Best throttle for friction drive?

[corey123]

Hey just wondering what type of throttle would work with a friction drive setup..is it all the same? was looking at pocket bike or atv throttles on amazon not sure if those would be the same

 

[Frankenstein]

It's all the same, you can even get lazy and use a brake lever to apply the gas. More or less get whatever you like the best and feel free to skip ones with buttons unless you think you'll use them.

 

[corey123]

Gotcha...so even a pocket bike throttle should work probably just do that haha

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

My guess is that the spring should be where the bracket on the right is.

Yes, the cable goes thru the spring.

 

[corey123]

look s like you posted in the wrong 1 that were add lol! but yea i know the cable goes through the spring..i'm worried about does the spring go on the bottom or top because there is 2 ways you can do it...this add was about a throttle question not sure if you meant to post here or not lol

 

[d72hemi]

In your search for the best throttle did you come across any that had all metal internals? The cheap plastic that holds the cable came apart in mine after a race. Luckily it was while putting back to the start, and not during the race itself.

 

[corey123]

Nope haven't came across much yet not sure what i want to do if i install a new 1...planning on just selling the bike as is..but if some 1 doesnt buy it i'll most likely just use some sort of atv or pocket bike throttle...along with a few more mods

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

d72hemi, I've used a brake lever as a throttle lever.

First, I install a dual-pull brake lever to control both front and rear brakes.

Then I hook up the throttle cable to the displaced single brake lever.
It has all metal components.

 

[darwin]

I like staton's throttle lever because you can position it to your finger and it's outta the way. Just a small brake lever type.