Vortex Throttle Review
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Ok so after hearing alot of the forum members talking about this mod i decided for 30 bucks i can't loose.
Install:
Took about 45 mins. Longest part was re-adjusting the cable to tighten it (at the carb end).
Report:
Well worth the 30 bucks. It reminds me of the throttle on my RM125 i had years ago. Very snappy. I have only used it on the street for about 100 miles and cant really complain. Without the return cable I notice the area between my thumb and index finger is a little sore due to it being a tad harder to twist/hold in one place but im sure it just takes some getting used to.
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My only suggestion is to paint it black so it blends better with the bike. I have yet to do it.
Can't wait to get it out on the trails because i am sure thats where it will shine!
-Nick
Install:
Took about 45 mins. Longest part was re-adjusting the cable to tighten it (at the carb end).
Report:
Well worth the 30 bucks. It reminds me of the throttle on my RM125 i had years ago. Very snappy. I have only used it on the street for about 100 miles and cant really complain. Without the return cable I notice the area between my thumb and index finger is a little sore due to it being a tad harder to twist/hold in one place but im sure it just takes some getting used to.
![](http://i36.tinypic.com/2agobo.jpg)
![](http://i36.tinypic.com/2ytqov8.jpg)
(sorry for the crap pictures)
My only suggestion is to paint it black so it blends better with the bike. I have yet to do it.
Can't wait to get it out on the trails because i am sure thats where it will shine!
-Nick
Last edited by Masson; 08-08-2008 at 04:29 AM.
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Increases the amount the butterfly or slide on the carby opens for every mm of throttle twist.
Gives a sense of greater throttle response.
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Well it better give me some feel good as one is on the way.
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When I had the dyno test done recently, the dyno guy suggested to me that he thought the throttle on the klx was a bit slow and suggested a Vortex throttle would improve the slightly sluggish feel.
I didn't do anything about it at the time but after reading nothing but good things, and given it is relatively cheap, I'm in.
(even though deep down I know it doesn't actually do too much)
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ts turns your OEM throttle to like a 1/4 turn is full throttle with the vortex is that right???
Last edited by Masson; 08-08-2008 at 04:13 PM.