Throttle sans switch-pod?

[VENMUS]

I am hoping to discover a simple solution to run the throttle sleeve, complete with cable and whatnot, without having to put that switch-pod on there. I was looking at mine the other day and it appears like you cant have one with out the other, hopefully that's not the case!

And if it is I won't be happy until I find an alternative solution to keep my bars clean. Do they make a self-contained throttle assembly where the throttle tube and cable are all inside a form-fitting little cover at the inside end? I don't want or need the switches up on the handlebars, so I'm open to all solutions. XS650 or aftermarket.

Thanks,
Logan

 

[inxs]

- you mean like this?

 

[VENMUS]

Ahhh, my eyes! So much chrome, cant......breathe...... Lol

Yes inxs, that would appear to be very close to my mental-picture, but without the Performance Machine master cylinder, brake lever, and mirror. And with that much bling bling, I'm sure they don't come cheap for the throttle?

 

[inxs]

- look around and see whats available...these are mostly advertised as harley accessories ie 1 inch bars and a shitload of bling...normally require removing around 4 inches or so of the handelbar

 

[BigJimmyW13]

I'm using a throttle sans switches but there is still a throttle sleeve housing.

 

[Earz]

http://www.keinocycles.com/catalog/Parts/1-78-handle-bar-Internal-throttle-kit

here you go. Unless you convert to 1" bars. Then there are cheaper alternatives.

Or the old Honda 50cc bikes had an internal throttle that could be used.

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[VENMUS]

Bigjimmy - got a pic of the housing you speak of, without switches in it? And I refuse to pay 325 for an internal throttle mechanism. No way. But if there is a simpler way to run the throttle cable and twist portion then I'm open to ideas.

What Honda 50cc had these?

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[inxs]

- http://www.hondaminitrail.com/z50.html ... about 35 dollars or so...they only open about 3/4 throttle...when used in bigger bikes need regular lubrication or theyll stick

- edit...also with internal throttle
- Yamaha '64 YG1 80cc
- 1970 CB100
- CL 110

 

[BigJimmyW13]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Thro...2804793QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

It's not internal

 

[VENMUS]

35 bucks I could handle. And that Honda one looks okay, I don't quite understand how it works but I will figure it out later when I'm not accessing the web from my iPhone. Here is what a google image search slat out when I put motorcycle throttle. And honestly it's pretty much perfect. Not internal, but not gaudy. Just the essential throttle tube going into a form-fitting cable housing. Just what I need, and it doesn't look like crap either.

For the record, I have clip-on handlebars in 7/8" for 35mm forks, just to be clear. Check out the photos here:

http://www.peterverdonedesigns.com/throttle.htm

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[VENMUS]

Jimmy - we posted at the same time! That's the thought here, a self-contained unit that serves one purpose only; throttle cable. Perfect. And at 20 bucks you can't go wrong! I don't have an eBay account, who wants to be the middle man and buy that sucker for me? Lol...

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[BigJimmyW13]

man I'm sure you could find it elsewhere!

 

[BigJimmyW13]

http://www.quickieparts.com/go-kart---mini-bike-parts/throttle-twist-control-for-7-8-handle-bar.html

 

[inxs]

- from street chopper ...internal throttle installation

 

[BigJimmyW13]

- from street chopper ...internal throttle installation

?? See I never thought he meant internal per se. I thought he just meant to have a simpler throttle housing without the switches..

That isn't the description of the honda 50 internal throttle install though is it?

 

[inxs]

- internal or external, the options are there

That isn't the description of the honda 50 internal throttle install though is it?

- no but the process will be similar

 

[BigJimmyW13]

I think if I was hellbent on doing an internal throttle then I would just straight up convert to 1" bars.

 

[inxs]

- complete with twist clutch?

 

[VENMUS]

You got it bigjimmy, I wasn't really hunting for an internal throttle of any kind, Honda 50 or otherwise. I also will not use 1" bars just for the cable purposes. I have the clip-on bars and like them. They're just what I wanted and they're going on the bike. I just want a way to put on a twist-grip with a cable attached to it without an ugly chunk of faded plastic with useless (to me) switches sticking out all over it.

Oh and thank you guys for the help! Inxs, the links are awesome I'll be reading them carefully later on my laptop. And that one from quickieparts looks decent for being cheap as it is. $13 bucks it's damn near a no-brained lol

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[BigJimmyW13]

Probably not lol. I was interested in that at one time, but I just think it'd be too confusing reteaching myself how to use the clutch. Even though I do like how that would clean up the bars..