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  1. 02-06-2006, 02:20 PM #1
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    thumb to twist conversion question

    can i just pull the cable off my thumb throttle and put it into my twist? i have a stock thumb throttle and a motion pro twist throttle. i have never tried swapping them before so i figured i would ask before i go diving in there.
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  2. 02-06-2006, 02:27 PM #2
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  4. 02-06-2006, 04:23 PM #4
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    I don't think you can I believe most twist throttles need a longer cable then the Thumb throttle, at least all the ones I messed with.

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    Yes, it is that simple! Did it with mine. Only took about 10 minutes. But im going back to thumb. Right turns are a killer w/ twist on a trike.
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    mine on my 200x, I had to use a 83-85 twist kit for the 27mm carb I have on my 86 200x. most require a different cable. I like a twist better, but I wouldn't put one on my 250r, way too fast of a bike and a small slip will send me flying off the back, my 250r is far from stock.
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    I had to use a longer cable for my 83 250r. Above all, i like the thumb more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blue27
    I don't think you can I believe most twist throttles need a longer cable then the Thumb throttle, at least all the ones I messed with.
    I agree. About 97% of teh time, the twist requires a longer inner cable.
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  9. 02-06-2006, 10:37 PM #9
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    my thumby is stiff and won't return smoothly. i have cleaned the slide and there are no kinks in the cable and it is routed freely but nothing helps. also i use twisties on all my motorcycles so i feel comfortable with them.
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  10. 02-07-2006, 12:25 AM #10
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    Try lubing the cable ?
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