I fitted mine a few days ago. It is a huge improvement over the stock throttle action and makes everything much smoother. An absolute "Must-have" in my view.
Follow-up suggestion to re-check the throttle mechanism action/operation, post-fitting the throttle spacer. For some unknown reason, I thought I would just check the mechanism this morning, with the spacer and re-fitted throttle having 'rested' overnight. I'm really glad that I did, because having worked really smoothly with no issues the day before, I could virtually at will, make the throttle stick wide-open and it wouldn't return unless 'encouraged', if you know what I mean. So I dis-connected the upper retaining section again, checked everything was in-place, which of course it was and re-fitted, this time with slightly less torque to re-fix the mechanism and tried again, with virtually the same result, a sticking throttle mechanism. I repeated the above process twice and I think I might now have the right balance, by which I mean, in terms of tightening the torx bolts into the upper housing, which can twist slightly if one isn't careful, which results in the mechanism 'catching' and then sticking. I'm unsure about the actual torque settings recommended/advised for this throttle part, but it's highly unlikely to be that high, probably circa 5-7NM at most. I'm going to check to be sure, if anyone knows, then please let me know too. I'm planning on leaving it overnight once again and then re-checking, as for the 'on the road' outcome to be a throttle stuck wide open, would absolutely NOT be any fun! It might just be my bike and my 'heavy handedness', but just to be sure, maybe others should review how the throttle action behaves. Cheers TonyMN
I had the same issue when tightening the torx bolts the first time, throttle stuck at any position, but i like you can be heavy handed.. I decided to slacken off and just nip them and its perfect, so just applied a little threadlock and left it like that.
I can't see how over tightening the torx bolts would make this happen? I gave mine a good tighten up and have done a couple of hundred miles since with no hint of this problem. Are you sure you got the locating pin properly into it's hole in the bars on your first tighten up? If not the housing was perhaps deformed which maybe effected the functioning of the throttle
Mine seemed OK after fitting, out on the bike for the day tomorrow, will take a bit and driver just in case of issues. Thanks for the heads up.
Definitely got the correct alignment with the top section and the locating hole/lug arrangement, all perfectly in place. It might be a slight deformation of the mount, which could be adding to the problem, but I intend to re-check tomorrow, to see if all is well.
Well, just checked the throttle again after leaving the bike overnight and regrettably, the throttle still sticks with relative ease. I'm going to try once again and take the thing apart, check all is clean and re-fit. If it still sticks thereafter, then I'm taking it out and not using the bike with the spacer. Kevin (the original manufacturer) has been in touch, which is encouraging, to offer advice and potentially another spacer to try, something I might take him up on, after I've tried for the 4th and last time. Just be very, very sure yours works each and every time, before you take the bike out on the road, otherwise...…..
Make sure you are not over tightening the screws for the Throttle cover, they only need a gentle nip with locktite on the screws to stop them coming loose I’ve been out on my several times and it’s never stuck once And it certainly makes for a smoother throttle action with the spacers fitted A great mod in my eyes
Re-checked everything and noticed a tiny amount of lubricant had been picked-up, on the spacer, which appeared to cause it to 'float' slightly. This seemed to raise the spacer a fraction, causing it to momentarily trap the throttle action, particularly at full-throttle. I've scrupulously cleaned the inside of the mechanism as far as I am able, re-fitted the spacer and now fitted the cover 2-3 times, checking on each occasion, to see how the throttle mechanism behaves and it seems to be faultless, at least, in the garage. So operator/installer error would appear to be the reason here, caused by the smallest amount of lubricant, which on my bike anyway, seems to have been smeared, at factory, on the inside of the top casing, I can only assume to smooth the throttle action. Message to self: Clean, clean and re-clean, your hands, etc., with such small bits & pieces like this and double check before finishing-up. I'm going out on the bike in an hour or so and will follow-up positively I'm sure, about how it affects the bike, on the road. Incidentally, Kevin (Spacer-Guy) couldn't have been more helpful, even posting pictures of what the fitted spacer looked like from the rear of the throttle housing, asking about leg lengths of the spacer, bolt tightening and what he had tried, measured, in-field tested, whilst fabricating the spacers, to ensure that they worked. He also offered to send out another spacer FOC, if I still had the trapping issue. As it now seems, unnecessary, but really helpful all the same.
Had a good 250 mile ride into Wales yesterday, first time out after having fitted the spacer. Precise throttle control, especially in on on/off throttle conditions. I'm suitably impressed and glad that I fitted this mod. The difference is perceptively subtle but it's these minor changes that add significant finesse of control. Worth the money.
Just got back in from a prompt run-out, circa 80 miles and I can describe the difference this spacer mod' makes in one word: "TRANSFORMATIONAL" I wouldn't have believed something so simple could change my 1260, into something that I can now say I actually like to ride. Gone is the throttle 'hunting' mode and I've got off the bike without feeling sea-sick. Works for me and has made my bike into the Ducati it always ought to have been: fun, responsive and makes me smile once again! Great work Kevin. Thankyou TonyMN
It's good isn't it!! It's like a different bike. Glad you sorted out the problem. Good after sales from Kevin too.
I installed my throttle spacer on Friday and went for a 200 mile ride on Saturday. It is a worthwhile improvement! Easier stoplight takeoff and better on/off throttle transitions.
It's rather disappointing that Ducati can think when selling a minimum £14k bike new, wasn't worthy of a 10 pence piece of plastic to make the ride safer and more enjoyable.
There has to be an explanation as to why Ducati thought the slop should be engineered in, it's far more than manufacturing tolerances, it's there on purpose. Possibly to emulate a cable operated throttle but I don't really see why they would do that as it's not a desirable feature and fly by wire doesn't require it.
I thought the same as you, that it's done to emulate a cable throttle, but also can't really see why except that a lot of people, including in my experience a lot of dealers, seem happier with free play. On previous bikes with cable throttle I always adjusted it out, but after any work at a dealer it would come back with free play. One mechanic told me I really should have it! I don't agree. The 1260 more than any other bike I've owned is a far better bike without it.
Cable routing at full lock either way would possibly pull cable operated throttles slightly, just by the nature of the cable being bent, and the free play could prevent that raising the revs unnecessarily...? Agree that on a RBW throttle there is no reason that I can think of for this. Having fitted one of these throttle spacer kits to my bike I would be very interested to hear why this appears to have been designed in.
