Opposite for me, G2 tamer changed it completely, can ride walking pace over bumps now, impossible before. Corrugated dirt or slippery wet roads were really awkward, no longer. Did you get 600 cam (G2 recommended) ? Gives about half as much turn as orig
Other than that, is it well run in ? If still new, maybe some miles on engine will do trick

 

The bike will go on its own at about 6 mph just extremely sensitive to touch..

What is a 600 cam ?

It has over 700 miles on the bike .

 

I can't remember the number on mine but yes, it's still snatchy at low revs. I've learned to manage it with the clutch. The G2 helps a lot at slow speed though - I have much better control in roundabouts and the throttle is no longer on/off when maintaining 30-40 km/h.

 

Yea I dont get that, to gain control on roundabouts I often have to ride the clutch a little

 

Maintaining speed is good providing the gear is correct, and the revs are above 2500 - 3000 rpm

 

Yes you could ammend your riding style, which is fine and perfectly acceptable, to counter the overly lean fuel mapping. I've had race bikes on the road that required some "understanding "

You could also employ a non linearity throttle cam if you wish.
Since adoption of a "not for road use" mapping I can pretty much ride however I like and ride it as a motorcycle should be ridden. Your choice.

 

This is my first bike so might have to put up with some novice questions.

Sounds like the cam is different to the throttle tube ?
I never opened the G2 throttle tamer package gave it straight to Ducati so dont know what was in it. Should it have come with this cam ?

 

I rode with the 2016 stock tube for about 400 miles. I fitted it with the G2. Made a huge difference but there is still some "snatch" to it, but not as bad as it was. Give it a little more clutch if you are doing slow maneuvers.

 

Booster plug solved the snatchy throttle for me on my first scrambler but on my second one I've got the ducati race ecu and termignoni which also tames the throttle.

 

I got the Rexxer map and can't say I've noticed an effect at low revs. Then again the bike has been in the garage for more than 4 months, my memory might be playing tricks on me.

At full throttle though - wow! What a difference a few bytes can make.

 

I'd try the 2017 throttle tube first before you shell out for a boosterplug.

I have a 2017 Scrambler, and apart from a grabby clutch on a cold start, it's very smooth and not snatchy at all. My DR650 is more snatchy (and I always called that bike smooth as peanut butter).

 

Has anyone been brave enough to try this

 

Here's a photo of the original 2015 cam with the G2 600XX cam placed on top of it.

Much smoother handling at low revs.

Regards,
Paul

 

Here's a photo of the original 2015 cam with the G2 600XX cam placed on top of it.

Much smoother handling at low revs.

Regards,
Paul

Just checked what I bought and it appears to have a 400 cam, I am guessing I can switch it out for this 600xx or is it all 1 piece.

 

rhysbach That's an awesome idea! (especially the accelerated opening at near WFO)

 

Sorry
What does WFO mean ?

 

Wide Full Open (or actually, Wide F*cking Open, but you get it already I guess lol)

 

So what does that video actually do, in laymans terms being a novice

 

You can take off the 400 cam of the aluminum tube. It is a press-fit so you should be careful when removing.
The 400 cam is the standard throttle tamer cam, however G2 advises the 600XX for the Scrambler.

Paul

 

Does anyone have a photo of the 2017 throttle cam? Just curious...

Paul

 

Yep I'd love to see this too, ...or is it just urban myth?

 

Does anyone have a photo of the 2017 throttle cam? Just curious...
Paul

I have a 2017 icon. My stock grips were swapped for heated before I took delivery. This is the original... I'm kind of a noob, and not sure what to look for. Let me know if you want another angle.

 

Wait what!?

This:

vs

This is the 2017 cam? No wonder it feels so soft...

 

@ EvalSteve, thanks a lot for making this photo!
Agree with Max Kool, this DOES make a difference.
Below I tried to merge the images above into 1. See for yourself...
As far as I can see, you need to rotate the gashandle much further to get to full-throttle with the 2017 cam - not sure whether this is comfortable.

Regards,
Paul

 

Well, I gotta say, driveability of the 2017 Scrambler is very, very good.

After a week and a half of Scramblering to work, I took my wife's DR650 yesterday, and that bike feel more snatchy and punchy on the throttle than the DS...

The Scrambler really only wakes up now when you want it to.

 

Pictures tell a thousand words, 600 cam with Tamer changed ours out of sight, 2017 more of same.
Is completely old school stuff, I fitted a trials throttle (tamer yet) to sons first PW50 (he was 3 with training wheels)
Another one I have is a 25 year old Magura with 2 positions for cable, one marked MX the other Enduro, MX is QA the Enduro slow
Tried to use that on Scrambler, actually got it all working before discovering it wouldn't fit with std switch, may yet use that with new switch, guessing about same as 17

All this electronic whizz bang FI still best controlled gently, Q/A throttles have their place on racetrack but for any any slow riding give me a slow action any time, Magura with 2 positions and easy change best of both worlds, someone will remake them, back to the future.
But G2 does have another advantage, is alloy not plastic and runs on self lubricating bushes, little or no slop and promises to stay that way, changing cams not very difficult on this too.

 

FWIW, If you go on G2's website and buy their 14-17 Ducati Scrambler throttle tamer it is the 400 cam not the 600. I'm just realizing now that mine is a 400. Anybody tried both the 400 and 600? Is it a significant difference between the two? Honestly I didn't notice that much improvement with the 400 cam. I also did my 600 mile break in service when I installed it so maybe? there is some change there as well. http://www.g2ergo.com/store/g2-stre...tamer-throttle-tube/?attribute_pa_make=ducati&attribute_pa_model=scrambler-2015 Who knows? Weird that they recommend a 600 cam for the Scrambler but when you click through their site map for the bike it puts the 400 cam in the check out cart.

 

Yah I found this out later also, but have not changed to the 600 cam yet, kinda got used to the response now

 

btw, regardless of throttle cam, it's always a good idea to re-learn using the rear brake on slow stuff like U-turns, sharp corners, stop and go traffic...

This keeps the tension on the chain and keeps your bike balanced.

 

Morning. Yeah, it's kind of confusing. Why would they recommend a 600 but send me a 400? I looked on their site Contact Us - G2 Ergonomics and couldn't a spot where they say the Scrambler needs a 600. I trust what your saying since it makes sense I just couldn't really find any recommendations for exact cams. It does say most bike benefit from a 400 cam but that's all the info I could find from their site. I also tried to call their contact number two days in a row to ask about it but no one has answered thus far. I'll update if I learn more.

 

This might help clarify what they recommend. It's a copy of my enquiry.

• Gary Gibbs <gary@g2ergo.com>
  
• 13 Feb at 5:44 PM

Message body
Hi Steve,
The cam that comes with the Tamer is the 600xx. This is definitely the best choice for your Scrambler.
Thanks,
Gary

From: steve wright [
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 10:01 AM
To: street.tech@g2ergo.com
Subject: Ducati Scrambler icon 2015
Hi
I would like to order one of these for the above model Ducati.
G2 Street Tamer Throttle Tube

I'm sure they wont mind me pasting it here, they started out supplying the 400 cam but after feedback, created the 600xx specifically for scramblers, sometime in early 2016. So older stock from resellers might have the 400 cam.
So 600xx is definitely the way to go.
hth

 

My Local dealer hasn't heard of a G2 throttle Tamer Slipping the clutch while negotiating roundabouts is becoming annoying now, along with the lumpy suspension looks like I had better book this into the dealer to see what they say.

 

They could just order you some grips from the 2017 model scramblers.