[andyb]

I dont know where you get the 1/4 throttle thing from?

To start at the beginning, a 999 throttle is 94 degrees zero to hero........

this as i and others have found is a two grip thing and difficult to use. The problem is that it is a twin cable item. Dont get fooled by any talk about the need for a closing cable due to the size of engine etc ....and the need for bigger springs or different throttle cams.....

The simple answer is the 999cc engine was fitted in the 998R.......with a single cable throttle!

Now, the 916-998 range throttle has virtually been the same since the beginning, apart ffrom the cold start thing being removed. The beauty of it is its a 60 degree zero to hero.......so you are now a 1/3 quicker. the single cable means you need a new cable if you fit it to the 999, and the 998 one is too short. It costs about a £10 to have one made...........


job done.

I do note on the jhp site that they now supply a twin cable billet throttle for £150.....it does look nice and has the quicker action.