Thread: 1/5 turn throttle

Why do you want to go to a slower throttle? You would need to turn the throttle 90-degrees to get what you are now getting in a 72-degree twist of the wrist.

If it is for a snatchy throttle, you will see some benefits from getting the slack out of the throttle cable.

Your ZX doesn't already have a quarter turn? Most modern sportbikes are nearly so.

A 1/5th turn is "faster" and harder to use in some ways (though I love them).

Originally Posted by gt702

Why do you want to go to a slower throttle? You would need to turn the throttle 90-degrees to get what you are now getting in a 72-degree twist of the wrist.

If it is for a snatchy throttle, you will see some benefits from getting the slack out of the throttle cable.

Whoops, backwards statement by me. Thanks for pointing that out (I need to lern2fractions).

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Your ZX doesn't already have a quarter turn? Most modern sportbikes are nearly so.

A 1/5th turn is "faster" and harder to use in some ways (though I love them).

Anyway, yes it has to be a 1/4 (i.e 90 degrees) turn on there now as I find it difficult/uncomfortable to roll my wrist/hand to WOF while tucked on the straights without completely reposititioning my grip (which frankly is awkward). Sometimes (read as most of the time) being the "wrong size" human being with shitty flexibility and riding these bikes is a major PITA.

So, my topic should read, 1/4 throttle going to a 1/5 throttle, thoughts on that.

Yeah, just do it. Don't mess with spacers or tension. Install it properly and use it.

Be sure to tell people you loan the bike to though.

I LOVED my 1/5th on the 600RR. Must have mod, IMO.

The hot set up on the SV was a R6 throttle tube which was 1/5 turn and cost $11.00 versus the $135 for the one Yoyodyne sells. Maybe there's an inexpensive option like that for your Kawi.

I have less than half the HP of your ZX-10, so be careful.. Actually, I bet you'll get used to it quickly.