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Throttle Lock at DENNISKIRK ?
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you can use a big rubber o-ring. It will keep the throttle constant by friction, but you can still adjust the throttle. When you get off the highway, you can roll it back onto the grip. Cost - $.80
What size o-ring did you use? Do you have a pic?
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I even went for a lighter throttle spring from Canadian Tire so that I don't feel like I'm fighting the bike mile after mile. Works for me.
Post edited by: bill_wilcox100, at: 2008/02/02 12:24<br><br>Post edited by: bill_wilcox100, at: 2008/02/03 16:50
Looking at this again, the lighter spring sounds like a feasible option. You do mean the heavy spring on the carb rack right? Is there a descriptor/designation for this spring or did you bring the rack spring in for size, do some pull strength comparisons and basicly guestimate it out?
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I took the orginal spring with me Canadian tire and went to the section that has accessoris like window crand handles and the like. I found a few springs in that section. Then I just took one of the springs out of it package and it felt like about 1/4 to 1/3 of the the pull so I tried it.
Took it home and installed it. That's it, that's all. Sorry, no science to my method at all.
I suspected this was do-able since I had to do things like that to make my HD work when I was a kid.
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I now have one of those throttle rockers like in bluemeanies post and like it as well. Lets me rest my hand when I want, but not remove my hand from the bars.
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watch ebay. I got two new "Dixie brand" for $10 each including shipping a few weeks ago. Put one on the KZ and the other on the Vulcan. I had to cut off the lower flange that is supposed to fit between the throttle cables and add a small screw through the nylon to the throttle housing. I've had one done like this on my Honda for over 100K miles now with no problems.
<br><br>Post edited by: 1982KZ1100D1, at: 2008/02/02 07:44
I've checked ebay, but, can't find any for less than 30 bucks. Can you post the seller's ID?
Also, my bike has aftermarket, foam grips. Will this create a problem?
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Z1R 18" front wheel
Pumper carbs w/pods
MAC 4-1 w/ drilled-out baffle
Dyna S ignition w/ Dyna Green coils
WG coil mod
'81 CSR charging system
17/41 gearing
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...bike has aftermarket, foam grips. Will this create a problem?
Grip style doesn't matter, as the fixture simply clamps around the throttle tube, with tightness of the clamp being adjustable to personal preference. The clamp performs the same on a naked throttle tube without any handlebar grip.
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