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Old Jan 17, 2023 | 01:15 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has used a 'quick throttle' or what might be called a 1/4 turn throttle tube?

I'm seeing two offered. G2 and MoonsMC. For those that have them, just wondering what
their experience is - good / bad / indifferent ?

Thanks for any insight,

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Old Jan 17, 2023 | 01:36 PM
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I have the G2, money very well spent IMHO. No difference most of the time, but when you want to really go as in passing, merging, etc., saves trying a regrip.

Probably shaved a full second on passing time and getting on the highway and Interstate.
 
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I have a G2 on my '03 sportster, it works very well.
 
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Thanks everyone for the input. I guess I'll try one, it'll be here at
my door sometime Monday afternoon....

thanks again,

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Originally Posted by WKNDS
Thanks everyone for the input. I guess I'll try one, it'll be here at
my door sometime Monday afternoon....

thanks again,

T.
Please post up some pictures of your installation.

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Great post, I think I need 3 of these G2 1/4 whackers! I’ll have to look and see if they make a 7/8” one also
 
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Originally Posted by Madnss
Great post, I think I need 3 of these G2 1/4 whackers! I’ll have to look and see if they make a 7/8” one also
It looks like they do make a 7/8" conversion throttle for Harley. Unfortunately, it looks like these are only for 1996 and later models.
https://www.g2ergo.com/shop/g2-harle...no-fly-by-wire

Looks like Moons MC is also for 1996 and later bikes.

Too bad, looks like very useful products.

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Originally Posted by John Harper
It looks like they do make a 7/8" conversion throttle for Harley. Unfortunately, it looks like these are only for 1996 and later models.
https://www.g2ergo.com/shop/g2-harle...no-fly-by-wire

Looks like Moons MC is also for 1996 and later bikes.

Too bad, looks like very useful products.

John
Ok, so I'm ignorant on the 'older' XL (1995 & older) models I guess... Can you explain what
the differences WRT the throttle would be ?

Thanks !

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For what its worth, I went with the aluminum MoonsMC 'quick' throttle....
After I get all of the maintenance completed on my Duc, I'll report back my
impressions with the quick throttle...

T.
 
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Originally Posted by WKNDS
Ok, so I'm ignorant on the 'older' XL (1995 & older) models I guess... Can you explain what
the differences WRT the throttle would be ?
I have no idea. Just read both companies websites.

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