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The Jerkiness of Jerky Motorcyle Throttles
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<blockquote data-quote="GhidorahX" data-source="post: 1263508" data-attributes="member: 86815"><p>@yeravener:</p><p></p><p>No, and yes . . . the data that someone posted here on releasing the throttle spring by one "turn"??? looks interesting as a simple option to try to make the throttle less "heavy" . . . but I haven't gotten to the next service interval to try messing with it.</p><p></p><p>I have seen Rider mag referring to a siimilar problem with other Yamaha models, so I don't think it is "unique" . . . but, I also took the advice here to drop into a lower gear, and that has made somewhat of a difference. Coming from a 6 speed Konk to the 5 speed tranny is something I'm still working on . . . but, lower gear, much lower, has let me trail the throttle through the turns, and, it's "OK." So, what used to be a 3rd gear turn is now 2nd or even 1st; I'm learning to get it into 1st a lot more than I ever did on the Konk. Not a whole lot of cash to throw at the problem, going down the highway the problem doesn't show, only in the tight canyons where I mostly ride. Still, there the carbed Konk is the more comfortable bike to run through the turns, the FJR touchiness on the throttle makes it a little less comfy . . . but, getting used to it, one day at a time, etc,</p><p></p><p>So, best of luck on it; my mechanic buddy shot the PC-V option down, as a layer of "complication" . . . I will try out this easing the throttle spring option first, and then I might try the, throttle tube aftermarket upgrade, see how that does . . . and then, maybe mess with the PC-V option . . . . First, next step is Rocky Mayer seat . . .</p><p></p><p>Gx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GhidorahX, post: 1263508, member: 86815"] @yeravener: No, and yes . . . the data that someone posted here on releasing the throttle spring by one "turn"??? looks interesting as a simple option to try to make the throttle less "heavy" . . . but I haven't gotten to the next service interval to try messing with it. I have seen Rider mag referring to a siimilar problem with other Yamaha models, so I don't think it is "unique" . . . but, I also took the advice here to drop into a lower gear, and that has made somewhat of a difference. Coming from a 6 speed Konk to the 5 speed tranny is something I'm still working on . . . but, lower gear, much lower, has let me trail the throttle through the turns, and, it's "OK." So, what used to be a 3rd gear turn is now 2nd or even 1st; I'm learning to get it into 1st a lot more than I ever did on the Konk. Not a whole lot of cash to throw at the problem, going down the highway the problem doesn't show, only in the tight canyons where I mostly ride. Still, there the carbed Konk is the more comfortable bike to run through the turns, the FJR touchiness on the throttle makes it a little less comfy . . . but, getting used to it, one day at a time, etc, So, best of luck on it; my mechanic buddy shot the PC-V option down, as a layer of "complication" . . . I will try out this easing the throttle spring option first, and then I might try the, throttle tube aftermarket upgrade, see how that does . . . and then, maybe mess with the PC-V option . . . . First, next step is Rocky Mayer seat . . . Gx [/QUOTE]
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