donzi matt

I am looking to change the throttles on my Cafe. Currently I have Kiekhaefer controls that were originally canted forward. When the motors were changed to EFI motors it was found the throttles hit the dash before WOT so the handles were switched around to be canted backwards. This actually makes your right arm motion pretty awkward at 1/2 throttle or under. I would like to change to a set of Marine Machine throttles (I found a set) but they are a straight handle. Does anybody know if the straight handles will allow WOT without hitting the dash? It's kind of a big gamble without knowing. I am attaching some pictures of the current setup, maybe it will give some perspective.

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I'CE

make a template of the lollypop and stick out of card board, then tape it at the knee joint and check your clearance, take into account your fingers gripping the handles,

thisistank

My gun had straight sticks. No problem at all.

You can actually see on one of the pics you posted with the throttles forward that it wouldn't be a problem. You can follow the line of the throttle before it dog legs and there's plenty of room!

donzi matt

Thanks guys,

I ran a straight edge and think I am fine as well, but being that it is a pretty large investment, I figured I better ask the experts first.

Thank you again.

1MOSES1

We have 500efis with straight sticks

Nickotine

Our cafe had the same issue, at WOT our knuckles would hit the trim tab controls...smart move on switching the throttles around. Our trim tabs had a small 1/2 inch spacer plate between the dash and the switches which didn't help our case either. Marine Machine throttles look good! Goodluck

frickstyle

I have straight Livorsi, and I would post a picture, but I lost 5 years of my build history when computer took a dump. You should be fine.

anewway

Straight Livorsi here as well, no issues with hitting. Don't have a pic full forward though.

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frickstyle

YEP! ^^^ Dem 'er it!

Zero Patience

I have done A half dozen or so. I use the straight Livorsi with trim in the handle on all. No problems.