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elmerfudd
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Joined: Thu May 20, 2010 7:55 pm Posts: 62 Location: iowa
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 any one modified the throttle
Thinking about setting up with a throttle more like a snowmobile or something any body done it
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Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:01 pm |
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SmokeEater829
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:48 pm Posts: 1830 Location: Belle Chasse, LA
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
You gonna need to be more specific. Most of us down here in South LA and South Texas don't deal with snowmobiles to often. The only kind of throttle styles i know about are the lever style like Gator Tail and Go Devil or a twist style like Pro Drive. I believe you can put a trist throttle on the other brand motors, but I know someone with more knowledge will chime in.
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Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:06 pm |
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Orangefoot
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Joined: Sun Jan 10, 2010 12:23 pm Posts: 519 Location: West Monroe, LA
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
i put a lever on mine this weekend using a dirtbike brake lever i picked up from my local dealer where i get my parts for my bike!
i havent ran it (in the water) yet, but it is nice!! it is right where grip is and not behind it, . . i have a GD LT BTW, and when i release the throttle it returns to idle by itself! i would post up a pic but my boat is at my shop and i wont be there till maybe thursday!
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Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:49 pm |
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elmerfudd
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu May 20, 2010 7:55 pm Posts: 62 Location: iowa
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
Sorry not to specific. GO Devil longtail 23 briggs... you guys should really get a sled and go snowmobiling. probably give up all these silly lawn mower motors LOL but just thinking something more like a quad or snowmobile. or even a tiller where when you let off the gas goes back to idle... I know it is not neccesary but thinkin it would be nice.
_________________ 1542 war eagle 23 gator
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Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:48 pm |
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GeeLeDouche
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Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:24 am Posts: 455
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
I would recommend the bike lever way. I hear its way nice! and easy to drive with gloves..
Gee
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:48 am |
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Mississippi Hunter
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:44 pm Posts: 79
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
I have been thinking of the same thing... Do you have to put an entirely new cable on or just the lever???
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:23 am |
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GeeLeDouche
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Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:24 am Posts: 455
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
I believe its an entirly new cable, but I'm not fur sure on that one.
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:11 am |
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hebegb
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Joined: Sun Feb 21, 2010 1:26 pm Posts: 37
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:47 pm |
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marsh bandit
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:02 pm Posts: 584 Location: Pearland, Texas
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
Gatortail and godevil use a jetski type of throttle lever.
_________________ Sold my boat so now im ridin in a cozy pick-up truck to the blind to shoot ducks and a 60' Hatteras to catch fish on
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:50 pm |
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Orangefoot
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Joined: Sun Jan 10, 2010 12:23 pm Posts: 519 Location: West Monroe, LA
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
_________________ Gatortail 1846 35hp GTR with calens stage 2 mods
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:47 pm |
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Tenpoint
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:22 pm Posts: 2029 Location: Patterson LA
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
_________________ 19x48 Rink/Aucoin Bateau w/35 GTR 20x60 Home-made skiff w/200 Merc
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 4:09 pm |
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bull_sprig
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Joined: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:07 pm Posts: 61 Location: brazoria, texas
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
i used a bicycle brake and the cable that came with it. i used a ring lug and crimped it in place, attached it with a 10-32 machine screw sorry dont have any pics of that part but do of the throttle
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:41 pm |
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Tenpoint
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Joined: Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:22 pm Posts: 2029 Location: Patterson LA
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
Just my opinion. With the stock throttle, it easier to work the sh!t out of the motor when you are in bad stuff. With twist throttles or big brake handles, when you are rooting and swingin the motor side to side to dig out of a sticky situation, they tend to cause ya to be doin things with the throttle that ya dont wanta be doin. Stock throttle, you just set it and dig your way out. Now on long runs I think that one in the pic would be great. Guess its all in what ya want.
_________________ 19x48 Rink/Aucoin Bateau w/35 GTR 20x60 Home-made skiff w/200 Merc
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Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:59 pm |
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papap
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Joined: Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:02 am Posts: 8
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 Re: any one modified the throttle
Only thing bad about the stock on on Gator-tail. Mine only has 11 hours and boke the second one today. Not happy at this point.
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