Took about 10 mins to install.
Order from the link below for $17 on the 22nd. Delivered on the 25th
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motion-Pro-Throttle-Sleeve-Tube-SUZUKI-SV-650-SV650-2008-/390485085532
Ebay seller lytleracinggroup
Direct swap. No issues. about 1/4 turn of the grip gets me full throttle
Pics below
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1/4 is what the stock throttle tube on the gs is, right?
That IDK. Silly me, I didn't check what I had before I took it off but you can see the difference in the cams in the pics so there is SOME difference
Does the external appearance match pretty well with your left grip?
better response?
Quote from: salamander on October 25, 2012, 06:28:37 PM
Does the external appearance match pretty well with your left grip?
No difference at all. Looks the same
Quote from: gsatterw on October 25, 2012, 06:49:09 PM
better response?
Not sure. I just dont have to wind it back as far I know.
I did the same thing on an '07GS500F in the spring after it had sat all winter. Couldn't say there was much difference in 'response', but it was nice to be able to get WOT in one go.
Tempting mod...1/4 turn throttle seems a little sensitive..
Quote from: Higgins13 on October 25, 2012, 10:17:14 PM
Tempting mod...1/4 turn throttle seems a little sensitive..
Our tube is already 1/4 turn.
However, weed, you can now use an adapter if you want to go 1/5:
http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id33.html
I can get to full throttle in one twist now that I have clubmans on my bike. But that SV tube does sound interesting... I hate having to move my wrist so much!
I thought you guys were saying 1/4 of throttle was full on the gs500
Unless I am mistaken, stock GS is 1/4. SV650 is 1/5, and R6 is 1/6.
I know 2nd gen SV650's can use the R6 tube. A friend of mine had it on his and it was great. Be interesting to put that on the GS, but I don't think it will fit.
Quote from: Watevaman on October 26, 2012, 04:51:17 PM
Quote from: Higgins13 on October 25, 2012, 10:17:14 PM
Tempting mod...1/4 turn throttle seems a little sensitive..
Our tube is already 1/4 turn.
However, weed, you can now use an adapter if you want to go 1/5:
http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id33.html
I seen the link to the page and went to it but didnt see the part on the other site for the 1/5th
just installed my 1/5 turn sv650 throttle tube, and it is barely any different. anyone considering the mod should try and go to 1/6 turn...just sayin...
Quote from: weedahoe on October 26, 2012, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: Watevaman on October 26, 2012, 04:51:17 PM
Quote from: Higgins13 on October 25, 2012, 10:17:14 PM
Tempting mod...1/4 turn throttle seems a little sensitive..
Our tube is already 1/4 turn.
However, weed, you can now use an adapter if you want to go 1/5:
http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id33.html
I seen the link to the page and went to it but didnt see the part on the other site for the 1/5th
Yeah, I guess it's been updated since Pablo put the link up. I'm sure you can still find one somewhere, though.
Quote from: Watevaman on October 27, 2012, 03:16:48 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on October 26, 2012, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: Watevaman on October 26, 2012, 04:51:17 PM
Quote from: Higgins13 on October 25, 2012, 10:17:14 PM
Tempting mod...1/4 turn throttle seems a little sensitive..
Our tube is already 1/4 turn.
However, weed, you can now use an adapter if you want to go 1/5:
http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id33.html
I seen the link to the page and went to it but didnt see the part on the other site for the 1/5th
Yeah, I guess it's been updated since Pablo put the link up. I'm sure you can still find one somewhere, though.
Unfortunately for me, I dont know what to look for....LOL
Quote from: gsatterw on October 26, 2012, 06:13:05 PM
just installed my 1/5 turn sv650 throttle tube, and it is barely any different. anyone considering the mod should try and go to 1/6 turn...just sayin...
Again...response is not the issue. Being able to open the throttle all the way without having to reposition your grip to get the last bit is the point.
Just looked it up, and according to http://www.svrider.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-107524.html the 2nd gen '03-'04 Yamaha R6 1/6 tube fits the 1st + 2nd gen SV650. Since the 1st gen SV650 1/5 tube fits the GS500, you should be able to use the 2nd gen '03-'04 R6 1/6 tube on the GS500.
Yeah, that was mainly my thing too being my clips ons are much lower than the oem bars
Quote from: SAFE-T on October 27, 2012, 11:48:08 AM
Quote from: gsatterw on October 26, 2012, 06:13:05 PM
just installed my 1/5 turn sv650 throttle tube, and it is barely any different. anyone considering the mod should try and go to 1/6 turn...just sayin...
Again...response is not the issue. Being able to open the throttle all the way without having to reposition your grip to get the last bit is the point.
Just looked it up, and according to http://www.svrider.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-107524.html the 2nd gen '03-'04 Yamaha R6 1/6 tube fits the 1st + 2nd gen SV650. Since the 1st gen SV650 1/5 tube fits the GS500, you should be able to use the 2nd gen '03-'04 R6 1/6 tube on the GS500.
I'm not talking about the response, i'm talking about the throw. It feels pretty much the same, still have to contort your wrist for WOT
Response/throw should be synonymous. 1/4 means you need to turn the throttle a full quarter turn, 1/6 means you have to pull it 1/6 of a turn, which will give you both "better response" and reduce throw.
Quote from: Watevaman on October 27, 2012, 03:46:42 PM
Response/throw should be synonymous. 1/4 means you need to turn the throttle a full quarter turn, 1/6 means you have to pull it 1/6 of a turn, which will give you both "better response" and reduce throw.
Is that what those fractions mean??? :cookoo:
What I was saying is that I wasn't commenting on the improved response at all, I was merely remarking on how it is only 20% less throw, and is not very noticeable difference when just sitting on your bike and twisting the throttle, engine off, not moving, not responding.
alright, I slapped the r6 tube on, adjusted my cables on the carbs and :woohoo: i love the new feel. highly recommended!
Where did you buy it at?
Blaze the trail :thumb:
Next GS500 I buy is getting an R6 throttle tube :wink:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=400334133702
$10.59
I just purchases an R-6 tube as well, it was listed as 03-05 R6 & R6S, $10 off e-bay with free shipping.
I measured the diameters of the cams on the throttle tubes. Stock is 29.6mm, the R6 tube is 36.7mm.
I haven't ridden it yet, but it feels good in the garage, way less throw.
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/Little-X/GS500F/011-2.jpg)