Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?
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Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?
Is there a friction screw to tighten or loosen the throttle levers?
Where would this be located?
Where would this be located?
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Re: Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?
I just had mine apart for powder coating. There are no friction adjustments, just a small spring with a ball that rides at the bottom of the levers. Do you want more friction?
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Re: Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?
I actually have mine apart for powdercoating as well.
I'm worried about getting them back together and working right.
I'm worried about getting them back together and working right.
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It was pretty straight forward to put them together, had to sand off some powder coat from the pivot pin holes though. New decals (for the trottle lever, from BAM) and some grease on the pivot points made them look and feel like new.
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Re: Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?
This question might sound weird, but...
I know grease lubricates, but in this case does the grease help promote friction, while also shifting smoother.
Does it create a some suction with the clear rubber pieces inside of the base and take up space for the ball/spring for a tight fit?
I know grease lubricates, but in this case does the grease help promote friction, while also shifting smoother.
Does it create a some suction with the clear rubber pieces inside of the base and take up space for the ball/spring for a tight fit?
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Re: Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?
Originally Posted by TRICK
Nothing worse than throttle creep!
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Re: Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?
Originally Posted by TRICK
No friction control on the Zero Effort controls. They used a spring loaded ball and detent system.
Livorsi controls have adjustable friction control ftom the top.
Nothing worse than throttle creep!
Livorsi controls have adjustable friction control ftom the top.
Nothing worse than throttle creep!
Looks like I have to spend more dough at your place again
Dan R.
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Re: Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?
Originally Posted by badluck
I just had mine apart for powder coating. There are no friction adjustments, just a small spring with a ball that rides at the bottom of the levers. Do you want more friction?