Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > How do I convert 749r throttle to 916 style 1/4 turn ?

[KeefyB]

This looks interesting,.....expensive,but interesting!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/twistgrip-Duca...QQcmdZViewItem

[iang]

Was just about to post that KeefyB, looks good as it uses the standard cables which means no pulling the airbox to pieces, but that price, ouch !!

If we could find out who makes it maybe it could be sourced cheaper.

Would those plastic cams that fit other throttles not fit inside the 749/999 housing ?

[andyb]

I quite fancied thestd 748/998 throttle from domino direct in italy, it has domino written on it.......looks cools on their website.

[andyriches]

Can you believe I have just emailed them an hour ago asking if the price is a joke or a mistake

[andyb]

Isnt the corse billet one around £400............

[iang]

I think they got there name wrong, they are called "PartsPlanet" with the prices they charge they should be called "On Another Planet"

Andy if thats all you have to do on nightshift I definately need you to get me a job at your place. Sneaky, trying to buy other parts without me knowing !!!

[Carbon749]

So what mod do I need to do in the airbox ? I just thought it would be modifying the cable entrance area.

Is a 998 throttle the same as a 996 / 916 version ?

[KeefyB]

Originally Posted by Carbon749

So what mod do I need to do in the airbox ? I just thought it would be modifying the cable entrance area.

Is a 998 throttle the same as a 996 / 916 version ?

You have to pull the airbox apart to gain access to the throttle bodies and the brackets where the cables attatch.
The 998 throttle is basically the same as the 916/996 throttle.The only differance is the older bikes used a 'cold start' button underneath to crack open the butterflies while the 998 uses a lever the same as 749/999.

Forgot to mention,my wifes Y2k M900i.e uses the same throttle as the 998.The injection throttle bodies and mechanism is very similar to the ones fitted to the superbikes,.....cant see why the cable would'nt fit either.