Hi all, Just bought a 2008 Street Triple to modify and read about the 1050 throttle mod which the mine already has. Read lots about how it make the bike more "fun" to ride and many posts I've read agree with that but I have to say I hate it with a passion! If I remove my left hand from the bars for whatever reason and hit a slight bump in the road, my right hand moves all but a millimeter or two (at the most) and my bike turns into a bucking broncho and wants to dump me off the first chance it gets!! It's just WAY to sensitive which makes me wonder is it fitted correctly or is it just me..... My problem is that I don't know what it was like before so before I buy a 675 throttle twist grip I'd like to know if what I have now is better than what was there in the first place? I'd also like to know, why do the engines on all Triumphs die so quickly on roll off and in between gear changes?? I'm coming from a 1000rr which I'm too old now to ride and was too fast anyhow but the smoothness of the Jap machines seem to be far more superior which ultimately makes gear changes smoother also. This is my 3rd Triumph (old speed triple and TT600) but all the engines seem to do the same thing and die so fast. Anyhow, this is what I am building....or attempting to build.
Most people who've changed to the 1050 throttle prefer it because the standard one requires you to be a contortionist to get full throttle or have two grabs at it. this obviously makes the throttle more sensitive though so maybe you just need to calibrate your wrist to the new bike. It's the equivalent of riding modes with a ride by wire throttle, some people may prefer the softer response of a Rain mode while others will ride in sport mode all the time, it's personal preference. I'm definitely in the latter camp, I love my 1050 throttle (in fact I've increased the cam even more), I have zero throttle slack on the cable and on my Thruxton I've reprogrammed the riding mode's so sport is the default mode. throttle tubes are only about £12 so might be worth just trying the standard one, in fact there's probably loads of people on here who've got them lying around. Can't help you with the engine thing, can't say I've noticed, is it just because it's a smaller capacity than your 1000rr.
Is it like that from 0% throttle or is it whilst maintaining a certain throttle input? If so are you aware of what RPM it’s at? It maybe something else. I have a Daytona with the 1050 throttle tube and it’s as smooth as butter. But I did have issues when I first put it on that was not related to the tube
Great reply thanks very much. I think the best thing is to try a 675 tube like you say. I can't believe the difference would be that severer but at the same time, I don't doubt you're correct. The engine thing - it was the same when I had the TT600 and the Speed Triple. For example, in 2nd or 3rd gear, as you slow it becomes almost juddery - very much so on the TT but they were known for it and Power commander helped but the Speed was similar but not as bad and now this Street is similar also. I don't think it's because of my Fireblade as I've also had a CBF600 - I just don't kniow but it's definitely a trait with Triumphs. Anyhow, thanks for the reply, that's really helped.
Now this is what I think! It can't be the tube, surely?? It's just so damn sensitive!! And I'm not a novice rider....... Its so obvious its a fantastic bike but it really should be "smooth as butter" So, lower RPM, between 2-3000 when I'm slowing down its a bit juddery. Other than that when in 5th or even 6th gear doing about 35-45mph maintaining speed, the slightest twist, seriously about a 1 or 2mm movement, (at least that's what it feels like) and it takes off!! I think its something else but I've only had the bike a few days so I'll keep investigating. What was your problem?
I swapped over to the 1050 tube from the standard and much prefer it, the standard had to slack in it and you have to double twist to get full throttle, whereas the 1050 tube you dont but it is a little more sensitive. Maybe you need to look at the cables and see are they too tight? Thats a lovely example of a build, that headlight really suits it
Agreed - will have a look at the cables. The headligh is the first thing I'm changing and the parts are on the way!
So, I replaced the 1050 throttle tube with a 675 one and it's now 150% better! Maybe the 1050 wasn't fitted correctly but all good now.
Sorry. Just saw your response to my comment. My issues where to do with idle stepper motor and adaption etc.... But figured yours might have been to do with cable tension as previously mention. However it’s sorted now and glad it’s much better
I’m sure it was fitted properly but that’s why they had the larger diameter one to stop it lurching forward on bumps It’s a balancing act with if you want to spend most of your time using full throttle or road use where you’ll very rarely have her pinned
