Why run a carburettor with throttle position sensor?

Setting up a carburettor with throttle position sensor is often the missing piece of the puzzle when you're trying to get a tuned engine to behave properly across the entire rev range. It's a bit of a "best of both worlds" situation. You get the raw, mechanical simplicity and the distinct sound of a carburettor, but you gain a level of intelligence usually reserved for fuel-injected systems. If you've ever felt like your bike or car was a bit sluggish coming out of corners or felt a weird flat spot when you cracked the throttle open, the lack of a TPS (throttle position sensor) might actually be the culprit, even if your jetting is spot on. ...

May 20, 2026 · 6 min · Guide Guie