Throttle Lock

[Rhythm]

Ok Playaz, after a whole summer of trial and error I'm satisfied with my final results of my homemade throttle lock/throttlemiesters .

For under $40 invested in a 8mm helicoil set, drill press for counter sinking *the barend to accomodate a 8mm phillip bolt,oil cap with a hole punch in the center and some quality time with Medusa and my grandson learing the ropes watching closely, I finally got the chance to finisher up.



The basic principle is to cause friction between the barend and aluminum handlebar under the white plastic lever (throttle), causing the throttle to lock when enough pressure is applied to *the oil cap after the barend has been turned in a clockwise (locking it in place between the barend and aluminum handlebar under the plastic throttle) or *counterclockwise (unlock) to disengage the throttle. To do this I just used an oil cap sanded down to the point when mounted onto the white plastic handle it will butt up against the raised plastic lip at the end of the throttle (white part of the throttle or 2nd photo below) with no space in between on the white throttle underneath the rubber grip and aluminum handlebar. Basically, the inside of the oil cap will be touching the lip on the white lever and the end of the handlebar where the the barend screws *into.*When you roll back the rubber sleeve it will be present what I'm talking about. Next, place the cap *onto the end of the plastic sleeve and wrap black electrical tape around it and the white plastic throttle several times so it wont slip when you compress (turn) the barend (shown in the photo below)... *This is where the fricton point will be when the throttle is locked into position when the barend is rotated in a clockwise motion.







So on that note....... I just basically tap the inner hole on the barend with the supplied tap in the heli coil set. Then I used the supplied tool to screw the heli coil into the inside barend hole , thats it. *
Next, I counter sunk the *outside barend hole far enough so the phillip bolt head would bottom out to help keep it in place with some locktite applied to the bolt. *By counter sinking the bolt just enough will *help with less rotation when engaging the barend. If you find yourself rolling it to much just add washers until you have it right. Hopefully you won't need to add no more than three washers to your bolt threaded through your barend.




Here are some photos of the finished product. *BBBUSA and Dudewizer can vouch for the smooth operation and dependability, except for one minor setback during my test and tune stages (remember Brian.... duck * )

Also, here are two photos marked with blue tape showing the throttle *in normal and a locked position.







What do you guys think !



And for you Homo's laughing at my busted up front brake lever, how this for a replacement. Thats right, a brembo, Charles hooked me up with last month. Still trying to find the time to put it on * .






Who's up for the challenge ?? *

[guido4512]

AHHH. ok. After reading this a few times I think I under stand how it works! I didn't understand the heli coil part- but I see now. Great mod! I can't wait to get home ..............

[Rhythm]

The heli coil allows the barend to roll like a nut along the phillip bolt which is screwed into the aluminum barend (handlebar). When you twist the barend clockwise it compresses the oil cap in between the aluminum handlebar and barend which in turns locks the throttle. *The black tape act as a sleeve holding the cap onto the plastic throttle. *

It might help if I mention that if done correctly,when you bottom out the phillip bolt head you will still have some movement between the *oil cap and barend. This sill allow you to turn the barend to engage and disengage the throttle lock.

[DR1300R]

So I'm a Homo huh LOL

Cool mods

U be pimpin'

[Rhythm]

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(Pops Roos @ Jan. 08 2007,09:51)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">So I'm a Homo huh *LOL

Cool mods

U be pimpin'</div>
Pick a lane and stay there, Doyle


Hope you can find time to do it and save yourself $100.
I've been riding all summer with this mod and the Audvox before it went south on me after a mth of use.

[DR1300R]

Needed this a couple weeks ago already bought the Meister..

I'll put the Radial master cylinders to use for ya though..

[thepushercg]

good ideal

[Rhythm]

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(Pops Roos @ Jan. 08 2007,10:24)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Needed this a couple weeks ago already bought the Meister..

I'll put the Radial master cylinders to use for ya though.. </div>
Brembo, baby ! Get with Vman if you want a complete install kit.

[Rhythm]

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(thepushercg @ Jan. 08 2007,10:25)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE"> *good ideal</div>
Cheap and effective is alway good.

Thanks for the compliment.

[monster]

you the man for sure

[Rhythm]

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(monster @ Jan. 08 2007,11:25)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">you the man for sure *</div>
Only if you do the mod, Kev !!!

[dadofthree]

[heavybusa]

Out of my league but I bow to the Don Magic DIY.

[Rhythm]

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(dadofthree @ Jan. 08 2007,11:41)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE"> *</div>
Hey Champ in ref to PMing last weekend heres a photo showing *the main wire supplying power to the fuse block. This is where I tapped into for my anti theft using my alarm system.

It the big orange wire with the POPSI lock attached to it.

[Rhythm]

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(heavybusa @ Jan. 08 2007,12:03)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Out of my league but I bow to the Don Magic DIY. * </div>
We aint gonna go there again, are we ?

I'm probably making it sound hard, which it isn't.

If you can tap a hole (twist and turn a tap in an open hole) with the supplied kit then you can do it. You know I got you back as always Playa. Hit a brotha up if you want to try it. Or ask me what part you dont understand and I'll to clarify in another way for you to understand.


Ty

[thebbbusa]

Nice mod, works great.

one minor setback during my test and tune stages (remember Brian.... duck )</div>

Testing, ah the testing.

LOL

[Rhythm]

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(thebbbusa @ Jan. 08 2007,12:28)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Nice mod, works great.

one minor setback during my test and tune stages (remember Brian.... duck * )</div>

Testing, ah the testing. *

LOL</div>
We both were losing shid that day, too funny

[CAT3]

Awesome time spent on another worthy mod....if only it had been published months ago

[kml]

Good job sir! Much better than my two bit (albeit functional) throttle lock.


cheers
ken

[Moparict]

What size of drill bit did you use to countersink the hole in the bar end? How long is the phillip bolt? And where did you get that plug in the end of your bar end? Awsome Mod!!!!!!