I dropped the counter sprocket (front) from 15T to 14T. This did not give me the lower ground speed at idle I was searching for. So, Sprocket Specialties made a new rear sprocket for me. This went from a 46T to a 49T. Much better! 4 mph at stock idle. 80 mph went from 6000 rpm to approximately 6300 rpm. Not buzzy at all.
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I started exploring sprocket options with my dealer after they shot down the idea of fitting a previous year throttle. They said it was incompatible, but I am not so sure after looking at a 2015 Scrambler service manual PDF. But, yeah, this will not address your speed at idle. Any thoughts on this change?
How easy is it to order this with Sprocket Specialties? Just tell them what you want (bike model and number of teeth) and they know the rest to take it from there? Any other info we should tell them when ordering?
Real world results have me doing less clutch feathering in stop and go traffic and easier maneuvering in the trails.
Sprocket Specialties took my order over the phone and 1 week later, I had it. $80 delivered.
What is all this talk about throttle swaps
Sprocket Specialties took my order over the phone and 1 week later, I had it. $80 delivered.
What is all this talk about throttle swaps
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The pre-2017 throttle tube (on the handle bar) is a direct swap, as is the G2 throttle tamer. I went with the G2 as it is less aggressive than the pre-2017 one, but still way more aggressive than the 2017 throttle.
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There is a cam on the throttle tube that can be a simple, linear circle, or be somewhat oblong to make it progressive with different curves possible. Apparently, the pre 2017 scramblers have a linear cam leading to the "snatchy" threads you can see in this forum. The 2017 DS and possibly other models have a progressive cam to tame them, but as I complained to my dealer, "I have a problem with my new desert sled... I keep having to turn the throttle a lot. (lots of laughter)"
I too just purchased the G2 tamer because it sounds like a nice balance between the two. I will also get a new rear sprocket and a gold chain (tits!) to go with it. And then play with those options.
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I think I would like the G2 on my DS. Less turn for more is good if it doesn't become 'snatchy'.
On rocky uphill two track, trying to keep a pace, I already have had a sensitive throttle action with the stock throttle tube. It can be hard to be smooth on rocky ground (not to mention harsh forks). Of course I don't plan to ride too many rocky paths...
I will have to think long & hard on if this would benefit me. My DS scoots quite well as is.
Running at 80mph a fair amount which is 5600-6000 rpms, I don't need to lower my gearing, as it pulls well in 1st & 2nd off the pavement, IMO...
On rocky uphill two track, trying to keep a pace, I already have had a sensitive throttle action with the stock throttle tube. It can be hard to be smooth on rocky ground (not to mention harsh forks). Of course I don't plan to ride too many rocky paths...
I will have to think long & hard on if this would benefit me. My DS scoots quite well as is.
Running at 80mph a fair amount which is 5600-6000 rpms, I don't need to lower my gearing, as it pulls well in 1st & 2nd off the pavement, IMO...
Be careful, the sprocket police are out in the 'rear sprocket tip' thread.
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I went the other way and put at 14t front sprocket on my 400. Lowered the idle speed and improved the acceleration. I might try that sprocket speciality to get a 50t on the rear. I’m never on a highway, so no need for top speed, but great to have low idle and more acceleration.
Anyone tried a 50t on the rear? Does it fit fine?
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