r6 throttle tube
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GNoiZZ
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Have the R6 tube (white one ) since middle of last year and it's straight plug and play. Adjusted mine so that there is 0 free-play anymore...makes a big difference.
I think the essential difference is that the tube is thicker and doesn't need to turn as far for WOT. Which means overall distance from closed throttle to WOT is shorter (in sheer distance), but also what that means is you're basically opening the throttle at a faster rate when you do accelerate. I'm down!
Woody146
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So i found this pretty informative and i had also sent an email to motion pro about this , the motion pro 0094 is basically the universal replacement for all the Yam bikes camber is a little less then a true 1/5 turn just fyi ...
""""Thought I would compile some info about the differences in the various R6/R1 throttle tubes here, consolidated from some of my posts on ADV. It may help people that are confused about the conflicting info on this subject.
1999-2005 R6 - 1/5th turn 5SL-26240-01
2006-2009 R6S - 1/5th turn 5SL-26240-01
2006-2009 R6 - 1/6th turn 2C0-26240-00-00 $18 @ Ron Ayres
And the R1 throttle tube is also 1/5 turn.
If you have the black R6 throttle tube, the part number is 5SL-26240-01 and its the smaller cam 1/5 turn tube from the older R6, the R6S, or the R1. If you have the white R6 throttle tube, the part number is 2C0-26240-00-00 this is the larger cam 1/6 turn from the newer R6. """"""
Thanks cmurder!!
""""Thought I would compile some info about the differences in the various R6/R1 throttle tubes here, consolidated from some of my posts on ADV. It may help people that are confused about the conflicting info on this subject.
1999-2005 R6 - 1/5th turn 5SL-26240-01
2006-2009 R6S - 1/5th turn 5SL-26240-01
2006-2009 R6 - 1/6th turn 2C0-26240-00-00 $18 @ Ron Ayres
And the R1 throttle tube is also 1/5 turn.
If you have the black R6 throttle tube, the part number is 5SL-26240-01 and its the smaller cam 1/5 turn tube from the older R6, the R6S, or the R1. If you have the white R6 throttle tube, the part number is 2C0-26240-00-00 this is the larger cam 1/6 turn from the newer R6. """"""
Thanks cmurder!!
Woody146
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That was a quote from cmurder....not me
cmurder
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you never want any slack in your throttle, thats just my opinion, its more important to have proper snap back or position return then anything else the faster the tube returns to 0 the better .. eliminating the slack not only does it increase response but also helps with wrist fatigue , the less you have to move your wrists the better ...
My R6 tube just came in and it feels awesome! Didn't get a chance to ride but already the turn feels a lot shorter!
A few insights I had:
1) If you're a newbie, don't be afraid to pull apart the throttle wire casing. There's nothing spring loaded and you'd be really surprised by it's simple mechanism. This is definitely a mod for first time DIY'ers and extremely helpful for understanding how the throttle control works. Don't worry there's nothing you can break.
2) If your current FZ8 tube has a bit of play, the R6 tube will FEEL like it picks up the slack but you should ALWAYS ALWAYS re-adjust the free play to make sure its not overtightened or undertightened. I had my throttle adjusted to zero slack for the FZ8 throttle tube and it felt like something was wrong because the R6 tube wasn't returning to the closed position. Turns out there was some over tightening, and after I loosened up the wire lengthener and readjusted and it was perfect!
3) Graphite Powder Lube in the Throttle tube will prevent gunk buildup.
Best of Luck!!
A few insights I had:
1) If you're a newbie, don't be afraid to pull apart the throttle wire casing. There's nothing spring loaded and you'd be really surprised by it's simple mechanism. This is definitely a mod for first time DIY'ers and extremely helpful for understanding how the throttle control works. Don't worry there's nothing you can break.
2) If your current FZ8 tube has a bit of play, the R6 tube will FEEL like it picks up the slack but you should ALWAYS ALWAYS re-adjust the free play to make sure its not overtightened or undertightened. I had my throttle adjusted to zero slack for the FZ8 throttle tube and it felt like something was wrong because the R6 tube wasn't returning to the closed position. Turns out there was some over tightening, and after I loosened up the wire lengthener and readjusted and it was perfect!
3) Graphite Powder Lube in the Throttle tube will prevent gunk buildup.
Best of Luck!!
Woody146
Banned
My R6 tube just came in and it feels awesome! Didn't get a chance to ride but already the turn feels a lot shorter!
A few insights I had:
1) If you're a newbie, don't be afraid to pull apart the throttle wire casing. There's nothing spring loaded and you'd be really surprised by it's simple mechanism. This is definitely a mod for first time DIY'ers and extremely helpful for understanding how the throttle control works. Don't worry there's nothing you can break.
2) If your current FZ8 tube has a bit of play, the R6 tube will FEEL like it picks up the slack but you should ALWAYS ALWAYS re-adjust the free play to make sure its not overtightened or undertightened. I had my throttle adjusted to zero slack for the FZ8 throttle tube and it felt like something was wrong because the R6 tube wasn't returning to the closed position. Turns out there was some over tightening, and after I loosened up the wire lengthener and readjusted and it was perfect!
3) Graphite Powder Lube in the Throttle tube will prevent gunk buildup.
Best of Luck!!
Awesome write up! A day short for me though lol...I was intimidated of the throttle housing..but I moved the boot back and it just separated
good call on tension...need to check that....I lubed it with my graphite gun lube
Woody146
Banned
Good stuff man...saw this mod years ago on youtube...don't know why I waited so long...best mod to date!
