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I just saw there’s a New England based company called ZRthrottle that’s producing 1/8th turn throttles (wow!) and it got me to thinking if the Vital community has used them (being 1/4 or beyond) and to what avail?
I just saw there’s a New England based company called ZRthrottle that’s producing 1/8th turn throttles (wow!) and it got me to thinking if the Vital community has used them (being 1/4 or beyond) and to what avail?
After all that I felt like the quicker turn was easier to use.
They are friends of mine - full disclosure - but die-hard enthusiasts just like us that developed quick-turn throttles which in-turn came from their original idea of cam systems for throttle tubes.
Great product and they'll be happy to talk to you about it.
I've always used their throttle cams to mellow out the power delivery when needed (450 for off-road, etc), but I have never tried their quick-turns. They are very popular for the small-bore bikes.
Lots of good stuff here.
The Shop
Geometry or English? Both?
He is talking about the angle of rotation it takes to open the throttle body completly (1/4, 3/16 or 7/32 of a full rotation). And than he states that it is different if he uses a full waffle grip compared to a standard grip.
My question was: What has the diameter of the grip to do with the angle of rotation of the throttle assembly. The diameter of the end of the throttle tube where the throttle cable is mounted is of course changing the ratio, but the grip diameter?
And if my english is bad, I‘m sorry. It‘s not my first language.
Also for what it’s worth I have used the lightning quick turn throttle, good guy supports veterans and it works.
The beauty of this throttle is the bearings inside. Not the throttle. Many many companies have made aluminum throttle tubes before. But this throttle, is special. And also Patent Pending. We take a precision bearing (originally produced for the Black Hawk) and put it inside the throttle housing. We also took a standard shielded bearing and put that at the end of the bars. Creating a completely friction free throttle tube. Better then just being friction free, this tube requires very little maintenance. Once in a while, clean the bearing and reassemble and you have a brand new throttle again.
Also, the end of the tube was designed for impact. The way the end cap and bearing (outer race) mate, makes this tube almost indestructible. Check out our IG or Website. @zrThrottle or zrThrottle.com. We have videos and pics on our website and plenty of content to check out on the IG.
Now the Quick Turn Throttle was developed for a couple of pro guys I that use our throttles. This is definitely a special throttle assembly. Very manageable though. I rode some woods yesterday (on my 450 SX) to test it and I can say this baby is going to make some waves. Get it out on some wide open stuff and it is hard to keep the front on the ground regardless if I am riding the gas tank or not. She ripps. And the throttle is much easier to control.
We are currently machining them. And they will be available soon. I'll let you know more about this product in a DM. But for now, its QT throttle that is more or less a Factory only part. But now will be available to you.
Pit Row
From their website:
"All G2 dirt bike throttles come with Delrin bushings in each end – no aluminum to aluminum contact – no handlebar galling!"
I won't say anything more as they are merely friends of mine and it is not my place to represent them, but it always bothers me when people try to uses tactics like this.
By the way, the quote in your comment section says it all. Maybe next time you want to start an argument you should edit your quote section. Have a nice day.
"All G2 dirt bike throttles come with Delrin bushings in each end – no aluminum to aluminum contact – no handlebar galling!"
Again, doesn’t matter to me and I’m not arguing at all. Good luck with your product copy.
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