Shorten turn to WOT?

[aan310]

Is there a throttle tube (maybe from a different bike?)That would shorten the turn to WOT on a firebolt?
Thanks

 

[2004xb12s]

Not sure but I would be very interested in finding this out. I feel like I can never get the throttle fully open on my lightning 12 and i even turn my wrist over the bars to start with

 

[konarider94]

you could try this

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-Lightning-XB12S-XB12Ss-CityX-XB12Scg/throttle-cams

 

[2004xb12s]

i just may try that...although if the pvc ring malfunctioned you would have no way to turn the throttle to get the bike home.

 

[konarider94]

if you do mark it with the tape like he sowed in the picture.

 

[2004xb12s]

good point...I think i may wait til winter to try this in case it doesnt go over well...haha

 

[konarider94]

i guess my comment kind of sucked. mark it with tape and take a picture so the rest of us can see how well it worked. i think you got the idea, but im a little jacked up on sinus meds right now. my bad

 

[07xb12sgrin]

i got to looking in the throttle slide area inside my xb. looks like you might have to shave out the difference of the pvc spacer. pretty tight clearances where the cable is directedon the bach half of the throttle. i think im going to try it though, cause i have to reposition my hand if i want full throttle from idle. my wrist just doesnt bend that much, and it would be nice to not have to reposition. if no one does it before me ill take pics while doing it and make a post.

 

[Loki]

You guys must have tiny hands. I can crank mine wide open easy.

 

[fakameanrepresent]

i saw the other thread, but can someone make like a how to? we need more how to in this forum.

 

[burgurboy]

r6 tube!

http://www.buelletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?14769-DIY-Throttle-Cam/page2

 

[07xb12sgrin]

thanks burgurboy, that will make this mod easier. and safer i think

 

[2004xb12s]

Just ordered a brand new motion pro throttle tube from ebay for 11.35 shipped.

 

[50dro]

Wow! That's a deal! Is that a drop in or are there modifications to do?

 

[2004xb12s]

If you read the how to linked above you will need to grind down the inner part of the throttle housing just a little with a dremel. Looks pretty easy but I haven't tried it yet. I will let ya know when its complete.

 

[50dro]

Yeah...I looked at both. Any benefit in using the Motion Pro tube vs. the R6 one?

 

[2004xb12s]

Nope...I actually found that the motion pro was the same price as the stock one but the shipping was $6 less for the motion pro so thats what i bought.

 

[fakameanrepresent]

I still don't get it, so how does it really works?

 

[2004xb12s]

The wider diameter throttle tube pulls more cable than the stock one which gives you more throttle per turn allowing you to be wide open without wrapping your wrist all the way around the bar.

 

[jakestolar]

so is the motion pro throttle tube plug and play per say?