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| Author: | mason85 [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | long tail throttle |
guys new to the forum just bought a 23 hp gd LT and do not like the throttle had a mb hd and really like the squeeze throttle any ideas or pics would be appreciated |
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| Author: | bull_sprig [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
i changed mine out with a bicycle brake handle, works great. had to install a smaller pipe in the end of the handle to get it to fit. i dont have any pics but will try to take some soon. hope this helps bull |
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| Author: | DuckHunter [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
I too would like to know how to make my throttle a squeeze grip |
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| Author: | bull_sprig [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
here are the pics of mine.with out going and buying a motor cycle brake grip to fit on the pipe handle, i had to insert a piece of smaller pipe inside the handle, |
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| Author: | The Shafer [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
i had a gdsd35 with a squeeze grip and hated that throttle...after a long haul my hand was so worn out that i couldnt even hold my....well you know. |
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| Author: | DuckHunter [ Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
Moderators, is there away to enlarge sprigs pics so we can see a better view? |
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| Author: | bull_sprig [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
i reloaded those pics, lets see if they're bigger for what ever reason, some are big and some are small. here are the links for the pics http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr10 ... G_1104.jpg http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr10 ... G_1103.jpg http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr10 ... G_1095.jpg http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr10 ... G_1094.jpg http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr10 ... G_1093.jpg i'm gonna retake these and see if i can get some better shots tomorrow. sorry |
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| Author: | Mark F. Cheney [ Fri May 01, 2009 4:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
Gentlemen: I have used several kinds of throttle arrangements and have settled on a squeeze grip as the one prefered by most people. A bicycle BMX brake lever is the least expensive option here. They are all built for 7/8" tubing. I use a 1.250" tubing tiller with 7/8" tubing in the end for the throttle and hand grip rubber. My tiller ID is 1 ". I buy 1" OD tubing for the handle and turn it to .995 OD to fit inside the tiller handle. I press it in 2" and rivet it in with 2 3/16 rivets. It makes a great connection. That is also a great connection for blind construction. I turn the 1 " down to .875 - 7/8" for the squeeze grip lever and the rubber hand grip. I make it long enough so that I can easily handle the tiller and or the squeeze grip simultaneously. My cable houseing has a polly linner and the inner cable is teflon coated . I use a small auxillary spring in the motor sinkage - depending on the motor. This makes for a very light squeeze out of the last 2 fingers of the tiller hand and fatigue is not a problem. Good luck gentlemen and enjoy your rigg! Mark F. Cheney |
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| Author: | mason85 [ Fri May 01, 2009 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
thanks guys i actually thought about the bike brake handle i called mud buddy and got the whole assembly for the hd for 28 bucks shipped so i just got it i think the o.d. is different between the two but i work at a machine shop so it shouldnt be a problem |
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| Author: | mason85 [ Wed May 06, 2009 1:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
SANY0367.JPG well here is a pic of the insert i come up with just cut about 5 inches off my handle and drove this in pretty much a press fit hope it helps some one in the future |
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| Author: | Jim1648 [ Wed May 06, 2009 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
Is there a reason you would rather have the squeeze throttle over a twist throtte? I don't care for the lever throttle on mine either, but not sure which way to go. |
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| Author: | mason85 [ Thu May 07, 2009 1:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
well i had a hyper drive and got used to it if you get your spring pressure right it really isnt that tiring got mine set up so i can rest one finger on it and hold it down |
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| Author: | lparrish [ Thu May 07, 2009 11:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
My throttle is the original one supplied by GD. It is set so that it holds it position when released. It was set that way when I brought the rig. My question is how should the throttle be set, to hold it's position or to return when released? The motor is a lot easier to operate when the throttle holds it position but it can get you in a bind if you need to reduce the motor speed and you can not get to the throttle quickly. I always wear my kill switch and have used it a couple of times. |
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| Author: | chjohnson622 [ Thu May 07, 2009 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
I also have the original level throttle from Go Devil and it sticks where ever you want it. I like that I do not to have to hold a throttle while running. When making sharp turns I will even switch hands so I can lean out to turn sharper. With a throttle that you have to hold you just lost power. Just My 2 cents. |
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| Author: | Pirogue Pete [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: long tail throttle |
| Author: | Da-Cajun-Angla [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:22 pm ] |
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