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???

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  i love the new feel. highly recommended!

Where did you buy it at?

Blaze the trail 

Next GS500 I buy is getting an R6 throttle tube 

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.