Thread: Throttle mod
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Old 16-Jul-2005, 11:37
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I came from a 748 to a 999 and I have struggled with the transition. But for me I think the main problems have been caused by too much play in the return throttle cable and to great a span to reach the brake lever.

I don't know if this helps but I didn't realise that if the throttle has the correct play that isn't the end of the matter. You have to also adjust the return cable to set the clearance (mine had about 6mm play and it had been to 2 dealers neither of whom spotted the problem) to stop the engine running on with the throttle closed.

My hands are not that small but because of the distance (it is set to the minimum) to the brake lever I find blipping the throttle to change down and brake at the same time while rushing at a round about quite a challenge!!!
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