Sur Ron has too much torque!

[mccallgirlie]

I am struggling riding my Sur Ron on rough varying conditions. When I slow down upon encountering a large boulder on an uphill rocky trail I am often thrown off balance on the bike because of the quick torque engagement. I can't seem to find a sweet spot where I can engage minimal throttle to creep ahead vs lunge forward and bounce off the obstruction. I read something about putting pressure on the rear brake at the same time as engaging the throttle. Can someone explain this to me or share other tips for riding thru rocky obstacles? I admit, I am a novice rider however I am considering going back to a bike w/a clutch so I can have the benefit of feathering the clutch. In the short time I learned on my 125cc bike I didn't seem to have this problem. Any advice is appreciated.

[mccallgirlie]

I have also read about the Luna Cycle Cable Conversion Kit that will change electronic throttle to cable. Any one had experience with this.

[dirtman]

I am struggling riding my SRX-LB. I admit, I am a novice rider however I am considering going back to a bike w/a clutch so I can have the benefit of feathering the clutch.

Novice rider, That won`t last long. I suggest you ride as much as possible. Still riding at 72 I seen many a novice rider improving in less than a week. At first I have to wait for them to catch up. Within a week they`re almost up to passing me. You won`t need a clutch once you get used to the throttle. About going from a cable Throttle to an E-wire throttle. I have a 2020 SRX-LB. Years ago when I upgraded the handlebars I ordered an -E-wire throttle. It was a quarter turn throttle so I never installed it.

[JohnKol]

When I slow down upon encountering a large boulder on an uphill rocky trail I am often thrown off balance on the bike because of the quick torque engagement. I can't seem to find a sweet spot where I can engage minimal throttle to creep ahead vs lunge forward and bounce off the obstruction.

I don't think torque is the problem here, quite the opposite: it appears that the minimum speed is too much for the conditions.

If you really believe that torque is the problem, torque to the tyre can be reduced by going to a smaller rear sprocket, try a 42.

If however minimum speed is the problem, go to a larger rear sprocket, possibly a 58. Torque will increase, but at the same throttle opening you will be going slower, which I think is what you're looking for.

[Knobby1]

Just ride for a while and adjust your style and approach. The electronic throttle sux, too glitchy esp near 18mph or so, cable version is cheap and a nice upgrade. The high torque available all the time, really makes it easy to pop the front wheel over an obstacle or ditch, never have to downshift for that.

[CPG]

I have a 60 T sprocket on my MX 4, the only one to do so it seems, not for more torque, but for less throttle twitchiness. My top speed is now 38-39, which i could care less about as most of my rocky and steep trail rides take place at single digit or slightly above speeds. It of course has HUGE amounts of torque.

[JohnKol]

I have a 60 T sprocket on my MX 4, the only one to do so it seems, not for more torque, but for less throttle twitchiness.

You're not the only one, I'm also running a 60 T rear for precisely the reasons you mention: more torque and smoother engagement off idle.