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andy120t:
Internal throttles (twistgrip) ......anyone got one, used one, know where I can find one?  (and I'm thinking old bike stuff, not hugely expensive custom built ones).

I know that old bikes like '40's Indians had these. I also read somewhere online that there are a couple of Hondas that had them but I've certainly never noticed one. So, does anyone know if there are any out there from a factory model?

flc:
c50/70/90 and some early 70's cb125 twins. there must be more but thats all im sure of.

K2-K6:
I've also seen them on C90 and seem to recall one on a CD175 twin about 1976 year.

Bryanj:
Yep to all the above but they are special handlebars to work it

florence:
The twist grip actions you are thinking of have a slot cut into the handlebars and a shuttle which moves in it.  I imagine your handlebars could be adapted but the slot would have to be very accurate otherwise the throttle would stick.  I don't think it would be worth the trouble for a bike that one would actually want to ride.

The throttle on my Indian was on the left-hand side, with the clutch being operated by foot and a hand gear lever next to the petrol tank; very strange beast to ride.

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