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  1. superflea

    Twist grip turning.

    I am setting up a little Taco 44 for my grandson. The bike maybe a copy as I can find no number on it. The 7/8" twist grip is the correct size however it keeps rotating on the handlebar. I tried some duct tape under just the clamping portion of the grip but it still breaks loose. Seems like...
  2. M

    Tote Goat Twist Throttle Ideas

    Fellow Tote Goaters and others, I'm looking for a solution to replace the stock twist throttle on a Tote Goat. I thought it would be a simple project, but what I'm running into is that the handlebar is 3/4 inch and NO ONE seems to offer a twist throttle replacement kit in anything smaller...
  3. R

    Twist Throttle problems (handle bars)

    Hello, I'm having problems with my twist throttle on my Montgomery Ward survivor mini bike. I'm having a issue where I go to use the throttle and it will just slide around the handle bar. I tighten down both on the screws where they will not tighten anymore. The throttle metal housing has just...
  4. JohnnyTillotson

    Sears Roper Shocks

    Say peeps, how does one take apart these shocks on the Sears Roper? I twist and turn and screw but nothin comes apart.
  5. M

    lil indian twist grip and decals

    hi all., im looking for a throttle twist grip and the decals for a lil indian mini bike ..I have had the mini bike since I was 5 im now 53 ..its been painted and ready to put back together ..the brake side grip is like new I would really like to find an orig .to match it .I think the only decal...
  6. JohnnyTillotson

    Sears Roper Forks removal

    Looking at this pic I just realized something. I have one shock working and one not. I haven't touched this bike in a while but when I go to fix this issue, how am I going to twist these forks off with that fender bracket joining them? Looks like I'll have to use brute force and...
  7. C

    Looking for a quality billet twist throttle

    So I've been looking for a decent billet twist throttle to fit on my 7/8 bars. The "standard" ones I've seen on a multitude of sites average about $30. I've read some reviews on some scooter/pocket bike sites and the general feeling is they r pretty crappy. Now I've also found some 'duel...
  8. X

    quality twist throttle reccommendation

    can anyone recommend a good quality, but affordable twist throttle? I've seen and personally broken a few of the generic "minibike twist throttle" styles like this: Mini Bike 7/8" Throttle Twist Grip with Cable :shrug:
  9. M

    Lil, indian throttle twist grip ..

    hi all ., i need a Lil indian twist grip ..its only part i need to finish lil indian i had since i was 6 . have cash or many items to trade ..
  10. H

    Best way to shim a twist thottle?

    Somewhere along the way, the bars became narrower than 7/8. I've done some grinding on the throttle clamp, but it just isn't happening. I tried plastic tape, and it doesn't hold. Has anyone found a decent method to shim these? The bars are freshly chromed, (and probably machined down to...
  11. C

    Help with 1" Twist Throttle

    I have a 1" twist throttle that looks identical to the one sold on OldMiniBikes's site. We cannot get it to turn smoothly for anything. It drags badly. Any Ideas?
  12. TANKSAREUS

    Carb help with a WTF twist

    Hey guys, The engine on my Steam Punk mini will only idel with the choke out, is a bastard to start and dies when I open the throttle. Did plenty of searching and recon the carb needs a clean, is a second hand motor I picked up cheap. All the forum advice leeds me to beleive thats where my...
  13. jeep4me

    Kawasaki OHV w/clutch, twist grip & brake band

    I pulled this engine off a bike I picked up a while ago. It's a 6.5hp Kawasaki OHV (I think, could be a 5.5hp). Has a #35 clutch and it has a break band. Includes the throttle grip, dummy grip (7/8") and throttle cable, mounted break band w/brake handle (7/8") and break cable. Engine runs...
  14. R

    Twist throttle control

    OK, long story short, I have had enough of pitbike chineese crap plastic throttles. Had 3 break. First one the inner part of the throttle became detached from the grip, second and third failed where the throttle connects- they were plastic! I found this unit on OldMiniBikes here and wondered what the...
  15. G

    6.5hp clone vs gx240 with a twist

    hello guys sorry for the big question on my first post. but been lurking here and 4 cycle karting reading up all I can gather. I have access to alot of small engine parts and looking for a new power plant for my golf cart. i'm also a hobbiest fabricator so capable of doing quite a bit. money...
  16. trailramdan

    new twist grip how to input needed

    here is a pic of the new grip i got for mean green.....i know the cable goes threw the spot with the smallest hole. however what is the part with the bolt and the nut? also is there any tricks to getting this all to work properly? here are pics
  17. BobColeman

    Purple goose with a spyder Twist

    Well......got another project going clone 212cc Ruttman Small frame Spyder org stuff will post pics tonight as i am working on it right now :thumbsup::thumbsup:
  18. manchester1

    Twist grip slipping

    Just when I was about to hi-jack somebodys thread, I lost the thread. All of my grips on the throttles slip. Somebody was saying what they was doing to fix the problem and they screwed it up.......Anyway.....Do I glue them:out: Some tacky spray:out: Any help appreciated. Thanks
  19. R

    Throttle twist grip question

    Hi All, I installed my throttle twist grip on my mini bike. The cable on my twist grip pops out of the assembly tensioner when I throttle back or turn forward. I have a tensioner on the engine. Any ideas what I am doing wrong? pic of throttle assembly off the handlebars.? Thanks Rap213
  20. patrick2260

    Twist throttle blues

    Bought a new set of grips and throttle for my Bonanza. They have allen bolts to attach the housing to the handlebar. Is there a trick I don't know about to get the whole throttle from twisting on the bar when I use it? I crank the bolts down to the point where I'm almost bending the wrench or...
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