SuperRooster Posted December 15, 2004 A couple of questions about them. 1: I'm installing both an aluminum throttle tube and cycra hand guards, I know I'll have to cut the end of the tube but how much, or do I just drill the end and grind it smooth inside? What problems should I look out for with installation of them both together? 2: I'm using it with aluminum bars. Do I need to lube the inside of the tube and if so with what? I'll be mainly riding on the street (legal Motard) so I'm not to concerned about hot tips for keeping the sand out of the thing, just smooth trouble-free operation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talonboy Posted December 15, 2004 I have an aluminum throttle tube on my pro-tapers with bark-busters. I just cut the end off the throttle tube and put a little grease on the bar. Seems to work fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datasponge Posted December 15, 2004 Yep.. cut the end off... make sure the throttle tube does not rub on the bark busters. I use Triflow on the throttle tube... grease put too much drag on the tube in cold weather (my opinion).. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Blue_One My Ride Posted December 15, 2004 A couple of questions about them. 1: I'm installing both an aluminum throttle tube and cycra hand guards, I know I'll have to cut the end of the tube but how much, or do I just drill the end and grind it smooth inside? What problems should I look out for with installation of them both together? 2: I'm using it with aluminum bars. Do I need to lube the inside of the tube and if so with what? I'll be mainly riding on the street (legal Motard) so I'm not to concerned about hot tips for keeping the sand out of the thing, just smooth trouble-free operation. With the oberg setup no cutting is required. I highly recomend it. http://www.obergsports.com/off_road.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip #7 Posted December 16, 2004 I have an aluminum tube ,no bark busters or guards,The best,lube I have found is spray graphite,goes on dry and lasts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1dustries Posted December 16, 2004 That spary graphite lube is really smart, i use cable lube which works good for awhile, but then gums up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMdesertRacer My Rides (7) Posted December 16, 2004 Graphite lube !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Posted December 16, 2004 I am getting a Works Connection aluminum throttle tube for Christmas, untill reading this thread, I wasn't sure or not about lubing inside the inside of the throttle tube. Do any of you know where I can find spray graphite lube? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRFfofiddy Posted December 16, 2004 Could an aluminum tube bend or break the throttle cable housing if you dropped the bike? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMdesertRacer My Rides (7) Posted December 16, 2004 I am getting a Works Connection aluminum throttle tube for Christmas, untill reading this thread, I wasn't sure or not about lubing inside the inside of the throttle tube. Do any of you know where I can find spray graphite lube? You can get graphite lube at most automotive places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRFfofiddy Posted December 16, 2004 Nobody knows if they bend 😢😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desert Red Posted December 16, 2004 Better yet just get one with a bearing and you will never have to worry about lube under the tube again. I even run hand guards through the end! Plus the throttle pull is so S-M-O-O-T-H now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites