[Landshark]

I am getting to know my new to me used 2015 FT. There are a lot of touches on it from stock. I bought it from a dealer who didn't have a lot of information on upgrades from the previous owner, they thought it was an Icon, LOL. I am not sure if the throttle tube was changed. Can anyone tell by these pics?The bike feels a little jumpy to me but I am a newer rider. I know I need to work on my skills but I am also considering a throttle tamer. Thanks for helping out. View attachment 38237

 

[Max Kool]

Can’t say for sure, but this looks like the very tame 2017 and on throttle....

 

[stavely]

My 2015 throttle tube was white and the softer action 2017 tube i bought was black. So I´d agree and you have the less twitchy tube in there already.
These early bikes are generally accepted to have low speed fueling issues unrelated to the throttle, its just the super lean fuel map. Although the later throttle tube helps.
You either get used to it or you get a remap. Search on this site for rexxer or rapid evo and a bunch of info will come up.

 

[greyskull]

Looks like the later, smoother tube. My throttle tube was whiteish and very snatchy. You can buy a G2 throttle tamer for a really linear response but I'd suggest riding with what you've got for a while before changing it.

 

[Max Kool]

All I can say is, practice your low speed bike control: Rear brake, clutch in the friction zone and a smidgen of throttle.

 

[Deano968]

I'm betting you'll get used to it before you know it. I certainly did and I have the 'sharper' earlier version. Stick with it for a bit, relax and enjoy the ride

 

[nokfir2]

I always preffered the old snatchy throttle tube.

I buy every used one i see on ebay

 

[Landshark]

Thanks for all the info everyone. I will work on my riding before changing anything.
Can anyone tell me if altitude changes fueling? I live at about 6000' elevation

 

[Max Kool]

Nearly every fuel injected motorcycle adjusts for barometric pressure changes, no worries there.

 

[Desmo Chachi]

i heard good things about having the bike flashed to smooth things out.

 

[Max Kool]

Yes you will notice a difference, no it won’t cure everything.

It’s still a rev happy, engine braking V-twin...

 

[Landshark]

Switched out the grips today. The last step of getting rid of the yellow. This is the throttle tube. Looks like the new version to me. Can't

wait for some of this snow to go away so I can get to know this badboy

 

[Max Kool]

Yeah, that’s the new, tame one

 

[Landshark]

Well it's settled, I can save my 80 bucks and just ride the hell out of my bike until I don't suck

 

[nokfir2]

Can i have your old snatchy tube?

 

[Max Kool]

I don't think he has it if I read the starting post.

In that case, try ebay.