Aluminum throttle tubes

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BigBore

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Anybody use one? How ya like it? Does it make the throttle pull any easier?

 

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redrider4

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I put one on my 250 and love it!
Feels a little smoother. If you have a spare $45 bucks, then I would say to go ahead and get one.

 

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JM669

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The only thing the aluminum tube did for my RM was alleviate my wallet of 40 bucks!!! I cannot say it helped the smoothness of the throttle.

 

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mopowa

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Send me $40 and I will tell you why the stock plasic one is better.

 

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The only thing the aluminum tubes do is not crack. If you have a tendancy of dropping your bike and breaking the stock tube maybe get one otherwise save your money.

 

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vetwfo'er

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Like Patman said, it'll save you a DNF if you crash and break the aluminum tube or another crash if you ride and the throttle doesn't close for you.

Kepp in mind if you run handguards the end of the tube will need to be opened up. I used a mill to take the end off perfectly. Aluminum tubes also require more maintenance/cleaning and lubing.

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JJmxr

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Its one of the first things I replace when I get a new bike. I think its one of the cheapest forms of DNF insurance money can buy. I'm sure some of you know the feeling. Its a must have for beginners who don't like replacing the OEM one every other week


Mopowa. I'll send the 40 right along if you can tell me why:cool:

 

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BigBore

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Aluminum tubes also require more maintenance/cleaning and lubing.

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I've heard from some people that they never lube theirs........Any ideas?

Thanks for the advice!

 

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The only one I would buy is the oberg sports one with the bearing in the end. I have heard great things about this throttle tube.

 

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If you go for the aluminum tube, get the Oberg Sports tube with the bearing on the end and teflon slider on other end for smooth pull.

 

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osheen

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I put a Works Connection tube on my YZ250F. I've lubed it twice in one year. Works great. No problems. I will put the stock bars and tube back on when I sell it.

 

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redrider4

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I also went with the Works Connection tube after cracking two plastics tubes this spring! Only lubed it once so far. Getting new bars this week, so it will get relubed.

 

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The aluminum throttle tube helps when you lay your bike over? Sure, I'll believe that.:)

One drawback to the AL tubes is that you will have to hack the end off to install bark-buster type handguards. Also, if you crash hard enough, not only will your grip rip off causing a DNF, but the tube might dent or bend causing your throttle to stick horribly. I see no benefit to the AL tube.

If you are concerned about DNF's because of laying the bike over, just go buy a set of $35 Maier handguards. They are extremely tough and not only save your stock throttle tube, but save your grips from ripping off.

Gee, maybe Travis did have a reason for using handguards.;)

 

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Another vote for handguards.
Seems silly not to use 'em.

 

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Dan

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I am In votec for machining, and i made one. just about done. And the cost=>FREE, and i just built it without the end on it. That is a much better price that $40-50. i cant belive they run that much though, it is pretty simple to make, and materials are cheap.

 

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JJmxr

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Don't get me wrong Handguards have their place. The roost deflectors like Travis runs do just that, deflect roost. They do very little if any protection of the bars in a good crash. Barkbusters are for sure a good woods weapon.

Motocross is not a good application for wrap around style guards though, can you imagine going off the bike and getting your hand stuck in there:scream: . Not the kind of thing I will chance.

 

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Even the plastic guards do wonders for helping save your grips in a wreck, but the wrap-around kind are definately the best.

As for getting your hand caught, I have one question:
How many people here have, or know of someone, who has ever caught their hand in one of these? I never have, and just cant see getting caught in them. They have actually protected my hands several times when I went down.

Back to the original discussion: AL throttle tubes.
If you choose to use the AL tubes, I would suggest using a good dry-film lubricant between the tube and the handlebars. Metal-to-metal contact usually leads metal fretting and causing it to stick. The dry-film stuff also does not collect dust. BTW, they use molybdenum disulfide dry-film lube alot on aviation stuff. You might have a hard time finding it, but it works excellent.

 

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As for getting your hand caught, I have one question:

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Two people, three broken wrists.

I've got Acerbis Rally Pros, I rarely ride MX with them on. It makes me nervous.

 

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Pit_Monkey

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ive heard so many stories about ppl going over the bars and breaking one or both wrists. i also use the rally pros and i wouldnt even thing about racing them. ive crashed in hte pits by having the bike wash out and fly ove a berm or just get to fast in the whoop sections and iv had my hands get a little stuck! its a very scary experience. lucky for me ive never broken a wrist because of this. but its deff happened and can happen.;)