New to the KLX world. Pickup an '09 two weeks ago and just in time to be hit with a "shelter-at-home" statewide order.

Got about 50 miles on it yesterday--prior to the order--and found that the long throttle pull was pretty annoying on the road. But I didn't buy this one for much road work--have a Street Scrambler for that work.

If left to my own devices, I'd order a quick turn throttle tube and be done with it, but it has been a LONG time (1984, maybe?) since I rode dirt/trails.

I'd like your thoughts on the advisability of a faster throttle tube on the trails. Keep in mind that I am not interested in getting anywhere first--I just want to get there without having to change my hand position unnecessarily.

Thoughts from more experienced dirt riders?

 

paying attention to this, as I have a similar query. I understand the durability advantages of plastic, but with my new ProTaper Contour bars the stock tube doesn't sit very firmly on the bar and wiggles annoyingly. makes it feel cheap. 2020 KLX here

 

I put one on awhile ago and went back to stock..
For me I found that when off road when you hit a bump or a whoop.. it would give it to much power at once... I didn’t like the results... stock for me..
but try it it’s cheap and it might work for you

 

I actually went to a quick throttle on my old trials bike back when. I have the quicker Zeta throttle tube on my 250 and no problems. I got used to the difference. I may do an R6 throttle tube on the XSR, quicker action, but after another several months getting used to the power it has... kinda fun - a little extra throttle while starting out will float the wheel nicely across an intersection. Roll on wheelies not a problem in first and when catching second a bit quick... fun

 

Didn't know there was such a thing. Something more for me to buy....

 

Quick turn throttles are somewhat preferential. I installed a Motion Pro but went with a standard pull model. I like the smoother more predictable pull rate on my aftermarket pumper carb...especially in rough, technical terrain. It may not be as big a deal on the OEM CV carb because it's a bit sluggish IMO. Unfortunately it's not one of those things you can cheaply and easily try to see what you like. Even if you find someone else with one on their bike, it should pretty much be another KLX, because it won't be the same on an actual race bike or performance level model.

 

Thanks for the feedback. I had a quick-turn throttle on my SV when I bought, but went back to stock.

Kind of a tough decision because I'm not real sure yet how much dirt riding I'm going to get. I live near Indy and there aren't a lot of trails around. That means it is likely to be used on the road to get to gravel. I didn't like having to change position to get the most out of the bike on the road.

On the other hand, I really don't need a sudden onset of power at the wrong time while trying to get back to dirt/trail riding.

 

Have your cake and eat it too:




Magura 314 Duo slow or fast. Just lose the return cable.is all. I think I'm running single cable right how with the CV.

A throttle with two different pulls for those who aren't aware of it. You can do a slow throttle or a quick throttle. Don't know how it will work on a KLX, but know it worked on the Sherpa T. Really quick action for the small 24mm carb.

 

So how does a quick action actually work? I am picturing the same amount of cable needs to be pulled, so would mean the same amount of rotation. But this discussion indicates less rotation is the point to them. Came across this on fleabay. Is that what we are after? seen some that are plastic as well.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Quick-Turn-Throttle-Tube-with-Bearing-for-Kawasaki-KLX250-D-Tracker-2004-2015/182098223778

 

The idea is that the cam around which the cable is pulled is larger, thereby reducing the twist required on the handgrip to get to full throttle.

I noticed that on the road, at highway speed, that I had to re-position my hand in order to get full throttle and it was uncomfortable. My concern is that the bike might get to full throttle, or be twitchy at lower speeds, while riding in the dirt.Not real sure how twitchy a 250 can get, but I didn't like it on my SV--however, I was just getting used to a more modern bike with some power when I bought that one. Might feel differently about it now.

The one you linked would work. I have seen reports that say the aluminum tube-type can bend if you drop the bike on the throttle side and make it impossible to use the throttle to get out of the woods or back home. One guy posted that the tube bent, held the throttle open and he had to watch his bike spin in a circle on the ground with no way to shut it off.

The plastic ones might break, but you could probably still get home.

All anecdotal to me--I've never had either on the bike.