Hi guys,
I know the XSR700 community is pretty quiet so far, but I just wanted to let you know that I've just did the "R6 throttle" mod on the bike, after having seen it in the MT07 / FZ07 threads.
Quick recap, changing the throttle tube to that of the R6 (i think 2006 / 2008 and later) changes the ratio of the spin, which basically means that from zero to WOT (wide open throttle), less wrist twist is needed.
So I went to the local garage, and bought the OEM R6 throttle (it's called a grip assy lolol), and when it arrived, I couldn't fit it because the housing didn't fit. (I'll add pictures tomorrow). So I had to also order the throttle housing, which is the plastic bit that has two screws in it that connects the throttle tube to the handlebars. The housing came and it was full metal, which was nice.
Okay, having done this, the bike is COMPLETELY different.
My current set up has the akra carbon low pipe (no baffles...standard), and I have the power commander installed, with a custom map dyno-tuned.
Having the throttle grip installed here makes the bike so much more responsive and agile. There is no more 'slack' turn that exists before the throttle engages.
It's just immediate power, and on the motorways, I can turn the throttle to its ends without having to reposition my wrist.
I've noticed the front wheel coming up (only very slightly because I'm scared ) on hard accelerations in first or second gear, which puts a smile on my face.
EDIT: I got into a bit of a race off the line with this obnoxious Harley rider, I lost completely because I went full throttle in first gear so my wheel came up about half a metre. I looked like a pure badass (pissed myself), then floored him obvs after 15 meters.
All in all, the entire operation cost me about £40, and I highly recommend it to all owners.
Cheers for reading.
I know the XSR700 community is pretty quiet so far, but I just wanted to let you know that I've just did the "R6 throttle" mod on the bike, after having seen it in the MT07 / FZ07 threads.
Quick recap, changing the throttle tube to that of the R6 (i think 2006 / 2008 and later) changes the ratio of the spin, which basically means that from zero to WOT (wide open throttle), less wrist twist is needed.
So I went to the local garage, and bought the OEM R6 throttle (it's called a grip assy lolol), and when it arrived, I couldn't fit it because the housing didn't fit. (I'll add pictures tomorrow). So I had to also order the throttle housing, which is the plastic bit that has two screws in it that connects the throttle tube to the handlebars. The housing came and it was full metal, which was nice.
Okay, having done this, the bike is COMPLETELY different.
My current set up has the akra carbon low pipe (no baffles...standard), and I have the power commander installed, with a custom map dyno-tuned.
Having the throttle grip installed here makes the bike so much more responsive and agile. There is no more 'slack' turn that exists before the throttle engages.
It's just immediate power, and on the motorways, I can turn the throttle to its ends without having to reposition my wrist.
I've noticed the front wheel coming up (only very slightly because I'm scared ) on hard accelerations in first or second gear, which puts a smile on my face.
EDIT: I got into a bit of a race off the line with this obnoxious Harley rider, I lost completely because I went full throttle in first gear so my wheel came up about half a metre. I looked like a pure badass (pissed myself), then floored him obvs after 15 meters.
All in all, the entire operation cost me about £40, and I highly recommend it to all owners.
Cheers for reading.