In search of quicker throttle response?

[Flatstrap]

Hi all, some time ago I tried dropping the front sprocket size by 1 tooth, thinking that this would make the bike feel a bit more lively through the rev range, not that it really needs it, but why not?

This didn't achieve the result I'd hoped for, instead it made the bike feel way too peaky and required a lot more gear changes.

Anyway today I fitted a speed triple throttle tube, cost $25.00 aus, and took about 5 minutes to fit. This is what I was trying for in the first place. The bike feels like it makes it's power a lot more effortlessly due to the reduced throttle travel.

With all the slack adjusted out of the cable the throttle is not jerky and for some reason (who knows why) the bike feels happier traveling at almost legal speeds.

Highly recommend this mod, however if you fit the speed triple throttle tube, be sure to treat the throttle with more respect than usual for a while.

[Ken M1]

Make the throttle more sensitive? YIKES! That's the LAST thing I'd want! The Streety is well known for having an overly sensitive throttle (documented in both professional and non professional reviews of this bike). Smooth pavement not too much trouble but as soon as I hit some bumps, slight of hand makes the bike jerky as heck. However, this is also my first fuel injected bike. To each their own, though.

[Neanderthal]

I agree with Ken M1. If you need quicker response I would start to think there must be something wrong with your bike. Not many bikes out of the crate are quicker than the ST3, regardless of cc's.

Neanderthal

[Flatstrap]

No there's nothing wrong with the bike, its just faster.

Plus its green (an old debate) and these things have to be played with. (can't help myself)

Ken have you tried adjusting all of the free play out of your throttle cable?

The specs say to leave a little slack but this is what causes the jerkiness over bumps ect.

(I know this has been discussed before, but its getting a bit quite around here lately.)

When I first took the slack out of mine it felt like a different bike right away,hasn't jerked on bumps or chain slapped out of corners since and it has no effect on engine revs at full lock.

Plus its easy to adjust it back to the factory settings if you don't think it makes a positive difference.

The speed tube doesn't make the throttle more sensitive, it just makes the power feel on tap quicker, its quite a long wind back with the standard throttle tube.

Its my favorite mod so far and only 25 bucks :

[MacBandit]

More power quicker is not the issue with mine. I have to ease the throttle on very carefully in first and second until I'm going at least 30 other wise I'd be staring at the sky. Not that this is a bad thing I enjoy staring at the sky just not in traffic when there are cops around.

[Will]

I don't remember exactly, but I think a 2006 or so R1 throttle tube is the cheap fix for quick turning throttles for lots of different bikes. If it doesn't work, you are only out about $10. I completely understand the urge to shorten the throttle's throw so you can get to WFO just a little sooner and with less wrist flex.

[MacBandit]

Originally Posted by Will

I don't remember exactly, but I think a 2006 or so R1 throttle tube is the cheap fix for quick turning throttles for lots of different bikes. If it doesn't work, you are only out about $10. I completely understand the urge to shorten the throttle's throw so you can get to WFO just a little sooner and with less wrist flex.

The author of the thread stated that a Speed Triple throttle does just that.

[Diego]

I think the point Will was making is that the more widely available R1 throttle tube might also do the job, but less expensively.

[MacBandit]

Could be a misunderstood. Thank you.

Just FYI $25AUD is about $16.30 USD.

[Shakey]

Good Lord, my Street Triple is responsive enough as is. Once I adjusted the excess play from the cable it's got all I need, or want for that matter.