jerry a smith wrote: The throttle assembly is original(old-like the rider).I'd like to change it to something more modern.I'd like a more sensitive throttle,it's hard to get from zero to full throttle,too much rotation for antique wrists.I need a push/pull throttle and I'm computer lame.I did some searches but didn't have much luck.Any suggestions?
Jerry
From a different forum--
Quick throttle
Put a Honda CRF throttle tube on the Frankenbike, like I've done with my Z1000's, AWESOME. I had forgotten what a huge improvement it made in throttle response. Makes the bike feel like it has way more HP. Of course it doesn't, just the power comes on a lot faster.
Usually I just buy them from Honda, but this one I got off another member here, it's a Motion Pro throttle sleeve for a Honda, part no. 01-0097.
You take the old one out, sand some material off the one side of the new one where the cables go, install the new throttle sleeve, cut some plastic off of the 90 degree elbow, and done
Trim the pull cable plastic 90 degree piece about 1/4" where it rubs the throttle tube. I do it with cutters...it's not critical.
Lube everything with light grease.
I run the CRF grips...I tried every brand of MX grips I could find and the Honda ones I loved the best. Plus, they fit the throttle ridge and that means the grip does not get wedged between your thumb and the switch housing and the throttle works smooooooooth.
You have to remove the grip and re-locate it in the correct position because the CRF cables come it from the top. And, the grips are CHEAP! One comes with the throttle tube free from Honda.