looking around. Eventually found it though.