MTB lever for throttle

Johnny340

Johnny340

Location
Vancouver
I saw a cool complete thread on after market throttles but I can't find it again to add my info for anyone considering a mountain bike or BMX bike brake lever as a throttle. I know it's been done before but FYI, the Tecktro one is a good choice because the threads are larger than most at 10mm (but the wrong pitch). I tapped the hole to a 10mm x 1.25 pitch thread (same as cables for mid year Kawis and adapters) and my cable threaded in well. Some of these levers have adjustable throw and most have adjustable resting position. You Yamaha guys probably have even more options if you don't use the adapter.

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Mouthfulloflake

Mouthfulloflake

ISJWTA member #2
Location
NW Arkansas
I went to rob some off of the kids discarded MTN bikes.

but they all had to remove the handgrip and then slide over the bar..

so I havent messed with one yet, I need to order a better quality one with a removeable bar clamp I guess.

looks very promising though.
 
Johnny340

Johnny340

Location
Vancouver
Nice short lever blade!
Most after market levers have a smaller barrel adjuster but could still work for Yamaha and other cables with smaller threads. Mine was free from the extra parts bin at my bike shop but even new they are only around $20. Beats $50-80 for PWC ones.
 
Waternut

Waternut

Customizing addict
Location
Macon, GA
I used a regular v-brake lever...cost about $13 for two and they threaded right onto my cable without any problems. The only problem I ran into was that the cable reach was slightly different so I had to bend the cable adjustment plate in the engine bay a bit.

I also modified the v-brake lever recently too because full throttle was at the bar and 90% of the time the lever would hit my middle finger. I did a bit of grinding on the lever stop so that full throttle would be where the lever hit my finger...:arms:
 
CarterB

CarterB

X
Location
orlando
dia-tech "Dirt Harry" is a nice lever for both throttle and trim..super cheap too like $15 retail and they have a hinged bar clamp
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