Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > Quick action throttle mod

[Loz]

I know a few folks have tried this on their 749/999(Murraymint, you still there mate?).

Question is, how are you getting with it? I never even considered one before, but a couple of things are making me question my decision - mainly, Donington Park (and some seriously quick Sunday Morning Blat lads I know).
Is the mod any good, usable on the road, etc? Anyone regret it? Where did you get yours and do you recommend it?

Thanks for any help here!



[Edited on 8-5-2005 by Loz]

[JPM]

Loz,

First thing I did after 30 miles was to swap the throttle assembly, well JHP did, they put the stock 9*6/998 throttle on heavier like I am used to and let turn to full throttle, you soon get used to it.

[Rally]

Hey Loz, nice to see you on the boards again.

I've got the 998 single cable throttle mod done by Pro Twins. It certainly works in terms of achieving full throttle on a single handfull but it does take more twisting force than standard. It makes blipping for downchanges a bit tricky.

[Loz]

Thanks for the suggestions and info, JP and Rally (you mended yet, mate?).
On my mate's Guzzi Le Mans III, I needed two hands to operate the throttle - not so good in the twisties to be sure. Hope the mod for the 999 isn't similar!

[Rally]

You're welcome to have a go on mine and see if you like it. I should have the parts to fix it this week

The foot is getting there. The third metatarsal is still mending and gets sore but at least I can walk properly now. I'm also back on the Triumph to get to work which saves me huge amounts of time.

[ttstu]

What roughly is the cost of the mod?

[Rally]

Can't remember... but it wasn't cheap as it involves a couple of hours taking the airbox apart to get to the throttle bodies.

"It's not the parts, guv, it's the labour, see?"

[Loz]

Originally posted by Rally
You're welcome to have a go on mine and see if you like it. I should have the parts to fix it this week

The foot is getting there. The third metatarsal is still mending and gets sore but at least I can walk properly now. I'm also back on the Triumph to get to work which saves me huge amounts of time.

Thanks for the offer, mate! Be seeing around and about soon, no doubt, glad you're mobile again!

[nathanhu]

i did mine myself using the parts shown below.
the original cable was shortened and the plastic 90 deg bend was cut off.
i then used an adjuster from a mountain bike cable ( same size) and the 996 throttle assy
i messured the freeplay needed and then attached a new nipple to the cable .
bingo job done cost about 40 bucks.


the harder question to answer is did it make the bike better......


pros-
less hand movment to required to go from closed to fully open
cons-
i felt the fine feel i had with the throttle when passing the apex was a little lost ,ie it was all or nothing ,i played with the freeplay but made no difference

in the end i think you should not listen to me, but try it youreself

[Loz]

Nathan, thanks for your info and point of view. Cheers!