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Thbrtmn · 06-15-2008, 01:19 PM

Has anyone done this? Im trying to replace it with the throttlemeister. Does it require an allen key or not? What size? Thanks

Scorphonic · 06-15-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Thbrtmn

Has anyone done this? Im trying to replace it with the throttlemeister. Does it require an allen key or not? What size? Thanks

put an allen key in there, give it a bit of a twist and see if it loosens up!

I would suspect that it will move.

As for size, try the ones that come in the tool kit or if needed buy yourself a set of them...they're handy to have about!!

maverick1970 · 06-15-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Thbrtmn

Has anyone done this? Im trying to replace it with the throttlemeister. Does it require an allen key or not? What size? Thanks

Yes it requires an allen key . I forgot which size but I used the one in my OEM tool kit.

I just replaced my bar ends with a Throttlemeister Friday and absolutely love it on my daily commute of 39 miles that take approx 50 minutes one way. The most difficult thing about the install is that you'll have to try different combinations of washers/spacers they give you till you get it just right. I found it amusing because they mention it in the instructions.

Let us know how it turns out cause I dig mine.

**Hellgate** · 06-15-2008, 02:43 PM

6mm, comes right off

**bd43** · 06-15-2008, 03:10 PM

My 2007 was an 8mm HEX...... The manual calls for 26Nm or 19ft•lbs of torque.

**Hellgate** · 06-15-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by biker_dude43

My 2007 was an 8mm HEX...... The manual calls for 26Nm or 19ft•lbs of torque.

8mm, thanks! My mistake.

Thbrtmn · 06-15-2008, 04:08 PM

Thanks guys...Wow 8mm. I try a 4 too small, 5 too big...was thinking more along the lines of 4.5...anyhow I got it off with a little positive motivation...Couldnt find a 4.5 around the house to save my life. Its all good. Anyhow I got the ThrottleMeister hooked up and feels like its working great. Will give it a test tomorrow. Hopefully do an install post too.

Im in the same boat as you Mav...30 miles 1 way with 27 of those being freeway. Hand gets numb mostly after a few miles in. I have been speeding up in the past and then just squeezing the clutch in and letting my right hand rest about 3 seconds and then sensation comes back. This should do the Job. Gotta road trip coming up this next weekend too so this should be right nice on the old Super Slab. Thanks guys for your help. Look for the ThrottleMeister install post w/ pics soon.
By the way Mav I have a red 2006 and mine seemed to work best with 1 of the thickest washers/shims coupled with the thinest supplied.
Have a good one guys

maverick1970 · 06-15-2008, 04:35 PM

That's cool you got it working. I ended up having to use two of the thick washers on my install. Shoot man you got plenty of daylight left, get out there and test it today

Thbrtmn · 06-17-2008, 08:09 AM

If you havent seen it yet, Here is the write up:
http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/main-...html#post65290

GConn · 06-17-2008, 08:26 AM

Mine is a 8mm too I think...4.5 sounds a bit odd. Are they the factory ends or aftermarket ones?

06-15-2008, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thbrtmn Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utah Bike: 2006 Yamah FZ6 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 3 Member #2398	Bar-End Weight removal? Has anyone done this? Im trying to replace it with the throttlemeister. Does it require an allen key or not? What size? Thanks

06-15-2008, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,305 Rep Power: 59 Member #1191	Re: Bar-End Weight removal? 6mm, comes right off __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

06-15-2008, 04:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Thbrtmn Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utah Bike: 2006 Yamah FZ6 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 3 Member #2398	Re: Bar-End Weight removal? Thanks guys...Wow 8mm. I try a 4 too small, 5 too big...was thinking more along the lines of 4.5...anyhow I got it off with a little positive motivation...Couldnt find a 4.5 around the house to save my life. Its all good. Anyhow I got the ThrottleMeister hooked up and feels like its working great. Will give it a test tomorrow. Hopefully do an install post too. Im in the same boat as you Mav...30 miles 1 way with 27 of those being freeway. Hand gets numb mostly after a few miles in. I have been speeding up in the past and then just squeezing the clutch in and letting my right hand rest about 3 seconds and then sensation comes back. This should do the Job. Gotta road trip coming up this next weekend too so this should be right nice on the old Super Slab. Thanks guys for your help. Look for the ThrottleMeister install post w/ pics soon. By the way Mav I have a red 2006 and mine seemed to work best with 1 of the thickest washers/shims coupled with the thinest supplied. Have a good one guys

06-15-2008, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
maverick1970 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Podunk Georgia, USA Bike: 2007 RED FZ6 Posts: 194 Rep Power: 5 Member #1231	Re: Bar-End Weight removal? That's cool you got it working. I ended up having to use two of the thick washers on my install. Shoot man you got plenty of daylight left, get out there and test it today

06-17-2008, 08:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
Thbrtmn Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utah Bike: 2006 Yamah FZ6 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 3 Member #2398	Re: Bar-End Weight removal? If you havent seen it yet, Here is the write up: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/main-...html#post65290

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