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Moto-Update: Internal Throttle?

Posted: September 9th, 2009 | Author: ccollins | Filed under: General | 2 Comments »

Well, I’ve not had much time to work on my bike over the last several weeks. I’ve been tied up with work, family, and home (BIG thanks to Mike, The Liebls, and The Fullers for all the help with the shed!!). But now that I may actually be able to get my garage/basement workspace in order, I’m ready to get to it. Budget approvals are all in order, so now I’m shopping for a new rear tire, new chain, and brake pads. In addition to the new gauge housing, I’m considering trying to get an internal throttle control setup. Buying one is out of the question ($225), but figuring out how to make one could be fun… This guy did it:

http://boardtracker.blogspot.com/2009/02/internal-throttle.html

http://boardtracker.blogspot.com/2009/02/bruce-dickinson-says-more-throttle.html

http://boardtracker.blogspot.com/2009/02/and-more-throttle.html

I’ll start with something a lot simpler, though… like a set of strap clamps.

2 Comments on “Moto-Update: Internal Throttle?”

  1. 1 Michael said at 8:34 am on September 10th, 2009:

    Didn’t even think of trying the spiral slot ‘manually’ as shown in the first link. I guess the more machine tools you get, the less apt you are to consider the ‘low-tech’ approach. I do have a Sherline rotary table around here somewhere if you want to try getting a little fancy…

  2. 2 ccollins said at 10:34 pm on September 10th, 2009:

    I gotta get simple before i get fancy… just a pipe dream at this point, i guess, but not completely out of reach…

    BTW, I may be asking for some help in making a rotary table, assuming the clamps go well.

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