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Upgrade throttle tube?
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11 Jul 2016 18:08 #734622
by doped304
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I have a 78 650 c2 I just got back on the road and one of the first things I got to do something about is the throttle tube. I have drag bars with the correct length cable routed correctly but the throttle takes about 3 handfuls to twist. I have a supermoto bike and a common "upgrade" is to put a yamaha r6 throttle tube on it for a shorter twist. Is there a go to throttle tube for these old Kawasakis? Im using the stock orignial tube on the bike now.
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20 Jul 2016 09:49 #735577
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2-04 R1, 81 CSR1000, 81 LTD1000, 2-83 GPz1100, 3-79CBX, 81 CBX, 3-XS650, 84 Venture, +parts
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I would guess that you will want to replace the entire throttle housing and switch assembly to get what you are after.
2-04 R1, 81 CSR1000, 81 LTD1000, 2-83 GPz1100, 3-79CBX, 81 CBX, 3-XS650, 84 Venture, +parts
Quote "speed costs money...how fast do you want to go?" (Which Z movie?)
Universal formula for how many motorcycles one should own = n + 1, where n is how many motorcycles you own right now....
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20 Jul 2016 10:47 #735592
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I've been thinking of putting in a shim made out of aluminum wire tie. That way the cable will have to climb it and the throttle will open quicker. Looks like there's enough room.
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