Cheap Yet Effective Mods? - Page 9

jtemple · 07-28-2008, 09:25 AM

He made me some shims, which are just thin plastic washers. I got 2 of them. I'm seriously doubting that they are thick enough to add any kind of real tension to the spring in the bar end. I'll find out tonight!

No Worries · 07-29-2008, 12:27 AM

Ace Hardware sells brass shim stock.

jtemple · 07-29-2008, 08:34 AM

The shims helped, but it still isn't working fully. For some reason, the throttle will only lock when I open it up wide (i.e. 65mph or so in 2nd gear). If I get up to 65 in 5th or 6th and lock it, the throttle just closes.

I don't think I'm going to have a working throttle lock in time for my road trip.

If I can find the time, I'll check Ace hardware and see what they have. I went there previously, looking for some kind of replacement spring.

Here are some pictures of the innards of this thing...

jtemple · 07-29-2008, 10:27 AM

I just got off the phone with Throttlemeister. They have what seems to be a better design, using a threaded piston to lock the throttle instead of relying on spring tension. If you want it to lock harder, you just twist harder. They're overnighting me a set of bar-ends. If all goes well, I'll return the Salamanders.

dReWpY · 07-29-2008, 12:36 PM

buy the cheap 30 dollar one, it works

Cutty72 · 07-29-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewpy

buy the cheap 30 dollar one, it works

what cheap $30 one? I'm looking at getting something, but I need something with some weight too, to kill the bit of vibes i get in the bars.

jtemple · 07-29-2008, 01:34 PM

He's probably talking about the Vista Cruise. It's just a throttle lock; not a bar end weight.

dReWpY · 07-29-2008, 02:57 PM

yes, i was talking about the vista cruise, put the stockers back on the end of the clip ons and throw a vc on and your money for a long trip

jtemple · 07-29-2008, 03:11 PM

I have a Throttlemeister on the way. If all else fails I'll just man up and run without a lock.

Amber Lamps · 07-29-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtemple

I have a Throttlemeister on the way. If all else fails I'll just man up and run without a lock.

Throttlemeister FTW!

07-28-2008, 09:25 AM	#81
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	He made me some shims, which are just thin plastic washers. I got 2 of them. I'm seriously doubting that they are thick enough to add any kind of real tension to the spring in the bar end. I'll find out tonight!

07-29-2008, 12:27 AM	#82
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Ace Hardware sells brass shim stock.

07-29-2008, 10:27 AM	#84
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I just got off the phone with Throttlemeister. They have what seems to be a better design, using a threaded piston to lock the throttle instead of relying on spring tension. If you want it to lock harder, you just twist harder. They're overnighting me a set of bar-ends. If all goes well, I'll return the Salamanders.

07-29-2008, 01:34 PM	#87
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	He's probably talking about the Vista Cruise. It's just a throttle lock; not a bar end weight.

07-29-2008, 03:11 PM	#89
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I have a Throttlemeister on the way. If all else fails I'll just man up and run without a lock.