RFX Pro Throttle Tube SXF/EXCF 250-525 FC/FE >15

Specifications

Fits these bikes

This RFX part is listed as fitting 20 models. Check your model and year below.

Product details

RFX Pro Series Throttle Tubes are precision made from hard-anodised billet aluminium. A sealed ball bearing and a Teflon sleeve take friction down to almost nothing, giving you a smooth, light throttle action.

Built to cope with the demands of racing, they stand up to crashes far better than a standard plastic tube. That toughness has made them a popular pick with many leading teams and riders racing in the UK Championships, STR KTM among them.

Key features

• Cam profile matches the OEM part, so throttle control stays correct
• Made from hard anodised billet aluminium
• Sealed ball bearing and Teflon sleeve all but remove friction
• RFX logo laser etched on the tube
• Knurled area where the grip mounts
• Less likely to be damaged if you crash

Fitting instructions

• Start by sliding the rubber boot down, then take the throttle housing apart and remove the old throttle tube, being careful not to damage the throttle cables.
• If needed, carefully take the grip off the old tube.
• Check the cables and housing for heavy wear or damage. Clean and lubricate them, or replace them if necessary.
• Clean the handlebar and look for damage where the old tube has been turning on it. If you find a ridge, fit new handlebars.
• Slide the new throttle tube onto the bar and lubricate it with a penetrating lubricant, ideally Maxima MPPL. Do not use grease: it collects dirt and will make the throttle stick before long.
• Put the cables and throttle housing back together, once more using a little penetrating lubricant.
• Tighten the throttle housing with it set in the right position on the bars.
• Set the cable free play to suit your preference.
• Turn the handlebars fully to each side to make sure the throttle works properly and the cables are routed correctly. You may need to readjust the cable.
• Refit the rubber boot over the housing.
• Cover the open end of the grip with a piece of electrical tape so no glue can get into the throttle barrel, then spread a little RFX grip glue around the outside of the tube at its outer end.
• Apply a little RFX grip glue inside the new grip and slide it onto the tube.
• Rotate the grip until it sits correctly, then leave the glue to dry.
• Fit RFX safety grip wire if required.
• Once the glue is dry, check once more that the throttle works properly.