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Re: Throttle lock thread ?
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:01 am
by Sibbo
dougie wrote:I don't understand how locking the throttle on can be a good thing.
Just sounds dangerous to me.
It's really useful when you are warming her up .Cruising you don't lock it ,just reduce the return pressure a bit ....easier on your wrist .
Re: Throttle lock thread ?
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:01 am
by ME 109
dougie wrote:I don't understand how locking the throttle on can be a good thing.
Just sounds dangerous to me.
Throttle lock is a misleading term. It isn't difficult at all to roll the throttle off.
Throttle locks do make it easier to clean the bike while riding tho'.
Sibbo, my bolt is 8mm x .8mm I think. 13-14 threads over 10mm.
Overall length is 20mm with the last 5mm stepped down to about 4mm.
Re: Throttle lock thread ?
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:07 am
by Sibbo
Thank you sir ! I'll pick up a cap screw and turn the end down a bit and see how well it works .
Re: Throttle lock thread ?
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:48 am
by dougie
Sibbo wrote:It's really useful when you are warming her up .Cruising you don't lock it ,just reduce the return pressure a bit ....easier on your wrist .
OK, now I get it
Re: Throttle lock thread ?
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:34 am
by Chuey
We didn't give the thread dimension because we don't know it. I think it is pretty special and probably not available in the hardware sources. If I wanted to plug the hole, I'd whittle a hardwood plug.
Chuey
Re: Throttle lock thread ?
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:31 pm
by robtg
8 x .75mm
Re: Throttle lock thread ?
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:39 pm
by Ken in Oklahoma
At one time Justin Bowser, who used to frequent this forum, was starting production of that throttle "cruise control" do dad. I believe Justin is still the custodian of the R65 list, so a bit of googling might get anybody interested in touch with him.
Ken
Re: Throttle lock thread ?
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:09 am
by wirewrkr
why, is his better than the one from BMW?
part # 32721230874 LOCKING BOLT $9.42
or, you can buy the plastic plug that BMW sells for that hole.
part #32721236605 PLUG $0.53
Re: Throttle lock thread ?
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:49 am
by mattcfish
Chuey wrote:You may want to reconsider after learning that I use mine all the time. It allows me to use my right hand. I wouldn't be able to wave to Harley riders if not for it. That's reason enough.
Chuey
Wave at HD riders?
Re: Throttle lock thread ?
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:50 am
by ME 109
Sibbo wrote:Thank you sir ! I'll pick up a cap screw and turn the end down a bit and see how well it works .
Ideal requirements for a home made job.
The throttle screw *must have a large diametre knurled head to enable easy operation with yer gloves on while riding.
And just the right spring tension range so one doesn't end up fighting spring pressure before the desired setting is achieved.
Just like a bought one really.
But! you do have a lathe?
*safety, simple to use. imo.