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I found this also applies to the FZ6 as I found the FZ6 to also have some throttle snatch.
After doing some research I found that I wasn't the only one who found that the VFR when initially rolling on the throttle can be a bit snappy and abrupt (very on/off). At first I thought this was just me not being used to the bike, but after almost a year of riding I found it to still be snappy. My FZ6 was similar and as it turns out this seems to afflict the majority of fuel injected bikes.
G2 Ergonomics has come up with a redesigned throttle tube to help eliminate this initial throttle snap. The Throttle Tamer has a cam with a reduced radius initially, which requires a slightly farther rotation to achieve the same carburetor or throttle body opening position as a stock throttle. This virtually eliminates the jerky “throttle snatch” especially evident in modern fuel injected street bikes. The radius increases or “ramps up” after ½ throttle to keep overall rotation requires to reach full throttle at or near stock rotation.
Some info about the G2 Throttle Tamer:
Here is a comparison of stock (VFR) tube vs. Throttle Tamer tube
Tried it out this morning on my commute to work and the difference is noticeable!!! Throttling up is like butter now! Like getting a new bike for $90!!
More info here: Boneman's VFR Site - G2 Throttle Tamer
After doing some research I found that I wasn't the only one who found that the VFR when initially rolling on the throttle can be a bit snappy and abrupt (very on/off). At first I thought this was just me not being used to the bike, but after almost a year of riding I found it to still be snappy. My FZ6 was similar and as it turns out this seems to afflict the majority of fuel injected bikes.
G2 Ergonomics has come up with a redesigned throttle tube to help eliminate this initial throttle snap. The Throttle Tamer has a cam with a reduced radius initially, which requires a slightly farther rotation to achieve the same carburetor or throttle body opening position as a stock throttle. This virtually eliminates the jerky “throttle snatch” especially evident in modern fuel injected street bikes. The radius increases or “ramps up” after ½ throttle to keep overall rotation requires to reach full throttle at or near stock rotation.
Some info about the G2 Throttle Tamer:
- Machined from 6061 aluminum in the USA!
- Self-lubricating Delrin bushings at each end of tube eliminate aluminum-to-aluminum contact and provide an ultra-smooth feel.
- Included cam is removable and can be replaced with alternate cams (sold separately) to fine tune control.
- Fits inside the stock throttle housing to stock cables.
- Works with all known aftermarket cruise controls.
- Installs in minutes!
Here is a comparison of stock (VFR) tube vs. Throttle Tamer tube
Tried it out this morning on my commute to work and the difference is noticeable!!! Throttling up is like butter now! Like getting a new bike for $90!!
More info here: Boneman's VFR Site - G2 Throttle Tamer