Getting a handle on the throttle

[Perdurable]

Start with two D batteries and press the button to the third programed setting....turn on "cant touch this".....icsorstfu:

:rof: win!!!:drool:

 

[kevin8198]

I found that when I put on a cramp buster it helped give more support and feel to the throttle so I left it on there. You could try that too. Otherwise these guys are right about finding that sweet spot with the clutch so you don't tweek the throttle with the clutch fully out.

Here's a link, you can find 'em everywhere. They are cheap too so if you don't like it just toss it
Original Motorcycle Cruise Control - Crampbuster

 

[Chevyfazer]

Has any of y'all ever tried a throttle tamer?

One of these. http://www.g2ergo.com/g2-tamer-throttle-tubes-1.html

 

[Superzoom]

Has any of y'all ever tried a throttle tamer?

One of these. G2 Tamer Throttle Tube

Never tried it, or even heard of it until now. I have heard of devices which actually make the range of throttle travel smaller, so that you can crank to wide open faster!

In my opinion, the FZ6R is a ridiculously smooth bike, with super smooth power delivery. I don't see any modification necessary. I think the fuel injection is perfect. I've never been smoother on a bike. I think it's mostly just experience that people need in order to use the throttle/clutch smoothly. You can't get much more user friendly than the FZ6R.

 

[wtnotch]

Another thing that helps is to keep your wrist loose, and in a "broken" position. If you arch your wrist you don't have as much control as if you had it relaxed. ...

I'll second the keeping the wrist loose bit.

One more thing is to grab and turn the throttle like you're opening a door knob - not like you're holding or lifting a dumbbell. It's kind of hard to describe, but if you're doing it right, your lower arm kind of rotates at your elbow and when you get on the throttle, your elbow should not drop.

It's an old motocross technique, but works really well for making small adjustments as well as letting you go WFO without regripping the throttle itself.

Russ

 

[Detrich]

^ LOL xP...

back on topic... i think it's good to gradually practice rev-matching when shifting up and down too. it actually will make the bike feel more stable and easier to control when the engine is revving in higher rpm's. rev-matching also helps prevents the rear wheel from jolting or kicking unexpectedly by smoothing out the transition between gears.

the best way to practice this is to gently open the throttle just a little bit right b4 shifting and downshifting- with the goal of trying to match the revs of the engine with the gear u r shifting in or out of.

 

[buzzbomb]

I'll throw something I did for the first couple of weeks....

Hold the throttle and the bar end at the same time. Not only is it easier to keep a steady speed in the begining but it also slows down the turning of the throttle.
I would keep my pinky and ring finger both gripping the bar end with the rest of my hand on throttle. Then moved to just the pinky, within two weeks of getting the bike my control of the throttle had vastly increased. Sometimes on bumpy roads and very long rides I still grip the bar end and use it like a cruise control/throttle lock.

Cool idea. I never thought of that.