Another Throttle Lock Option - Page 2

dkdixie · 04-08-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

What dkdixie said. If you go to the link jrd provided you can read the instructions in the pic labled metric kit. It says "must be tapped using a 1/4 - 20 NC something.

Basically, it was developed to add lever to Harley friction control and is direct bolt on.
To use on metrics need to tap existing metric screw hole on throttle cable plate to 1/4-20.

redeye.....recheck yours. If it is the same, re-tapping is not a big deal. Just pay attention to keep tap straight.

dkdixie · 04-08-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

Is this a screw with in a screw? The 1/4-20 holds thje device into the allow switch box, and a screw inside that screw rubs the white nylon cable holder?

Does the device had a roller ball in contact when locked?

Don't know if roller ball or not.
Not 100% sure but I believe the procedure is; re-tap, install screw, spring, star wheel.....adjust wheel to feel "light" pressure, back off a tad, use lever to engage. The "screw within a screw" is screw into star wheel under spring pressure.
Like Harley's, it doesn't take much pressure to hold

**ringadingh** · 04-08-2008, 08:15 PM

Could someone post a pic of all the parts in the kit before they do the installation?

jrd · 04-08-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Could someone post a pic of all the parts in the kit before they do the installation?

Sure,

As soon as I get it I'll post pics of the parts and the installation process since there is so much interest in it.

John

**ringadingh** · 04-08-2008, 10:53 PM

Thanks;jrd

redeye · 04-09-2008, 02:04 AM

[quote="dk dixie" ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Top Cat (TC) ":pk5qzk8m

What dkdixie said. If you go to the link jrd provided you can read the instructions in the pic labled metric kit. It says "must be tapped using a 1/4 - 20 NC something.

Basically, it was developed to add lever to Harley friction control and is direct bolt on.
To use on metrics need to tap existing metric screw hole on throttle cable plate to 1/4-20.

redeye.....recheck yours. If it is the same, re-tapping is not a big deal. Just pay attention to keep tap straight.[/quote:pk5qzk8m]

The current hole in the bottom of the throttle housing is too small to use a 1/4-20 NC Tap. YOU DO have to drill the hole out to accept the tap, otherwise I think the tap might crack the housing. Just my $00.02 -Rich

jrd · 04-09-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Redeye

Quote:

Originally Posted by "dk dixie"

Basically, it was developed to add lever to Harley friction control and is direct bolt on.
To use on metrics need to tap existing metric screw hole on throttle cable plate to 1/4-20.

redeye.....recheck yours. If it is the same, re-tapping is not a big deal. Just pay attention to keep tap straight.

The current hole in the bottom of the throttle housing is too small to use a 1/4-20 NC Tap. YOU DO have to drill the hole out to accept the tap, otherwise I think the tap might crack the housing. Just my $00.02 -Rich

Rich and all,

I will have mine in a day or two, and I will let you know exactly what has to be done to install it. I will take pictures of the process and do a little write up and post it in BD's Garage. I will be mounting it on an 05 1600 VN.

John

macmac · 04-09-2008, 08:56 AM

I agree the existing hole is too small to simply re-tap. I am interested in understanding the contact point. If this can eat the nylon cable holder, adjusting speed ON, sooner or later it could eat the cables too.

If there is a roller like a ink pen uses but bigger that might work out well. I suppose if the contact is higly polished that might work as well.

The price is right!

redeye · 04-09-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

I agree the existing hole is too small to simply re-tap. I am interested in understanding the contact point. If this can eat the nylon cable holder, adjusting speed ON, sooner or later it could eat the cables too.

If there is a roller like a ink pen uses but bigger that might work out well. I suppose if the contact is higly polished that might work as well.

The price is right!

On the one I bought, the point of the locking bolt is pointed, kinda like a large idle jet screw on a Eldelbrock Carb. No polish or roller point. -Rich

bobzinger · 04-09-2008, 02:43 PM

Fort a 1/4-20 I'd use a 13/16 drill.

04-09-2008, 02:52 PM

What? Not unless you wanna stuff 3 of them 1/4-20's in the hole! 1/4-20 requires a #7 drill, which is .201" dia. but in aluminum you could use a 3/16" and just wiggle it a little as it's only .014" undersize.

04-09-2008, 02:53 PM

PS: that pointy screw sounds like a bunch of trouble waiting to happen.

jrd · 04-09-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by caddmannq

PS: that pointy screw sounds like a bunch of trouble waiting to happen.

Why would it be a problem Cadd?

Thanks!
John

04-09-2008, 03:09 PM

What's it screwing into? Plastic? The throttle cable? This can't be right.

**Top Cat** · 04-09-2008, 03:13 PM

If the pointy screw pushes against the cable it would wear it and may even break the strands as Macmac pointed out.

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04-09-2008, 08:56 AM	#23
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Another Throttle Lock Option I agree the existing hole is too small to simply re-tap. I am interested in understanding the contact point. If this can eat the nylon cable holder, adjusting speed ON, sooner or later it could eat the cables too. If there is a roller like a ink pen uses but bigger that might work out well. I suppose if the contact is higly polished that might work as well. The price is right! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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04-09-2008, 02:52 PM	#26
Guest Posts: n/a	Another Throttle Lock Option What? Not unless you wanna stuff 3 of them 1/4-20's in the hole! 1/4-20 requires a #7 drill, which is .201" dia. but in aluminum you could use a 3/16" and just wiggle it a little as it's only .014" undersize.
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04-09-2008, 02:53 PM	#27
Guest Posts: n/a	Another Throttle Lock Option PS: that pointy screw sounds like a bunch of trouble waiting to happen.
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04-09-2008, 03:09 PM	#29
Guest Posts: n/a	Another Throttle Lock Option What's it screwing into? Plastic? The throttle cable? This can't be right.
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04-09-2008, 03:13 PM	#30
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Another Throttle Lock Option If the pointy screw pushes against the cable it would wear it and may even break the strands as Macmac pointed out. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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