Throttle Spacers for Triumph Speed Twin // is this a must-have mod?

[@andyh2460]

Triumph need to have a stern conversation with the throttle manufacturer-- ive heard this complaint many times. Nice vid bro.

[@nickdolan7710]

When i bought mine last July the salesman told me it had a little snatch and i exclaimed SOLD! I was disappointed later, but i too installed this mod.

[@starlordnetzero9633]

I have a Street Twin with the same clatchy throttle by wire...put the spacers in ...made a world of difference. No more play and just positive response. Just be careful of potholes.

[@Jim-xn4nx]

I recently ordered a spacer kit for my speed twin. Should be here in he next day or so. It's said to make a world of difference! Enjoying the content btw! 🤟🇬🇧

[@VanBlamm]

It's definitely worthwhile considering how little time and expense it takes. Thanks for watching!

[@vicprice1666]

Like you, I've installed the spacers, and I find the same. Its helped, but not totally eliminated the snatch. I find I just feather the clutch a bit in stop go situations. Just like I used to do on my old Dominator in the 60's ! All adds to the retro experience !

[@cloud9847]

LOLOLOL i did...i did think you were about to try that shit and I was like "bold move cotton, lets see how it plays out". Thanks for the video bud.

[@VanBlamm]

Haha, I bet there's somebody out there who could pull it off. Like those guys who change out their front wheel while doing a wheelie.

[@carlosa.acevedo7466]

Lmao got me. I said "Damn, corona turned this dude into a savage!" 😂 all joking aside great videos. Currently have a sporty, really considering going to one of these in the future. Your vids have really helped me get a better understanding of what Speed Twins are all about. Stay safe and keep up the great work man. Shout out from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🤟🏼

[@VanBlamm]

Thank you!!

[@darwineddie760]

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[@alvintyler4663]

@Darwin Eddie instablaster :)

[@darwineddie760]

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[@darwineddie760]

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[@NickKaboom]

I’m your 1k subscriber!! Congratulations! Also waiting for this spacer to come in, ordered it two days ago. ✌️

[@VanBlamm]

Thanks so much, glad to have you here! Enjoy your improved throttle!

[@SquireSCA]

The spacers don't really do much. Just learning the throttle does more, and going into the ECU and playing with the ride by wire tables does a lot more, and a tune... I didn't bother with the spacers because I didn't find the 2022 Speed Twin all that snatchy to begin with

[@telbenj]

Make sure you get the ones from Ducati-Spacers there's some cheaper ones on sale that are really difficult to fit due to poor sizing, I had to file them a bit on mine and wished I had paid the extra few pounds, They say you get what you pay for, But hey they are in and working fine, it's a great mod and makes a big difference. PS mine is always in sport mode, hardly ever use rain or road. Great bike love mine

[@VanBlamm]

Good tip, I didn't even realize there were others out there.

[@lennartschluetter7733]

I don't like the sport mode either and use mostly the rain mode, even with the throttle spacers. And I agree that the spacers are great and worth using, but don't change the general responsiveness of the throttle to a new level. It remains snatchy, because most of it comes from the engine characteristics. My next mod will be the Arton vintage gauge. They have a really cool classic and clean look.

[@VanBlamm]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I hadn't heard of those gauges before, but they look pretty slick!

[@henkbokhove]

I have a set at home and will instal them this week, will see what they can do, nice video

[@edgaryellow]

Thanks for the vid. I am still not convinced though. And I don’t want to modify my throttle housing with something that can break and clog things. I have noticed that Road mode is jerky but Sport mode is much better ! Sport mode and proper throttle gripping works for me :) problem solved!

[@1870tazi]

Booster plug + throttle spacer. Is what I use on my 2019 speed twin if that doesn’t work, power commander and a tune would be perfect.

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video fantastic bike will get some for mine stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@sandorvasas611]

I use SPORT mode like 99% of the time. except when it's raining

[@jockd7]

👍

[@mymotosai5036]

Honest review. I thought the spacer was a very small improvement. But way overpriced for 2 pieces of plastic.

[@tinks43]

I’ve got a Tiger 800 and find road mode to be snatchy but the throttle is more responsive in sport mode so mainly use that unless it’s raining.

[@VanBlamm]

Since making this video I have made myself get accustomed to Sport mode. Now I pretty much only use that and Rain.

[@LeftHandCustoms]

I think you might have just sold me on getting these spacers too for my Speed Twin.

[@VanBlamm]

They're so cheap and easy that there isn't much reason not to.

[@lynniejohnson9533]

Use the clutch Luke...the clutch!

[@wandering_armadillo]

Nice video - I especially like your camera angles (I had my Go Pro suctioned to my tank last week and I just couldn't relax imagining it flying off). As for this cheap mod, I'm pretty happy that my X-pipe minimized the snatchy behaviour- and I don't think I can pop this spacer in AND install the cruise control (Atlas Throttle Lock) gadget I've purchased. Are you familiar with this product - it's very slick my Speedie friend ....

[@VanBlamm]

Thanks! An x-pipe is almost certainly in my future; it's just a matter of deciding when I want to sit down and fiddle my way through the installation. I personally don't feel a need for cruise control, so I didn't have to worry about that when doing the spacer mod.

[@andyhill7794]

Great mod. Made a good bit of difference, and inexpensive.

