Thruxton Throttle Spacers

Loads of threads about them on the web; they do what they are supposed to i.e. remove the free play.

Debate rages as to whether they are necessary etc

My position is...

Are they necessary - no.
Do they improve throttle response - no
Do they make you more attractive to potential sexual partners - no
Are they good value for money - no
Have I bought them - yes

I've got them as the looseness in the throttle assembly felt a little "cheap" compared to my BMW. With the spacers in place it felt the same, but there's no way I would even pretend that they gave any actual genuine benefit other than making it a bit less rattly.

 

At last, an informed, honest appraisal

 

Made my own along with something to remove the security screws. They’ve stopped low speed jerkiness on less than smooth road surfaces when trying to maintain a constant speed. I’d expect the genuine item to do no less. I didn’t update my profile to include having throttle spacers as I already have far too many sexual partners than I can cope with They’re probably needed more after fitting heated grips when any jerkiness becomes more noticeable.