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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: Syl on July 12, 2012, 12:01:31 AM

Title: Most of The Play Out of The Throttle
Post by: Syl on July 12, 2012, 12:01:31 AM

I wasn't satisfied with "the Play" in my hand throttle so I tightened it up to very little play and I can't believe the difference it gave me in throttle control. I used to have to creep into the throttle up which was always touchy and had taken too much time. Now, I'm into throttling up when I need it without worrying about slowly sneaking up on it! It is more enjoyable for me....

Title: Re: Most of The Play Out of The Throttle
Post by: jan.strydom on July 16, 2012, 07:49:54 AM

 :) :) :) :) ;D

Title: Re: Most of The Play Out of The Throttle
Post by: Vivo on July 16, 2012, 08:38:05 AM

i'm thinking on doing the same. the play is about half an inch.

Title: Re: Most of The Play Out of The Throttle
Post by: Syl on July 16, 2012, 11:59:10 AM

Yet to this day, I am surprised just how much difference there is in my control and comfort in this. I have but very little play left..in other words, just enough to say there is a bit of play. 1/2 inch as you have would drive me crazy! My adjustment didn't bother the idle but gave me seriously better control around turns etc. I am not a mechanic or an authority and I did check with service with what I did and this along with the larger hand grips makes life easier...for me anyway! Good Luck

Title: Re: Most of The Play Out of The Throttle
Post by: drifter on July 17, 2012, 02:11:59 PM

did that with mine to before and added a quick throttle.

Title: Re: Most of The Play Out of The Throttle
Post by: whiteknight on July 17, 2012, 05:42:18 PM

i adjusted my throttle so i have about 2-3mm play on the throttle. makes it more instantanious.

Title: Re: Most of The Play Out of The Throttle
Post by: ce on July 17, 2012, 08:47:53 PM

Yeah, a motorcycle mechanic will tighten the throttle cable and charge you for a "tune up".

Number one performance mod.

Title: Re: Most of The Play Out of The Throttle
Post by: Syl on July 17, 2012, 11:03:14 PM

It doesn't take much to do this yourself and I at first did not know how until way back on a forum for my 300 I read how to do so...I owe much to these forums and keep thanking the people that put and keep this together...we all owe them thanks...at least I do for sure!

Title: Re: Most of The Play Out of The Throttle
Post by: davisX500 on July 22, 2012, 10:49:08 PM

mine had about 1/4 inch play i adjusted it and it is alot better love it.
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