Adjustable
Friction Cruise Control
Parts in package:
QTY Description
1
5/16 x 1/2 UNC stainless cap screw
1 8-32 x 2 stainless machine
screw
1 knob with 8-32 internal thread
1 1/4 x 1 x .035 spring
1 8-32 nylon cap nut
2 #8 flat washers
1 #8 spring or rubber washer
1 8-32 nut
You will need a 5/16 UNC
tap and drill (F bit: .2570") to install.
OK now here are the steps:
1) Remove the forward
half of the throttle housing. I'm not going into
describing that, you have to figure that out yourself.
2) Next you need to drill out the hole for the cable
retaining screw with the appropriate size drill (F bit)
and tap the hole with 5/16- UNC threads. This needs to
be done because the existing hole is too small for the
control to go through.
3) Drill out the hole in the cable retainer with a 5/16
drill.
4) Check the throttle grip assembly for any rough edges
on the black plastic where the cables attach. The
friction device rides on the black band. Mine had a mold
mark that was easily sanded off. If you don't it will
make for a rough throttle.
5) Test assemble the parts as follows:
put a flat washer on the knob followed by the spring
thread this into the cap screw
thread the cap screw into the throttle housing
thread the 8-32 nut onto the screw inside the throttle
housing
put the spring washer on the screw
put a flat washer on the screw
put the nylon nut on the screw (note: it has no threads
so it should just slide on)
At this point you may have to dremel out the throttle
housing some to get some clearance. You will also have to
determine how long the spring should be to prevent binding.
(GZ: I have already trimmed to a rough length but you may
have to clip it slightly to fit your application.)
Once you are certain
all is well, it is time to install it on the bike.
6) Attach the throttle cable back onto the housing using
the 5/16 cap screw and tighten.
7) Thread the knob into the housing with the spring and
washer on it.
8) Thread the nut onto the screw.
9) Put a flat washer on and then the nylon nut. Wind the
nut onto the screw far enough that there is a gap
between the nut and the nylon nut. Drop a drop of
Locktite in the gap and then wind the nut back up until
it just touches the nylon nut. Note: you want the nut
glued to the screw so that it pushes up on the nylon nut
through the spring washer. This gives adequate range of
adjustment. I tried it by just having the screw push on
the nylon and it resulted in a workable but touchy
adjustment. Remove the nylon nut and flat washer and go
have a beer while the Locktite dries.
10) Now put the spring washer on the screw followed by a
flat washer and the nylon nut.
11) Carefully reassemble the throttle housing without
dropping the nylon nut and washers out.
There you have it. Now you tighten the knob until the
nylon nut applies friction to the throttle.
Note:
This device can be a safety issue for inexperienced riders
since the throttle will no longer return when you release
it. You have to twist it to idle to slow down. While getting
used to it I would suggest only tightening the knob while
cruising and loosening it in stop and go situations. |