Best throttle

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Edited Date/Time 1/5/2015 7:41am
Hey guys for a bike with a 36-38mm Mikuni round slide carb, what are the best throttles out there now - the ones like the old Gunnar Gasser that the cable exits parallel to the bars? Seems like there is a lot of cheap looking plastic stuff out there. I want something quality and reliable to use on racers.
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PN27416 1/4/2015 6:34pm
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Gunner gasser for sure! Believe motion pro has something similar as well.
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wpark89 1/4/2015 6:48pm
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Be sure you get the motion pro...there was a warning being posted a couple years ago on several vintage mx sites to watch out for cheap Chinese gunnar gasser knock offs. Some guy had some scary shit happen while riding or racing with a cheap one.

I'm using the newer style domino ktm 2 stroke throttle on 3 of my vintage bikes and really like them.

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swatdoc 1/4/2015 7:06pm
1/4/2015 7:06pm Edited Date/Time 1/4/2015 7:25pm
Thanks for the input guys!

I like that Gunnar Gasser from Speed and Sport - looks like the original with a metal body. I trust since it says it's from Sweden that it's not the cheap chinese knockoff - exactly the reason I made this post - didn't want to buy inferior crap that could get me injured or worse!

The Domino throttles by KTM are polymer I see, but I'm sure they're plenty strong.

I'm checking out the Motion Pro Vortex now - looks like a good throttle at a reasonable price and their Titan throttle tubes are available for them. Might just go that route.
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Mike 29 1/5/2015 6:02am
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The Gunnar Gasser that Speed & Sport supply is the genuine deal, has the "MADE IN SWEDEN" cast in the housing. I am aware of the cheap knockoffs available and spent a bunch of time to find these. I don't think that you can get a better throttle for a vintage bike for $40.
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Tdub13 1/5/2015 6:49am
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I'm intrigued by the Domino Throttle mention. The Whirlpool stocker on my '82 YZ125 is in pieces. Not worth $$$ rebuilding for a racer.

I googled the Domino KTM and see there are a bunch to choose from including different designs. I think I like the one with the pulley to turn the corner...

Can anyone post a pic of what to look for specifically? Which one works best etc? Thanks!!! Cool
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Tdub13 1/5/2015 7:13am
1/5/2015 7:13am Edited Date/Time 1/5/2015 7:14am
Just to be sure... Like this one? Looks good to me... Thanks!

Just wondering about free length of the cable itself. I've had to cut down the sheath a few times to make things work...

Goodluckmonkey 1/5/2015 7:41am
1/5/2015 7:41am
That's the one.

I think mine still has an OE honda cable in it. (91 cr125) although I'm struggling to remember.

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