Can you put a throttle stop on a motorcycle? I am going to take some courses and want to get a motorcycle in the next few months. I have grown up on dirt bikes (mainly 125 and 250's) but have never owned a street bike. I really want to get a street bike now but I want to be able to limit myself at first. I know myself. If I bought a 600 or 650 I would wan to upgrade within months. Knowing that I have narrowed my options down to three:

1) Ducati StreetFighter S
2) Ducati Monster 1100 S
3) Ducati Hypermotard 1100S

I would like to put a throttle stop on the bike and limit it to about 50% throttle at first and then slowly increase the power. Either a mechanical throttle stop or simply de tuning the engine would work also.

Anyone have any thoughts on a safe way to ween myself into a liter bike? Also, obviously my dirt gear will not work on the street so I need some leathers, gloves, and a helmet. Any ideas on some goods models? Something I can wear on my way to class over my street clothes would be nice so I can ride to class.

 

The faggot store called, they're out of you.

Sorry, couldn't resist this one.

You won't need no throttle stops on the HM or Monster, they're not fast. The SF I would be wary though, it's fast twitchy nervous little thing ... something limited throttle won't change. Bring your technical A game when you're on it.
Come to think of it, the HM isn't very forgiving either, you better have smooth roads, the one I rode certainly did not like bumpy corners.

FWIW I started with the Z1000 I still have (been riding dirtbikes since 10), it just took me a couple weeks before I actually opened it up for real. Respect the power and you won't need any ridiculous throttle blocker.

As for gear ... leather everything is best, just ditch the pants when going to school. I'm about to try some kevlar reinforced jeans, see if they're actually wearable all day. I got some TCX XCube boots ... they look sort of casual, but are more protective than I thought and too rigid and hot to wear all day. Dainese or Alpinestars make some really nice stuff ... definitely nice enough to wear around school. Just keep the leather pants and race boots for the weekend rides.

Oh, and on the "I will be bored with a 600" ... it just depends where you ride, how you ride and who you ride with. I'm tempted to actually "downgrade" to a Dorsoduro or SXV550 for my next bike. Less power, but more nimble and hooligan-ish. More fun!

 

But the streetfighter looks SO incredible looking. Well, it does have traction control. I am simply trying to avoid flipping over backwards. I have done that way too many times on a dirt bike.

So just be very careful with the throttle and I should be OK. I am not looking to do any major corner carving yet so the twitchyness should be alright. I just want something that I can cruise around on and grow into.

 

Errrrr.

Dude.

No offense but if your concern is flipping over and having DTC help you ... you may want to get a more forgiving bike to hone your skills on. The Ducs (haven't ridden the Monster) are more demanding and will cost a pretty penny if you go down.

I will get more seat time on a Streetfighter in a few weeks, but from the short ride I had, it is a demanding bike in terms of rider technical know-how. It doesn't take much to give it too much input and go down. Heck, even the Hyper took me a couple miles to adjust to the sharp response of the controls.

How do you even flip over backwards anyways? I've usually had the time to crap myself three times over before I even get to the balance point!

 

I has happened mainly when I come out of a corner, apply too much power, the rear wheel spins. I give it gas so the tire doesnt catch and high side the bike, when the tire gets traction it pulls like a bat out of hell and goes past the balance point too quickly for me to let off and keep the front down. It happens a lot more easily when I ride my old 125 on a tiny frame since the wheelbase is shorter and more of my weight is over the back wheel. It hasnt happend on my 250 yet

 

a big cc Ducati for first street bike is not wise, maybe a 696 monster but nothing bigger, and what Zorro said.

 

best throttle stop is between your ears.

I started on a 750, my mishaps were all low speed wet leaf issues.

 

A 1100 as a first streetbike isn't the smartest thing in the world. Throttle stops are bike-specific and not available everywhere. France has a 33bhp limit for first year riders and there are restrictor plates available there to accomplish that.

 

Wtf is a throttle stop? If you want cruise control get a car.

 

Bad idea getting a liter bike for your first streetbike. Just buy a used SV650 or something of that nature. Ride it for a year to get used to the street. If you drop it who cares. Then get what you want.