2006 KTM 450 - reduce throttle response?

alexisan · 04-27-2013, 09:57 AM

I know it sounds like a stupid question but is there a way to smoothen the throttle response? On technical stuff that power machine is hard to handle...

SRG · 04-27-2013, 11:01 AM

These work:

http://www.g2ergo.com/dirt-bike-g2-e...ttle-tube.html

RideFreak · 04-27-2013, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexisan

I know it sounds like a stupid question but is there a way to smoothen the throttle response? On technical stuff that power machine is hard to handle...

Throttle cams work well for what you describe but I wonder if it's geared super low. That can cause the same issue, I know plenty of riders who ride 450s in technical terrain without needing the differet throttle tube.

fullmonte · 04-27-2013, 05:24 PM

If you don't have girly sized hands, install some larger grips. I like the Pro Grip 718s on all my thumpers. The pencil thin stock KTM grips suck.

alexisan · 04-27-2013, 11:29 PM

13:50
Well, its is rideable of course...but I can manage slower technical stuff much better on a drz400 for example..
The 450 is hard to tame on rocky trially stuff...

Off the grid · 04-28-2013, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexisan

13:50
Well, its is rideable of course...but I can manage slower technical stuff much better on a drz400 for example..
The 450 is hard to tame on rocky trially stuff...

The throttle has 2 adjustment screws where they originate at the engine. These can be adjusted to give you more play to lower the "hit".

Also, you can actually move the cable back one notch in the pulley. (it's in the Haynes manual)

400psi · 04-28-2013, 03:56 AM

Check if it has o ring mod done over throttle spring on carb. If so, this can be removed thus slowing the response

04-27-2013, 09:57 AM	#1
alexisan ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Oddometer: 162	2006 KTM 450 - reduce throttle response? I know it sounds like a stupid question but is there a way to smoothen the throttle response? On technical stuff that power machine is hard to handle...

04-27-2013, 11:01 AM	#2
SRG SRG Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia USA Oddometer: 895	These work: http://www.g2ergo.com/dirt-bike-g2-e...ttle-tube.html __________________ Lazy Traveler

04-27-2013, 05:24 PM	#4
fullmonte Reformed Kneedragger Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Oddometer: 4,379	If you don't have girly sized hands, install some larger grips. I like the Pro Grip 718s on all my thumpers. The pencil thin stock KTM grips suck. __________________ "If you are looking for the typical ride to a restaurant, eat tacos, hold the middle finger over the food, stop and take a picture of a gravel road type ride, you probably won't be interested." - dlrides "A guy I know was the lead researcher for the University of Utah federally funded study of cellphone and texting use while driving. He found that your twice as dangerous as a drunk while using your cell phone and I think it was up to six times worse if the driver was texting."-dakardad

04-28-2013, 03:56 AM	#7
400psi Cropdusting Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 292	Check if it has o ring mod done over throttle spring on carb. If so, this can be removed thus slowing the response __________________ I'm so far behind I think I'm in first

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04-27-2013, 11:29 PM	#5
alexisan ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Oddometer: 162	13:50 Well, its is rideable of course...but I can manage slower technical stuff much better on a drz400 for example.. The 450 is hard to tame on rocky trially stuff...