Brodie
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Last January I bought a G2 Throttle Tamer along with a few other goodies. It took a while but this was a good weekend to install it.
I put the bike on center stand and removed the stock throttle tube from the handlebar and was getting ready to remove the heated grip. I figured before going through the effort it would be a good idea to compare the old with the new.
(I spent about half an hour looking for the dumb thing in my garage, perhaps it's time to clean up a little.
:glare: )
It turns out when I put it side by side with the Yamaha part the G2 was about 1/2 inch shorter. A quick check on the FJRForum verified that I got the G2 for the FJR1300A model, without factory heated grips. :angry2:
Someone posted they just modified their own throttle tube so I figured "Why Not?".
The following shows what's involved...
This is the end view of the Yamaha throttle cam. Not much of a cam, it's round - all the same diameter.
This contributes to an abrupt change when you try to input small amounts of throttle at low RPM.
I used an 1/8 inch burr in my Dremel and keep it parallel while I cut the nylon flange.
I made a cardstock template from the G2 and used it to scribe the profile on the Yamaha flange.
Cut a little - check a lot, you can always cut some more off - it's a bit harder to add material.
The modified Yamaha is on the left, G2 on the right. I still had a little more shaping to do.
After the cam profile is done, the cable guide slot needs to be cut deeper.
Make sure the width is even all the way down to the bottom of the groove.
You want to bring this end level with the cam profile. Don't grind into the other end where the cable barrel gets inserted.
Don't let my left hand throw you, the throttle is in the closed position.
This shows the throttle at full open, note the cam profile. The more you twist the throttle, the quicker it opens up.
Don't worry, it all fits. It may take you a few tries but keep at it.
When it's back together it should feel smooth.
If it feels stiff the cables may not be in the right spot. Open it up and try it again.
When I got it all buttoned up I decided to pull the tank and adjust the throttle backlash, it seemed a bit excessive.
:yahoo: Mission accomplished
.
:yahoo:
I took it for a test ride before calling it a night. I must say after 59k miles working on my throttle control, this sure seems like I'm cheating.
I can get used to it very quickly.
I now have a brand new G2 unit (with teflon bushings - it's the latest design) that I don't know what to do with. Perhaps someone can make me an offer.
Brodie
I put the bike on center stand and removed the stock throttle tube from the handlebar and was getting ready to remove the heated grip. I figured before going through the effort it would be a good idea to compare the old with the new.
(I spent about half an hour looking for the dumb thing in my garage, perhaps it's time to clean up a little.
:glare: )
It turns out when I put it side by side with the Yamaha part the G2 was about 1/2 inch shorter. A quick check on the FJRForum verified that I got the G2 for the FJR1300A model, without factory heated grips. :angry2:
Someone posted they just modified their own throttle tube so I figured "Why Not?".
The following shows what's involved...
This is the end view of the Yamaha throttle cam. Not much of a cam, it's round - all the same diameter.
This contributes to an abrupt change when you try to input small amounts of throttle at low RPM.
I used an 1/8 inch burr in my Dremel and keep it parallel while I cut the nylon flange.
I made a cardstock template from the G2 and used it to scribe the profile on the Yamaha flange.
Cut a little - check a lot, you can always cut some more off - it's a bit harder to add material.
The modified Yamaha is on the left, G2 on the right. I still had a little more shaping to do.
After the cam profile is done, the cable guide slot needs to be cut deeper.
Make sure the width is even all the way down to the bottom of the groove.
You want to bring this end level with the cam profile. Don't grind into the other end where the cable barrel gets inserted.
Don't let my left hand throw you, the throttle is in the closed position.
This shows the throttle at full open, note the cam profile. The more you twist the throttle, the quicker it opens up.
Don't worry, it all fits. It may take you a few tries but keep at it.
When it's back together it should feel smooth.
If it feels stiff the cables may not be in the right spot. Open it up and try it again.
When I got it all buttoned up I decided to pull the tank and adjust the throttle backlash, it seemed a bit excessive.
:yahoo: Mission accomplished
.
:yahoo:
I took it for a test ride before calling it a night. I must say after 59k miles working on my throttle control, this sure seems like I'm cheating.
I can get used to it very quickly.
I now have a brand new G2 unit (with teflon bushings - it's the latest design) that I don't know what to do with. Perhaps someone can make me an offer.
Brodie
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