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Title: Throttle screw under grip?
Post by: paulbaker1954 on May 03, 2017, 11:54:43 PM: Anyone know the purpose of the large spring loaded adjusting screw underneath the throttle grip?

I can't find any mention of it in any manual

I guess it's to alter the rate of return of the throttle when it's let go. Is there a specific way to set it?
Title: Re: Throttle screw under grip?
Post by: Bryanj on May 04, 2017, 08:15:58 AM: Its there to make the twist grip harder to twist, like a cheap cruise control. Was not fitted on later models
Title: Re: Throttle screw under grip?
Post by: Johnwebley on May 04, 2017, 08:46:49 AM: its perfect for warming up,set it around 2.000 rpm while you put the jacket and helmet on,

ideal,just loosen it after to ride away !!
Title: Re: Throttle screw under grip?
Post by: gtmdriver on May 04, 2017, 10:34:21 AM: Used to be a standard fitment on older British bikes too.

An adjustable friction lock for the throttle.
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Post by: mike the bike on May 04, 2017, 11:22:58 AM: Got one on my BMW, never use it. I prefer to be in control.
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Post by: matthewmosse on May 04, 2017, 08:06:14 PM: Got one on my k0 500/4, very crude cruise controll. I doubt I'd use if it the bike gets done up and running.
Title: Re: Throttle screw under grip?
Post by: deltarider on May 04, 2017, 08:55:00 PM: I have one but never used it. If it was ment as a cruise control (which I doubt), I consider it as outright dangerous.
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Post by: paulbaker1954 on May 05, 2017, 02:00:42 AM: Thanks all I am now fully enlightened 😀😀😀
Title: Re: Throttle screw under grip?
Post by: ka-ja on May 05, 2017, 09:11:36 AM: Hi all,
Back in the old (pre-indicator) days, most bikes had a throttle damper of sorts to stop the bike standing on its nose when you stuck your right hand out to signaling to turn right!
Title: Re: Throttle screw under grip?
Post by: florence on May 05, 2017, 09:31:47 AM: I don't have, or indeed like indicators. The trick is to let the throttle off slowly and time things well. The other skill is making sure you are in the correct gear for a left turn. For people used to using hand signals only it becomes second nature.

In the last thirty years I've only ridden a bike with indicators for a few months. I kept leaving them on by mistake which I think is pretty dangerous when approaching a left turn junction.
Title: Re: Throttle screw under grip?
Post by: ka-ja on May 05, 2017, 03:28:14 PM: No indicators on my cafe racer either, not "old school image", and I am definately old school,never mind the bike!