R1 throttle upgrade

[Guest]

So it's a tradeoff, really. Either less to WOT using more force, or reposition my wrist to get to WOT. Is the force that much noticeable? Maybe invest in a new cable as well?

Yes, it is a trade off. A certain amount of work has to be done in compressing the return springs as you open the throttle.

Work = Force X Distance

If you reduce the distance the work is performed over then the force has to go up. There is no other way this can work. The only way you will know is to try it and see. The CV carbs (assuming your bike has CV's) all have such light return springs on them that I don't think it is an issue. At least it isn't for me and I am just a pasty office boy with very few callouses on my hands and no blacksmith wrists.

You are massively over thinking this. In the time you have spent typing you could have went down to your favourite hardware store, bought the PVC, cut it to fit and then went for a test ride. If the effort is too high then I would lube the throttle cable. If that doesn't do it, then put a new cable on.


Mark

 

[Anthony]

Well I'm just trying to figure out other things I can do with my bike until I get it running. She is just sitting there taunting me and I want to work on her more...

 

[Guest]

Well I'm just trying to figure out other things I can do with my bike until I get it running. She is just sitting there taunting me and I want to work on her more...

Fair enough. Go buy the PVC and make a sleeve up to pass the time, then go work on whatever is keeping you from having a running bike.


Mark

 

[Anthony]

So are the pipe dimensions in that thread? And say I want to replace the throttle cable eventually, where should I go for the replacement/upgrade?

 

[Guest]

So are the pipe dimensions in that thread? And say I want to replace the throttle cable eventually, where should I go for the replacement/upgrade?

Yep: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=135697

As for the throttle cable, I haven't bought one for ages and the last one was an OEM replacement. I would think any of the usual suspects for cheap OEM parts would be fine.


Mark