Trottle.

[Diver]

Hi all.

Practicing slow maneuvering on my GS850G. Is there any way to make the Trottle less sensitive. I am finding it difficult to keep it at a steady RPM. The slightest touch and she takes off like a rocket.

Best regards

Chris.

[Diver]

Carbs are working brilliant. Tiniest bit of Choke from cold and she will tick over at 1000 rpm no problem and 800 when she heats up.

What rpm is best for slow speed control while using Clutch and Rear Brake.

[Grimly]

You'll quickly get the feel of setting the throttle at 1500 to 2000 and feathering the clutch.
If you don't, you'll stall the engine halfway through a manoeuvering tight turn and fall over when you can't get your foot down to hold it up, as it's canted over too far and too bloody heavy.
Not that I've ever done that...

[Rob S.]

Ride the rear brake during your slow speed maneuvers. I found that useful for certain maneuvers in intersections. The tension between the brake and the throttle provides more control.

[dgates1]

1+ on the rear brake. Makes controlling tight, slow turns manageable. If you start to tip, a little bit of throttle is actually your friend. Makes the bike want to stand up.

This guy explains it pretty well.

https://youtu.be/6JCEZfXVk9M?si=_tgvQF230Mj81QNI

[Diver]

Thanks for all the tips. I need to keep practicing.
Have a full licence for past 60 years but bad habits are difficult to break.
Got too used to using 2 feet down.
cheers
Chris

[salty_monk]

Go practice with Grimly... Ireland's not that big! You probably live next door to each other

[first timer]

You just need to learn how to slip and feather the clutch to give you that little buffer between stalling and accelerating.

Here is a good exercise for getting use to clutch engagement - Hill start/stop

https://youtu.be/quYa8V8sMJo?si=A2VeCIzmhyC-3llt&t=205

[Cipher]

Adjust the throttle cable per the service manual.