throttle pre-travel adjustment

14junkie · May 26, 2012

one of the things i noticed on my first ride was that the ride by wire throttle has quite a bit of "slack" off idle.
i prefer almost no slack and usually adjust my cables to eliminate it.
is there a pre-travel adjustment?

pete

anthem · May 27, 2012

14junkie said:
one of the things i noticed on my first ride was that the ride by wire throttle has quite a bit of "slack" off idle.
i prefer almost no slack and usually adjust my cables to eliminate it.
is there a pre-travel adjustment?

pete

Are you in sport mode ? 195 Lo ? Turn it to 195High or put it in Race mode and its a lot more responsive. . Though if you're talking between idle and when it picks up and not overall responsiveness - then it might be a small cable adjustment.

14junkie · May 27, 2012

i was referring to the initial rotation of the grip that makes nothing happen....feels like there is a small amount of pre-travel before the sensor is actually contacted and rotated.
its morning now.....im going to do some fiddling around and see what i can find.

pete

14junkie · May 27, 2012

looks like there is an adjustment but it requires a special triangular shaped bit to fit the screws.
dealer item i suppose.

pete

2012DUCATI1199 · May 27, 2012

Junkie , this is called throttle " freeplay ". The shop should be able to adjust it for you quickly. Just tell them you want less freeplay in the throttle.

14junkie · May 27, 2012

thanks...i didnt know the precise term.
i find the excess freeplay very annoying.
do most choose eliminate this?

pete

2012DUCATI1199 · May 27, 2012

14junkie said:
thanks...i didnt know the precise term.
i find the excess freeplay very annoying.
do most choose eliminate this?

pete

For street riding , most just leave it at the factory setting. For racing , I've always heard riders prefer a little less freeplay. Good Luck.

Machogale99s · May 27, 2012

Agree, to much throttle travel coming off idle..... Normally would have tweaked the cable, but that option is gone! Will request an adjustment at the break in service.

14junkie · May 27, 2012

the screws seem to have a modified three point torx type socket head.
i think im going to try and grind a torx to the appropriate shape so i can adjust it
myself.

pete

oblong · May 27, 2012

14junkie said:
the screws seem to have a modified three point torx type socket head.
i think im going to try and grind a torx to the appropriate shape so i can adjust it
myself.

pete

Lets us know how that works out. I noticed the same free play on mine.

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