Anyone tried the Pro Taper Twister Throttle Tube ?

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Edited Date/Time 10/23/2014 11:22am
I am looking for a throttle tube that will give me a better throttle response and a faster snap. My current tube is just plastic and I feel like it is rubbing on my bar way too much. Any thoughts on this new Pro Taper tube ?
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RedDirtDog 4/5/2014 5:09pm
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I dont remeber the brand but I got an aluminum/ball bearing throttle tube, and its like butter even 5 yrs later. deffinetly has alot more snap and response, less arm pump too.
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bish153 4/5/2014 5:15pm
4/5/2014 5:15pm Edited Date/Time 4/5/2014 5:16pm
I was having a similar issue with throttle response. I just could not rip the bike wide open fast enough. So I rigged the throttle so it remains wide open at all times. It's just easier for me to pull the clutch in 1 or 2 times a lap to slow down (if I even need to) then worry about rolling the throttle on and off.
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mmitoptech 4/5/2014 5:19pm
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Emjohns555 wrote:
I am looking for a throttle tube that will give me a better throttle response and a faster snap. My current tube is just plastic and...
I am looking for a throttle tube that will give me a better throttle response and a faster snap. My current tube is just plastic and I feel like it is rubbing on my bar way too much. Any thoughts on this new Pro Taper tube ?
You'll never buy another throttle tube.
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Brad460 4/5/2014 5:28pm
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Seems I've tried all combinations and when the throttle gets sticky (even after cleaning) after a year or so the only thing I found works is to buy a new upper and lower throttle housing, new cable, and a motion pro tube..back to new.

I find one of the biggest causing a sticky throttle are worn housings..

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crashnburn11 4/5/2014 5:31pm
4/5/2014 5:31pm
I have them on all my bikes, great product. Buttery smooth. My '01 cr has had it since 2006 i think and still smooth no issues
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Emjohns555 4/7/2014 7:19am
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Thanks guys. I will be putting it on an 09 CRF 250. Does it fit the stock housing and everything ?
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dedi684 4/7/2014 7:44am
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Same here. Put one on my 09 when it was new. Just cleaned it for the first time last weekend.
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Crush 4/9/2014 4:34pm
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Yeah I've got one buddy.

I've had a couple different billet tubes on my bike, gotta say this one is pretty dang nice! Very smooth.

Also for some mail order sites it isn't clear what insert you need. For the fat bars you can run the standard tube with no insert. for the twin walls or thicker tubing bars you need the correct one.
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Panic_Rev 10/20/2014 11:06am
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Emjohns555 wrote:
I am looking for a throttle tube that will give me a better throttle response and a faster snap. My current tube is just plastic and...
I am looking for a throttle tube that will give me a better throttle response and a faster snap. My current tube is just plastic and I feel like it is rubbing on my bar way too much. Any thoughts on this new Pro Taper tube ?
Any update? I am thinking about getting one for my yz250f.
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Skerby 10/21/2014 2:30pm
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bish153 wrote:
I was having a similar issue with throttle response. I just could not rip the bike wide open fast enough. So I rigged the throttle so...
I was having a similar issue with throttle response. I just could not rip the bike wide open fast enough. So I rigged the throttle so it remains wide open at all times. It's just easier for me to pull the clutch in 1 or 2 times a lap to slow down (if I even need to) then worry about rolling the throttle on and off.
I lolled
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domoguchi 10/21/2014 3:32pm
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G2 rocks...the best
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Idaho747 10/23/2014 11:22am
10/23/2014 11:22am
I ordered a tusk from rocky Mountain not really expecting anything fantastic. But was quite surprised with how much smoother it was. And a little less of a pull. And for only $30 hard to beat

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