Just did the R1 throttle mod

Dave · 05-13-2011, 12:58 AM

And apparently its waaay easier on 954s (and i assume 929s) than on the 1000rr. pulled everything apart, loosened the cables at the throttle body, and slapped it right in. no clearance problems at all. hairsprays gotta dry but im hoping to take it for a spin tomorrow. goes to wot super easy with no regrip though

for those that don't know, for some boneheaded reason yamaha's r1 and r6 have larger throttle cams than the standard size the other three use. when placed in one of the standard sized bikes they become 1/5th and 1/6th turn respectfully.

Porkchop · 05-13-2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

And apparently its waaay easier on 954s (and i assume 929s) than on the 1000rr. pulled everything apart, loosened the cables at the throttle body, and slapped it right in. no clearance problems at all. hairsprays gotta dry but im hoping to take it for a spin tomorrow. goes to wot super easy with no regrip though

for those that don't know, for some boneheaded reason yamaha's r1 and r6 have larger throttle cams than the standard size the other three use. when placed in one of the standard sized bikes they become 1/5th and 1/6th turn respectfully.

Wouldn't that make throttle precision a bit choppy?

101lifts2 · 05-13-2011, 03:08 AM

Is this making the throttle easier or changing the amount of opening to W.O.T?

I need to get a 1/4 throttle on my ZX6r.

Particle Man · 05-13-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Wouldn't that make throttle precision a bit choppy?

So does having to regrip to get to WOT...

TYEster · 05-13-2011, 09:23 AM

People swear by the R6 throttle on the newer gsxrs.

OneSickPsycho · 05-13-2011, 09:30 AM

You can also do it with a piece of PVC tubing... it's on my list for the Tiller.

Dave · 05-13-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Is this making the throttle easier or changing the amount of opening to W.O.T?

I need to get a 1/4 throttle on my ZX6r.

Stock is 1/4.

Dave · 05-13-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Wouldn't that make throttle precision a bit choppy?

A bit more I'm sure but I'll learn to adjust. Besides, its jersey we don't have any corners here

Dave · 05-13-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

You can also do it with a piece of PVC tubing... it's on my list for the Tiller.

True, I wanted the simplicity of an oem part here though

OneSickPsycho · 05-13-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

True, I wanted the simplicity of an oem part here though

And I want the cheapness and frustration of a DIY part.

05-13-2011, 12:58 AM	#1
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Just did the R1 throttle mod And apparently its waaay easier on 954s (and i assume 929s) than on the 1000rr. pulled everything apart, loosened the cables at the throttle body, and slapped it right in. no clearance problems at all. hairsprays gotta dry but im hoping to take it for a spin tomorrow. goes to wot super easy with no regrip though for those that don't know, for some boneheaded reason yamaha's r1 and r6 have larger throttle cams than the standard size the other three use. when placed in one of the standard sized bikes they become 1/5th and 1/6th turn respectfully. __________________ TWF Post whore #6

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101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Is this making the throttle easier or changing the amount of opening to W.O.T? I need to get a 1/4 throttle on my ZX6r. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

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05-13-2011, 09:23 AM	#5
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	People swear by the R6 throttle on the newer gsxrs.

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OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	You can also do it with a piece of PVC tubing... it's on my list for the Tiller.