[@markeisenschenk9446]

Time to get a booster plug... never done modifying :)

[@Axel_LeXar]

thanks dude ! so I ordered 😀 did you orient the handlebars of the motorcycle other than the original, please thx

[@VanBlamm]

Nah I like the bars in the original position.

[@Vachaathepromise]

Hi Brother really need your guidance. I m looking to put The handlebar in my Triump speed twin. I have seen that the wire of clutch is little short I wanted your advice can I change the wire with the Triump scrambler 1200 because it has a bigger wire than the Triump speed twin. please advise.

[@johnsumser9743]

When I go into a turn, I’m never completely off the gas so I don’t see how the spacers will make this smoother. The slack in the throttle is from off to on, which is bothersome in stop and go traffic but not in canyons. I think if we spend a $1000 on a Power Commander and a dyno tune, these problems would go away. I think it’s a fuel map problem. Of course, it’s terrible to spend this much money for a bike that needs that sort of manipulation just to run properly. Let me ask all of you a completely different question. Do you get a lot of heat coming out of the right side? I admit it’s around 100 degrees F here right now, but I’ve noticed this on lots of days in the 80s.

[@VanBlamm]

My pace is such that I'm braking into most curves, so I am frequently encountering the jerkiness. I expect it to smooth out even more when I eventually do a decat. And YES! I am planning to talk about the heat when I do an updated owner's review, but it is my #1 complaint about the Speed Twin. The amount of heat it gives off is truly unbelievable. Anytime the temperature outside is over 80F in the swamp where I live, it feels like I'm sitting over an open flame. I find that whichever side is in direct sunlight is hotter. I've heard that a decat may help with that too. I'm also hoping it will feel a little cooler running on mountain air when I ship out to Colorado next month.

[@pmdinaz]

Yep, 108 here and its a bit warmer on the right than left, probably due to the fan ;)

[@geneahart5607]

Would you happen to know if this mod works for 2022 T100? I have same problem and don't like it! I love my bike though.

[@VanBlamm]

Hmmm, I'd check the Ducati Spacers website to see if they offer one for that model. Otherwise, maybe look and see if my throttle unit is the same as a T100

[@henkbokhove]

I think that the x-pipe did the most in a smoother driving feeling for me

[@VanBlamm]

I'm sure it's just a matter of time before I do an x-pipe as well

[@isteinhansen3223]

I have exactly the same problem with the tiger, and i am very frustrated with it, And this kit dont fit the tiger. Any suggestions?

[@VanBlamm]

Hmm, I have heard that a full exhaust upgrade, or at least a decat, will also help smooth out most throttles. Those are a little more expensive, of course, but they bring other benefits in addition...

[@tinks43]

The Tiger uses a different kit and they have now made one for them if you hadn’t seen it.

[@stevesteve1965]

Now fit a Booster Plug and take the snorkel off, You'll be even more impressed.

[@300zxdriver]

I can’t believe it comes like that,really they didn’t notice it?

[@cmartin2932]

I added these to my speed twin yesterday. I noticed that I have to sometimes manually close the throttle, meaning that if I just let go of the throttle it does not always completely return to closed. Instead, it may return to a position where the idle is about 2000 RPMs instead of 1000. Has anyone else had this issue? Will it break in?

[@VanBlamm]

Hmmm I haven't had that issue. I can only think of two things: you somehow overtightened the bar-end weights when reinstalling them, so they are pressing on the throttle tube and causing it to stay open due to friction (like how a throttle lock works); or the spacers you got were ever so slightly out of spec -- could be that a little extra material from a mold seam makes enough difference for the TPS to notice. A throttle that won't snap shut is unsafe. Even though 2000rpm isn't much, if it's sticking there then it may only take a slight shift for it to stick at 5000. If I were you I'd uninstall the spacers and figure this out before riding again. Thanks for watching, and I hope you get it sorted out. It really is a worthwhile mod.

[@cmartin2932]

@@VanBlamm I will do that. Thank you so much for your reply. Keep up the good work!

[@c.g.c2067]

The problem is the ride by wire and the opening of the air valve

[@joeb84]

Whats the slop actually for? The reason why its made like that?

[@VanBlamm]

I don't think it's intentional. Triumph just chose to source a part that's built with looser tolerances, no doubt to pinch pennies

[@acvn-hg9gy]

This, and a powerplugwith a decat

[@naiboz]

You’d think manufacturers would have test riders to iron this shit out before a £10k bike hits the market 🤷🏻‍♂️ Or do they just not care

[@VanBlamm]

They don't care

[@stephenricketts2067]

What year is your bike?

[@VanBlamm]

2019

[@stephenricketts2067]

@@VanBlamm thanks. My T120 is a 2020 and I'm thinking those parts should fit my bike?

[@VanBlamm]

Hmmm I'm not sure. The Ducati Spacers site lists a bunch of Bonnevilles but not the T120. I'm seeing on bikebandit that the Speed Twin and T120 throttles have different part numbers; Could be the T120 uses a different unit to accommodate the optional cruise control.

[@zatoichi1335]

@@stephenricketts2067 . Fitted it today on my speed twin, and the seller at SQUAREDEALS (UK) LTD told me the spacer kit fits all Triumph "Fly by wire" applications. So should work for your T120.

[@stephenricketts2067]

@@zatoichi1335 thanks for that. Ordering a set tonight.

[@fictiveaudio]

Booster plug....

[@misterrestore7403]

I have done this mod... im happy about it... follow me at Instagram speedtwin36 ... ride save!