Throttlemeister install: I notice an aluminum ring in the hardware pack.. ?

[Greg H.]

Throttlemeister install: (photos!!!) an aluminum ring in the hardware pack.. ?

I was going to install the Throttlemeister today. And, I noticed in the hardware package along with everything else is this aluminum (steel) ring. But, from looking over the instructions, I'm not sure if it goes on the throttle side, left side, or needs to go on at all. I see no reference to it.

Thanks for any input.

 

[Firefly]

I was going to install the Throttlemeister today. And, I noticed in the hardware package along with everything else is this aluminum (steel) ring. But, from looking over the instructions, I'm not sure if it goes on the throttle side, left side, or needs to go on at all. I see no reference to it.

Thanks for any input.

Been awhile since I did mine--- but that doesn't sound familiar. What's the diameter of the ring?

 

[Blinc]

Goes on the throttle side and is needed unless you are using some kind of after market grips.

 

[Greg H.]

Goes on the throttle side and is needed unless you are using some kind of after market grips.

So; it goes between the weight and the boot?

 

[Latemarch]

So; it goes between the weight and the boot?

It's been a while since I installed mine as well.....

But I think that it goes inside the boot. It is in the instructions.....

You're not one of those guys that throws away the instructions first thing are you? :joke::roflblack:

 

[Greg H.]

It's been a while since I installed mine as well.....

But I think that it goes inside the boot. It is in the instructions.....

You're not one of those guys that throws away the instructions first thing are you? :joke::roflblack:

Lol! :shocked: Nope! I still have my instructions. Why heck! I quit throwing away instructions years ago. hyea: For the 10th time, I'll reread the instructions. I just did the throttle side w/o the ring. I get full throttle return, and sit seems to lock down well, too. But, I haven't taken it for a ride yet.

And, I tried it with the ring, as well. Not sure there was any advantage there. I believe it slipped over the throttle tube.

I'll give the current configuration a try, and report back, I think.

Oh! And, I did shave off the 4 'grip locating projections' on the throttle tube with my Dremel where the friction sleeve goes. That was easy.

 

[Don in E Texas]

Instruction page -- Step #2.

don

 

[Greg H.]

Instruction page -- Step #2.

don

Hi Don:
The friction sleeve is the rubber 'boot'. I see no mention of the aluminum ring. In the photo, it kind of looks like the ring. Not sure. Not a very good photo.

I'm giving it a go like this for now. I'm about ready to go for a ride. I'll report back.

Thanks!

 

[Greg H.]

I like the Throttlemeister! :thumbup: We just did a little over 72 miles. There is a little variance. And, with uneven hwy between here and Whiteville, and down hwy 100, I would say I have it about as dialed as I can get it. On apparent level road, it holds the speed well. Certainly enough to relax the hand and cruise with the right hand off the grip. And, then just a little of throttle adjustment after it's tightened down, dials it pretty well.

The vibration dampening is fantastic! I would say it reduces the vibrations by at least 50%. Makes a big difference!

 

[COOLMACHINE]

alum. ring inside of rubber ring

Greg, did you get er done? I have the set-up right here in front of me. The very FIRST picture seen on the instructions, at the top left. shows a rubber ring cut in half to show the inside. . It looks to me the aluminum ring is on the inside of the rubber ring at the flaired end. I just slipped in the alum. ring and it fits nicely in that position. Let me know. Jerry

 

[Greg H.]

Greg, did you get er done? I have the set-up right here in front of me. The very FIRST picture seen on the instructions, at the top left. shows a rubber ring cut in half to show the inside. . It looks to me the aluminum ring is on the inside of the rubber ring at the flaired end. I just slipped in the alum. ring and it fits nicely in that position. Let me know. Jerry

Hey Jerry! How are you? I did get er done! Lol! (need me some of them 'eaten Britches :clap.
But, I didn't see any advantage of that ring. I put it there, as well. Then, I removed it. I may look at it again in the morning, however, since I need to add the loctite again since I made several adjustments before my ride today. I was also thinking about calling Throttlemeister next week to get there input on that ring. A buddy of mine just installed the TM on his Yamaha, and there was no ring for his. Maybe some get it... and some don't.

 

[Capt John]

Greg, did you get er done? I have the set-up right here in front of me. The very FIRST picture seen on the instructions, at the top left. shows a rubber ring cut in half to show the inside. . It looks to me the aluminum ring is on the inside of the rubber ring at the flaired end. I just slipped in the alum. ring and it fits nicely in that position. Let me know. Jerry

I believe you are right. It should be the friction ring that comes in contact with the end of the throttle tube.

 

[Greg H.]

Here we go... I re-installed the aluminum ring this morning on the TM. On the Spyder, there is the space on the throttle tube that remains that is taken up installing (sliding) that aluminum ring over. This ring butts right up to the Brass ring that adjusts in and out locking the throttle or releasing the throttle. From what I can tell; this will allow a tighter fit to the sleeve keeping the throttle locked in better.
What do you guys think? Is this right? Seems to be.... Thanks! :thumbup: And, this is from Blinc in one of the first posts...

Goes on the throttle side and is needed unless you are using some kind of after market grips.

And, I took these photos...

 

[Blinc]

Put that ring on the inside of the grip Greg. Pull the outer edge of the grip back some, you will see/feel a lip on the inside of the grip. That ring needs to be pushed in and set against that lip. I will try to take some pics if that does not make sense.

 

[Roaddog2]

I like the Throttlemeister! :thumbup: We just did a little over 72 miles. There is a little variance. And, with uneven hwy between here and Whiteville, and down hwy 100, I would say I have it about as dialed as I can get it. On apparent level road, it holds the speed well. Certainly enough to relax the hand and cruise with the right hand off the grip. And, then just a little of throttle adjustment after it's tightened down, dials it pretty well.

The vibration dampening is fantastic! I would say it reduces the vibrations by at least 50%. Makes a big difference!

:agree:

 

[Greg H.]

Put that ring on the inside of the grip Greg. Pull the outer edge of the grip back some, you will see/feel a lip on the inside of the grip. That ring needs to be pushed in and set against that lip. I will try to take some pics if that does not make sense.

Got it!

For anyone else seeing this that might be getting a Throttlemeister in the future, if you look at my photos above, it's close! :joke: Lol!
Like Blinc says, that (aluminum) ring goes into the friction boot into the notched area at the very end which butts up to the brass adjustment ring on the Throttlemeister. So; it goes just inside (the rubber friction sleeve) that you are looking at in those photos.
I removed the Throttlemeister, slid the ring off, rolled back the grip to remove the friction sleeve, installed the aluminum ring into the friction sleeve, re-installed the friction sleeve, rolled the grip back over it, and bolted the the Throttlemeister back on (w/loctite - supplied with the TM).

So... okay! Some of us are slower than others.. :shocked::clap::cheers:

 

[dshogman]

I know this is an old post - but it answered the very question I had when I opened the TM box a little while ago - what's this aluminum ring for?? Wow, talk about being right on point. Thanks to all who posted 2 years ago. Ain't this forum great!!