Has anyone upgraded their pre-2023 ePure with a Domino throttle?

Was it easy to install?

Any noticeable difference?

I have a 2021 ePure Race and made the switch from Magura to Domino. My old Magura seemed to be developing a bit of a glitchy, dead, just off the totally closed position. In hindsight, the issue would probably have been fixed by doing a controller reset.

With all the said, to answer your questions:

Was it easy to install? If you go aftermarket, you will need to acquire the correct connector, and wire it yourself. Unless, you don't mind chopping off the end of your old throttle, and using it.

Any noticeable difference? The primary difference is that the Magura has a considerable stronger return spring. Seems to make the task of holding a fixed throttle position a bit easier, as the stronger spring is pushing back, providing a bit more resistance.

Interesting side note: The aftermarket Domino comes with a set of grips that are of a larger outer diameter than a traditional trials grip. If you have a larger hand, it makes things a bit more comfortable. That, and the larger diameter makes for a bit smoother throttle input. Sort of like the difference between a black and white throttle tube. The same degree of throttle turn produces less throttle input.

I swapped mine thinking the Magura was failing. Probably wasn't. Is the cost worthwhile, simply for the sake of change? I don't think so. A bit smoother, and more precise but the difference between to two is marginal, from my perspective.

Thanks for the quick reply and write up!

I checked to see that my 2022 has, but it is a Domino also. Maybe this is just an update:

I don't have much to compare (MX racing 20 years ago), but I also thought the throttle resistance is too low...

The throttle changed from Madura to Domino part way through ‘22 model year.

Awesome, looks like I'm up to date!

Thanks

Has anyone noticed a change in the throttle response after switching from the magura? My impression is the domino makes the bike softer, almost like you don't quite get the full throttle. Free play is setup ok

20 hours ago, DMacLeod said:

Has anyone noticed a change in the throttle response after switching from the magura? My impression is the domino makes the bike softer, almost like you don't quite get the full throttle. Free play is setup ok

I've forgotten how the response compares; it was a very fine difference. I just like the Domino for it's quality feel and stronger return spring.

As you say free play is OK, I assume you bought direct from an EM dealer. I bought mine (much cheaper) from a different source. Moving the pot 1 tooth wasn't enough and 2 teeth was too much I ended up going 2 teeth and trimming a bit off the closed-stop to get it right. Quite a lot of work but it's lovely now.

Yes, I bought the domino from the dealer. Tested both the magura and domino the other day on a steep hill, stopped at the bottom and full throttle up. I couldn't tell a difference in performance when tested back to back.

3 hours ago, DMacLeod said:

Yes, I bought the domino from the dealer. Tested both the magura and domino the other day on a steep hill, stopped at the bottom and full throttle up. I couldn't tell a difference in performance when tested back to back.

Interesting.  If you don't mind wiring the EM-specific connector yourself, throttles are available for less than EM's retail price.

https://www.electricmotorsport.com/magura-twist-grip-throttle-w-matching-grips.html    $95

https://www.electricmotorsport.com/domino-twist-grip-throttle-with-microswitch.html    $120

I've purchased the Magura as cheaply as ~$40 on eBay.