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Throttle Twist Grip Drag
Throttle Twist Grip Drag
I noticed that my throttle does does not snap back when I release it. I took the twist grip off and noticed that there is a bit of spring steel riveted to the outboard end of the throttle sleeve that grabs the end of the handlebar and creates drag on the throttle.
I can't think of any particular reason to induce drag on the twist grip, or am I missing something?
I need to replace my grips so now would be a good time to remove the dragging appendage.
Any good reason not to?
Twist grip with springs
I noticed that my throttle does does not snap back when I release it. I took the twist grip off and noticed that there is a bit of spring steel riveted to the outboard end of the throttle sleeve that grabs the end of the handlebar and creates drag on the throttle.
I can't think of any particular reason to induce drag on the twist grip, or am I missing something?
I need to replace my grips so now would be a good time to remove the dragging appendage.
Any good reason not to?
That twist grip with the spring still in it is really rare now and regularly sought after! So I'd advise you to keep the grip intact, you can still buy new twistgrips [without the spring) from BMW or other sources.
The purpose is to give you some kind of cruise control.
Best regards,
Frank
in the old days, when bikes
If you don't feel comfortable with it, replace the entire grip and put this one in the vitrine!!
Don't!
Dave
Right Turn
Thanks, folks. I thought it
And yes...here in the US, we use the left arm at 90 degrees to signal right. Not that anyone here knows what that means... 8|
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I agree with the others...the
Recently I began to notice that it was taking more pressure to rotate the grip. After a ride, I did about an hour's refurb to remove, clean, and relube the throttle tube. Muy Bueno now!
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The Spring
Once you get used to turning the throttle back its not a problem. That was another safety requirement to protect you by your government.
If you need to replace one just look for a old feeler gauge for the spring steel, cut or grind it to size and rivet it on. I like it better than cruise control for just riding back roads. I never take mine off unless working on that area. Lots of older motorcycles have a adjustable drag for the throttle.