Throttle Tube / I want a new one

[R0CKETMAN]

For my 1100.
I'd like to know some first hand thoughts and what you have used. I like to reduce the "delay" at low speeds and increase the "feel" in general.

Thoughts/opinions/ options...thanks for your time RM

A few options which surfaced in my search:
-Yamaha R1 or R6 tubes respectively

-Kyle Racing http://www.oncycles.com/catalog.asp?pn=MCB00185] [url]http://www.oncycles.com/catalog.asp?pn=MCB00185[/url]

-G-2 Tamer http://g2ergo.com/shop/catalog/G2-Tamer-Throttle-Tube-for-Ducati-267.html] [url]http://g2ergo.com/shop/catalog/G2-Tamer-Throttle-Tube-for-Ducati-267.html[/url]

Not interested in Rizo's

[Amlethae]

I got the G2 Tamer for my 1100 which I still haven't gotten yet... so I've been using it on my 696.  The throttle action is smooth as silk... takes some getting used to as the cam on it means the throttle is less effective on the low end till you get up higher, but for riding around the city it's really great.  

I think it's a bit overkill for the 696 which didn't have enough low end to begin with, but I certainly plan on using it happily on my 1100 when I finally get it.

I talked to G2 about making us Ducati people a cam set so we can choose what settings we want, but it kind of fell by the way-side.


EDIT:  I wanted to share an email I got from G2 Ergo about other options:

The "Domino brand" throttle that comes stock on the Monster shares the same tube as all KTM/Husqvarna 2 stroke dirt bikes, so we have developed MANY cam options that would work to fine tune throttle response.  We could offer the following:
 
Cam   Details
100    stock
200    10% decreased initial radius
300    15% decreased initial radius
400    20% decreased initial radius
500    30% decreased initial radius (currently used for Ducati Tamer)

Thanks,
Gary

[Drunken Monkey]

You can also tackle this from the other "side" of things by getting a different cam for your throttle bodies.

Alas the only one I know of is this one http://www.electraeon.com/throttlecam.html but it's for the older bikes and won't fit your 1100.

Still, someone out there must make something like this for newer bikes... right?

[Amlethae]

I'm happy to report that the G2 works great on the 1100!!

[R0CKETMAN]

I'm happy to report that the G2 works great on the 1100!!

Good to know. Assume you have the KTM/Husq?

[Amlethae]

I have their Ducati labeled "Throttle Tamer" if you want more control/adjustments I'd go with the KTM/Husq option but you might need to contact them about which one exactly.  But the straight up Ducati tamer from them works great!  You do need to adjust the throttle cable for it, but otherwise it makes the 1100 soo much more controllable at low speed and when you want to crank it, it's right there for you!  Totally happy with it!

[Raux]

has anyone used the electron throttle cam?

[Drunken Monkey]

I've got one and it's terrific. Opens the throttle progressively so at low openings it's slightly aggressive but once you hit 1/4 turn it's WFO.

Downside: Only fits the older FI bikes

[Raux]

apparently they have a version for the newer FI bikes.