wider throttle tube
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 4:17 pm
Is it possible that the previous owner trimmed off too much of the
throttle tube when installing the hand guards?
I installed a set of Maier hand guards and have the same problem when I
wear my winter gloves. I haven't tried it yet, but I was thinking of
mounting a set of bar end weights on the inside of the guards to move
them out a little. Not sure if the crossbar will get in the way of the
inner guard mount, though.
-----Original Message-----
From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of aupopescu
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 11:07 PM
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Wider Throttle Tube
Hi All,
I am new on the list (and new with Kawa) and this is my first message
here, I hope I'm doing it right.
I have two problems with my new (2005) KLR, I couldn't find a front
brake disc cover and I'd like to change the throttle tube with a wider
(or is it longer?) one.
The front disc brake: I know that there are no such parts for the KLR
and I've already read about the DR350 thing from Acerbis, but it looks
like they've had discontinued it. I could not find any other protectors
to match (I live in Australia).
The throttle tube: I have fitted the aluminium hand protectors and I
have big hands, the throttle grip is too short. A throttle from a street
bike will do, but I don't know what bike from. (I have the standard
handlebars). All the aftermarketing off-road throttles are this narrow,
and if it's from a street bike it should have the twin cables (you
already know).
Any good advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Adrian
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