http://www.g2ergo.com/store/g2-street-co...-throttle/
Has anyone here tried one of these on the CB1100 before? It's something I've been wanting to do for a long time now. I've always felt like the throttle on our bikes takes too much movement. I think reducing that movement would fit my riding style much better.
How hard would something like this be to install? They have a model that fits the CB1100 so I would hope it wouldn't be too difficult but I don't have any experience with taking the throttle grip apart. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
(07-14-2016, 02:31 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I think there is a How to on one. Let me go look.
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Actually its for a Throttle Tamer, but honestly, installing a new throttle grip is not really hard and pretty much the same for all of them. http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4297
That looks like exactly what I needed. Thanks! Doesn't look like too hard of a job. If I go through with it I'll report back.
olekzap,
Did you notice the single review by a 2014 CB1100 owner on the G2Ergo web site? He seemed satisfied.
I put a similar quick turn throttle on my Vulcan 1700 and it made a big difference, but those bikes were known for a slow throttle.
On the 1100 I'd be worried that it might become too sensitive at parking lot speeds, but apparently different camming options are available. And, be prepared to remove the tank in order to access the secondary cable adjustments on the throttle bodies. You likely will need to add more slack in the cables to install and to compensate for the taller camming in the new throttle tube. I know that my adjustments at the throttle are currently maxed just to get minimal throttle free-play.
(07-14-2016, 04:07 AM)Gumby 1100_imp Wrote: [ -> ]olekzap,
Did you notice the single review by a 2014 CB1100 owner on the G2Ergo web site? He seemed satisfied.
I put a similar quick turn throttle on my Vulcan 1700 and it made a big difference, but those bikes were known for a slow throttle.
On the 1100 I'd be worried that it might become too sensitive at parking lot speeds, but apparently different camming options are available. And, be prepared to remove the tank in order to access the secondary cable adjustments on the throttle bodies. You likely will need to add more slack in the cables to install and to compensate for the taller camming in the new throttle tube. I know that my adjustments at the throttle are currently maxed just to get minimal throttle free-play.
I did see his, part of why I decided to look into it. I went ahead and ordered it. I'm interested to see how it is. Thanks for the heads up on the tank, I hadn't thought of that. Hopefully I can get it on there without going through that but we'll see.
(07-14-2016, 04:07 AM)Gumby 1100_imp Wrote: [ -> ]olekzap,
Did you notice the single review by a 2014 CB1100 owner on the G2Ergo web site? He seemed satisfied.
I put a similar quick turn throttle on my Vulcan 1700 and it made a big difference, but those bikes were known for a slow throttle.
On the 1100 I'd be worried that it might become too sensitive at parking lot speeds, but apparently different camming options are available. And, be prepared to remove the tank in order to access the secondary cable adjustments on the throttle bodies. You likely will need to add more slack in the cables to install and to compensate for the taller camming in the new throttle tube. I know that my adjustments at the throttle are currently maxed just to get minimal throttle free-play.
At slow speeds, good clutch control will fix any jerkiness.
Quote:And, be prepared to remove the tank in order to access the secondary cable adjustments on the throttle bodies. You likely will need to add more slack in the cables to install and to compensate for the taller camming in the new throttle tube.
The slack in his cable shouldn't change.
(07-14-2016, 08:57 AM)AzBob_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (07-14-2016, 04:07 AM)Gumby 1100_imp Wrote: [ -> ]olekzap,
Did you notice the single review by a 2014 CB1100 owner on the G2Ergo web site? He seemed satisfied.
I put a similar quick turn throttle on my Vulcan 1700 and it made a big difference, but those bikes were known for a slow throttle.
On the 1100 I'd be worried that it might become too sensitive at parking lot speeds, but apparently different camming options are available. And, be prepared to remove the tank in order to access the secondary cable adjustments on the throttle bodies. You likely will need to add more slack in the cables to install and to compensate for the taller camming in the new throttle tube. I know that my adjustments at the throttle are currently maxed just to get minimal throttle free-play.
At slow speeds, good clutch control will fix any jerkiness.
Quote:And, be prepared to remove the tank in order to access the secondary cable adjustments on the throttle bodies. You likely will need to add more slack in the cables to install and to compensate for the taller camming in the new throttle tube.
The slack in his cable shouldn't change.
In a perfect world it might not, but that depends how far apart the two anchor points are on the new throttle tube. If they are further apart than stock, then it may help with installation.
Having removed a few throttle tubes on various bikes, I can say that it makes removal and then installation of the new one much easier if you can first introduce some slack, then adjust them appropriately. Without slack it can be a struggle and you risk damaging or kinking the cable if you try prying the end anchors out. On my 2014 CB I would not be able to introduce any more slack without accessing the adjustment points on the throttle bodies.
(07-14-2016, 10:25 AM)Gumby 1100_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (07-14-2016, 08:57 AM)AzBob_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (07-14-2016, 04:07 AM)Gumby 1100_imp Wrote: [ -> ]olekzap,
Did you notice the single review by a 2014 CB1100 owner on the G2Ergo web site? He seemed satisfied.
I put a similar quick turn throttle on my Vulcan 1700 and it made a big difference, but those bikes were known for a slow throttle.
On the 1100 I'd be worried that it might become too sensitive at parking lot speeds, but apparently different camming options are available. And, be prepared to remove the tank in order to access the secondary cable adjustments on the throttle bodies. You likely will need to add more slack in the cables to install and to compensate for the taller camming in the new throttle tube. I know that my adjustments at the throttle are currently maxed just to get minimal throttle free-play.
At slow speeds, good clutch control will fix any jerkiness.
Quote:And, be prepared to remove the tank in order to access the secondary cable adjustments on the throttle bodies. You likely will need to add more slack in the cables to install and to compensate for the taller camming in the new throttle tube.
The slack in his cable shouldn't change.
In a perfect world it might not, but that depends how far apart the two anchor points are on the new throttle tube. If they are further apart than stock, then it may help with installation.
Having removed a few throttle tubes on various bikes, I can say that it makes removal and then installation of the new one much easier if you can first introduce some slack, then adjust them appropriately. Without slack it can be a struggle and you risk damaging or kinking the cable if you try prying the end anchors out. On my 2014 CB I would not be able to introduce any more slack without accessing the adjustment points on the throttle bodies.
In a perfect world it might not, but that depends how far apart the two anchor points are on the new throttle tube. If they are further apart than stock, then it may help with installation.
Ah, true.
On mine, IIRC, I believe there is quite a bit of slack, and I have it all adjusted out because I don't like a sloppy throttle grip.
I installed the Throttle Tamer and regret it every time I ride. For me, the original throttle felt better than the G2. I will remove it one of these days.
(07-15-2016, 02:17 PM)EmptySea_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I installed the Throttle Tamer and regret it every time I ride. For me, the original throttle felt better than the G2. I will remove it one of these days.
Does the tamer make it so there is more rotation required to open the throttle all the way or does it just change how quickly it opens from idle? I can't imagine anyone wanting more throttle movement on this motorcycle.