Well. I've taken the plunge and sourced an aftermarket Nylon R6 throttle tube from the US, it was still cheaper than sourcing from Yamaha UK.I've based my approach on the comments and inputs from the Yamaha R1 site , the job has been done before and seems to offer a safe upgrade. After that I guess ...

Can't wait to chase the " green meanie" over the Welsh mountains !!

Well for 1 I am not prepared to pay £70 to £120 for this kit, that is just nuts. There is always an alternative solution, especially on something so technically simple. Anyway your throttle must be good as I had a f**k of a job keeping up with you last year !!!

Excellent info , might be worth taking a day off to watch. Cheers

Blade wrote:You'll need all the help you can get to hang with the TEN

I think I will need a head start this year , she looks fast just standing still !!

It's a valid point Andy, but to keep having to take 2 handful for FOT is a pain. I am just scaling the rotation down to suit my particular style. I'll let you know how it pans out.

Done some moor digging on this topic and found out that an r6 throttle tube from post 06 R6 will fit the standard cables and give a much quicker response than the std R1 version. Will do a bit more digging but I think it will get you down to a 1/4 turn. Will let you know what I find !!

Blade , thought you were a Honda man !!! She looks ace, if its a Kawasaki its got to be Green (sorry Kwacky ) , I've still got some fantastic Scott Kawasaki leathers in Green, I think they would fit you .Need a bit of stitching and the odd patch here and there since they were cut off me before they ...

Fri,............................... prepping for painting
Sat..................................shopping then painting, maybe rugby on telly
Sun.............................painting, drinking wine and rugby on telly
..........................get all painting done in winter, summer is for riding !!!

..........aah, OK no panic then.I'll keep an eye on the thread so I can hook up with the group. Would you travel out of Liverpool ?? if so can pick me up on the way I am only 10 miles from the pier head d!!!

Hi Kwacky , do you know what others are doing or are we all just making our own way ??

Thanks Kwacky , how do I tie in with the gang, which boat are people taking and where are we staying ??? To avoid reading all the string can anyone advise me ? Thanks folks

Thanks for the inputs, I'll check out the link and the kit. I'de rather use a designed solution if possible

Hi chaps, I've been a way from the site for a while and I see there has been little dialogue on this for a month or so .........am I too late ?? I really want to go on this little jaunt>can someone update me on status .............cheers

..............its fast but when 1 handful is just not enough (facepalm) . I need a QA throttle for the above. Did some searching on Ebay as usual, (gah) the prices for kit is unbelievable, typically £60 min to £ 120 + .Not paying that !.So checked out R1 site to see other options and came across a c...

Lol! If I can fit one in my pocket it's yours !

Anyone thinking of going to NEC on Saturday ? If anyone wants to hook up just let me know, otherwise I will be on my lonesome

I have been the model of concern and sympathy for her situation no gloating............honestly!
.............well only in these posts which she cannot read LOL !

Hey no problems, understood, maybe next week. Cheers

<r>Had a great ride last Sunday weather looks very good for tomorrow so have another pass out. My usual general route but open to other inputs.<br/> <br/> Start at the Raven at 8.45, then to Craven Arms , Station Café for 9.45 breakfast. Then probably Newtown ,A483 ,Crossgates,Aberystwyth and then t...