Planet Minis

foxworthy925 · 12-25-2006, 06:03 PM

I'm putting some pro taper bars on my 70, replacing my stock bars and I have a question about the throttle. In the stock bars, there's a small hole in em that corresponds with a little nob/stub on the mount for the twist grip throttle. On the new bars, there isn't this little hole. should I drill into my new bars, or just cut off the little nub? If I cut off the little nub, won't the throttle's mount be able to move around a bit? Will this be a problem? Would I be able to fix it with handle bar tape, or whatever that stuff is?
oh, one other thing, where can I find an extended throttle cable (what site)? since the bars are taller, it pulls on the throttle when I turn to the right (thus, involuntarily revving the engine). it's pretty funny....

xr1million · 12-25-2006, 06:06 PM

reroute the cable.... i wouldnt drill the bars I would just cut the nub.

ghostryder · 12-25-2006, 06:08 PM

I would either drill the hole or get a different throttle.

foxworthy925 · 12-25-2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostryder

I would either drill the hole or get a different throttle.

really? does, lets say, a billet throttle have that little post jutting out from nowhere in em?

ghostryder · 12-25-2006, 06:22 PM

None of the aftermarket throttles Ive seen have that stuff. I personally run a cr85 throttle, I think it looks cool, it doesnt slip and performs well.

ekripper · 12-25-2006, 06:23 PM

only the stock throttle housing has that nub. Get an aftermarket unit and you won't have to drill holes or cut nubs.

SCAR8 · 12-25-2006, 08:03 PM

I would just drill the hole. It only takes like 5 min. And as stated above dont buy a new cable just reroute the stock one. remove it from the guide on the frame and then run it between the frame and the tank , above the bolt where the tank mounts up. and if need be you can even run the cable behind your bars

ghostryder · 12-25-2006, 08:07 PM

It does not take five minutes, make sure the drill bit is meant for metal. It takes less than 5 seconds. Even still, though look into an aftermarket throttle or at least a better throttle. Those stock ones suck.

SCAR8 · 12-25-2006, 08:15 PM

really? i fiqured he would use a wood drill bit, and my stocker works fine. I dont fix it if its not broke.

filthyboatguy · 12-25-2006, 08:21 PM

Don't drill the bars and get a new full size throttle, the 70 throttle tube is set up for Hondas own brand of crappy hard mini-grips.

Ebay has them for like $15.

ghostryder · 12-25-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SCAR8

really? i fiqured he would use a wood drill bit, and my stocker works fine. I dont fix it if its not broke.

no offense was meant. So far as these little bikes go just admit almost everything stock sucks. C'mon I dont wanna be the only guy with silly amounts of money into this.

SCAR8 · 12-25-2006, 08:32 PM

alright none taken i thought you was trying to be smarta$$. I am actually going to go billet soon also. I might check those 85 throttles out tho.

merry x-mas

ghostryder · 12-25-2006, 08:39 PM

got mine on ebay for like 15 bucks, sanded the paint off and polished the aluminum or magnesium. Im happy with it. Merry Christmas to you to, I got a screwdriver, but I also got a 140 ahp motor. The motor I got for myself.

foxworthy925 · 12-26-2006, 01:08 AM

hmmmmmm, thanks for everyone's advice. btw, before I even posted this thread, I had already cut off the little stub thing and mounted the throttle. I just wanted to know what an unbiased opinion would be...

12-25-2006, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
foxworthy925 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 260	ooooh, new bars I'm putting some pro taper bars on my 70, replacing my stock bars and I have a question about the throttle. In the stock bars, there's a small hole in em that corresponds with a little nob/stub on the mount for the twist grip throttle. On the new bars, there isn't this little hole. should I drill into my new bars, or just cut off the little nub? If I cut off the little nub, won't the throttle's mount be able to move around a bit? Will this be a problem? Would I be able to fix it with handle bar tape, or whatever that stuff is? oh, one other thing, where can I find an extended throttle cable (what site)? since the bars are taller, it pulls on the throttle when I turn to the right (thus, involuntarily revving the engine). it's pretty funny....

12-25-2006, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
xr1million 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Just south of hell, FL Posts: 4,594	reroute the cable.... i wouldnt drill the bars I would just cut the nub.

12-25-2006, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
ghostryder 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: northern california Posts: 917	I would either drill the hole or get a different throttle.

12-25-2006, 06:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
ghostryder 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: northern california Posts: 917	None of the aftermarket throttles Ive seen have that stuff. I personally run a cr85 throttle, I think it looks cool, it doesnt slip and performs well.

12-25-2006, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
ekripper 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 358	only the stock throttle housing has that nub. Get an aftermarket unit and you won't have to drill holes or cut nubs.

12-25-2006, 08:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
SCAR8 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,575	I would just drill the hole. It only takes like 5 min. And as stated above dont buy a new cable just reroute the stock one. remove it from the guide on the frame and then run it between the frame and the tank , above the bolt where the tank mounts up. and if need be you can even run the cable behind your bars

12-25-2006, 08:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
ghostryder 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: northern california Posts: 917	It does not take five minutes, make sure the drill bit is meant for metal. It takes less than 5 seconds. Even still, though look into an aftermarket throttle or at least a better throttle. Those stock ones suck.

12-25-2006, 08:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
SCAR8 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,575	really? i fiqured he would use a wood drill bit, and my stocker works fine. I dont fix it if its not broke.

12-25-2006, 08:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
filthyboatguy 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,718	Don't drill the bars and get a new full size throttle, the 70 throttle tube is set up for Hondas own brand of crappy hard mini-grips. Ebay has them for like $15.

12-25-2006, 08:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
SCAR8 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,575	alright none taken i thought you was trying to be smarta$$. I am actually going to go billet soon also. I might check those 85 throttles out tho. merry x-mas

12-25-2006, 08:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
ghostryder 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: northern california Posts: 917	got mine on ebay for like 15 bucks, sanded the paint off and polished the aluminum or magnesium. Im happy with it. Merry Christmas to you to, I got a screwdriver, but I also got a 140 ahp motor. The motor I got for myself.

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12-26-2006, 01:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
foxworthy925 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 260	hmmmmmm, thanks for everyone's advice. btw, before I even posted this thread, I had already cut off the little stub thing and mounted the throttle. I just wanted to know what an unbiased opinion would be...