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doogalman 15-Nov-2006 06:10

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Originally Posted by Sharpy G
PS: another quick action 749/999 throttle here if someone wants one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-Quick-A...QQcmdZViewItem

Blimey!!! A bit pricey. Are they worth it.:eek:

Sharpy G 15-Nov-2006 08:27

Pro-V want like £200-250 to do this and their kit reverts to only 1 cable

So I thought this was a better option

Sharpy G 15-Nov-2006 10:32

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Originally Posted by doogalman


looks do-able at the mo'
G

doogalman 15-Nov-2006 11:59

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Originally Posted by Sharpy G
Pro-V want like £200-250 to do this and their kit reverts to only 1 cable

So I thought this was a better option

I thought there was a consencus that on the road it's a bit of a wasted thing.

Loz 15-Nov-2006 12:08

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Originally Posted by doogalman
I thought there was a consencus that on the road it's a bit of a wasted thing.


Don't care, I'd still have one!

Now ... which sells for more, a liver or a kidney?

Sharpy G 15-Nov-2006 12:13

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Originally Posted by Loz
Don't care, I'd still have one!


what have you got Loz ?

Loz 15-Nov-2006 12:23

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Originally Posted by Sharpy G
what have you got Loz ?

Not a lot, Graham!

I've just got the standard 999 twist grip, which is fine for pootling ... but it's a real pain on trackdays and some of the more spirited Sunday Morning Runs I've been on. The single cable conversion has never appealed to me, but now I know that there's a quick-action twin-cable version ... ooooohh!

Anyway, the next purchase for the 999 I make is earmarked for your attention (you may recall). But before that, I need to pay for my 750 re-build, a service for the 750 and a service for the car. :eek: :(

SlowLearner 15-Nov-2006 13:28

a bit of quick action !
 
I too talked to Pro-Twins about the single cable conversion, was put off as they 'reprofile the throttle cams' or similar which makes the change irreversible ??

So this twistgrip sound ideal.

As a complete numpty could someone tell me how hard it would be to fit ( i have the workshop manual and only today changed my rear brake pads but its been a VERY long time since i was in any way handy with a spanner !)

Steve

Sharpy G 15-Nov-2006 13:46

shouldn't be too bad from what I can see as the throttle unit is separate from the switch gear.
just 2 bolts and some cable jiggling I think

but I stand to be corrected/advised

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/at...d=1 163538448

Wylie1 15-Nov-2006 14:20

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Originally Posted by SlowLearner
I too talked to Pro-Twins about the single cable conversion, was put off as they 'reprofile the throttle cams' or similar which makes the change irreversible ??

So this twistgrip sound ideal.

As a complete numpty could someone tell me how hard it would be to fit ( i have the workshop manual and only today changed my rear brake pads but its been a VERY long time since i was in any way handy with a spanner !)

Steve


Unless Pro-Twins have changed their throttle mod, they simply replace the throttle on the 749/999 with one off a 996, hence the single cable. It also requires a longer cable. I believe the parts are approx £70. The rest is labour.


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