Home made throttle slop fix

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When I first rode the Pani on the track I couldn't get past the delayed throttle response compared to other bikes I have ridden.
It's not so noticable on the street but on the track it was very frustrating. I like to have minimal slack in my throttle so I thought I would see if I could fix it. The next few pics show how it can be done. Cost was my time only.

Below is the amount of freeplay


I machined up a piece of plastic to fit the gap.


And all fitted


Good thing is that when the throttle is put back together the plastic is actually held in place by the surrounds, it physically can't go anywhere. I've had the mod done for three weeks with no problems including three track days.
 
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what if it turns 90 degrees and stays in there with the long side?

then you're stuck at 20% throttle...
 
What do you expect, he's Australian, we Kiwis would have used a bit of #8 wire in there and it would work just as well !!!! I think it will be fine as there's nowhere it can go, maybe a bit of super glue on it to ensure it doesn't move?
 
I'm all for less slop, but not at the risk of that piece wedging itself somewhere. At the very least glue that sucker down with a plastic weld.
 
what if it turns 90 degrees and stays in there with the long side?

then you're stuck at 20% throttle...


What if we use adhesive solution, like glue or somehing (BUT WAIT UNTIL IT DRIES BEFORE CLOSING THHE HOUSING)
 
What if we use adhesive solution, like glue or somehing (BUT WAIT UNTIL IT DRIES BEFORE CLOSING THHE HOUSING)

Would you trust an open throttle to glue? I wouldnt.

Jarels option is so cheap its a no brainer dude. Dont risk your bike and life for a few buck's literally.
 
I don't see a problem with this little mod. The thing is wedged in there. All kinds of universal physics would have to break down before that thing goes anywhere.

I'm a mechanical engineering designer. I know things about parts.

Edit: In fact, I'm going to look around my garage for a piece of steel or plastic that I can grind into this shape.

Time to bust out the calipers and some beer!
 
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yeah, and amongst all laws (of physics: newton, etc.) that engineers have to follow, Murphy's is the first to follow!


So fix it in there!
 
It physically can't move. The entire housing rotates i had a good look at it to be sure. It's not Sketchy.

In all seriousness, your tracking your bike regularly so I'm sure you know what your doing. Trust me, I've done a fair amount of improvising to get back on the track to make a race, etc.

I still caution other people on mods like this though unless you know exactly what you're doing.
 

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