After high siding my CBR a few years back, my right wrist has never been the same. I love my Duc, but it is brutal on my wrist. I think having to regrip to hit full throttle contributes to the pain. So at the beginning of the season I installed the Electraeon throttle cam. With the riding season drawing to a close here in Colorado, I have had some time to reflect on this mod.
Bike: 1999 Ducati 748
Price: $47
Installation:
- Remove right side fairing
- Unbolt stock cam
- Replace with Electraeon cam
- Adjust throttle cable slack
- Test ride!
Pros:
- No need to regrip to get to full throttle.
- Hit full throttle faster (Read: FUN!)
Cons:
- Jerky on/off throttle response exacerbated by the new cam.
- Need to be more careful on cold tires, or in the rain.
- More effort needed to twist the throttle.
Bottom Line:
Thus far this is my favorite mod—it is certainly a hell of a lot of fun in the canyons. But, as with many mods there are trade offs. In the off-season I need to work on some ways to eliminate the glitchy on/off throttle response.
Buy it here:
http://www.electraeon.com/throttlecam.html
