Post by: DanPete on August 26, 2021, 02:47:00 AM
K1100RS bar ends.JPG (34.47 kB . 768x405 - viewed 357 times)I assume the one on the left was originally shiny, or maybe painted? Is dark brown rust now :idunno:
The one on the right is my main question. It looks to be three pieces, but they are frozen solid... so far! I will get more aggressive when I know more about them. :wink: Are the three pieces a throttle lock of some sort? Maybe the infamous throttlemister? (I've never actually seen one) :popcorm
Post by: frankenduck on August 26, 2021, 02:53:00 AM
Post by: DanPete on August 26, 2021, 05:25:00 AM
I remember the throttlemister being right expensive; was the design about the same?
Post by: frankenduck on August 26, 2021, 10:11:46 AM
was the design about the same?
The TMs were about $150/pair. The Wrist Rest cost about $80 I think.
Functionally similar but with the TM you turn the whole body of the bar end.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YksXxEhvL._AC_.jpg)
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on August 26, 2021, 12:24:28 PM
The knurled ring is threaded onto the outer weighted part. When you turn it, it pushed the inboard ring up against the end of the throttle grip preventing the throttle return spring from turning the grip to close the throttle.
The inboard ring floats on the outer weighted part. A roll pin keeps it from coming off. Since the weighted part is steel and the knurled ring is aluminum, there is the possibility of corrosion seizing the two parts together. A couple shots of penetrating oil should break them loose. The inboard rings on mine are composite and shouldn't have any corrosion issues once the knurled ring is freed up.
They are good for holding the throttle to give your hand a break. The only issue is that the knurled ring has a tendency to back off because of the vibrations in the handlebars requiring frequent adjsustment. For this reason, I would suggest cleaning the assembly well with brake cleaner once you get the knurled ring loosened up, and to avoid the use of any lubricant on the knurled ring.
Post by: frankenduck on August 26, 2021, 01:16:20 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ALx5OdL.jpg)
When you have it off-bike it's a good idea to run a zip-tie through it so you don't lose the inner ring since it comes right off if not mounted on a handlebar.
Post by: DanPete on August 26, 2021, 01:25:58 PM
I saw the anti-roll pin in there (I made a funny!)
Does the composite ring have anything holding it on? Or just slides off (friction from corrosion on the inner steel piece)
Just a bench discussion for now... I’ll put hands back on it this weekend.
Thanks to all
Post by: frankenduck on August 26, 2021, 01:33:25 PM
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on August 26, 2021, 11:23:06 PM
Post by: frankenduck on August 26, 2021, 11:28:49 PM
Duck, you're right. It's been a couple years since I've had mine apart, and my memory isn't what it used to be. The roll pin just keeps the inner ring from turning.
Meh. I only knew that because I have a spare one lying around to play with. It's not like I remembered the details of how it works from ten years ago or anything like that. I'm no Inge.