Dirt Bike Throttle Tube Buyer's Guide

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Just got one of the tusk ones. Just installed it and LOVE how smooth it is. The BIG problem that no one talks about is that it doesn’t seem like anyone makes a “lock on” type grip for the clutch side and a traditional glue on type for the throttle side, which is what you need for any aftermarket tube that doesn’t include a grip. NOT even answer/pro taper makes a set like that even though they also make a bearing throttle tube. I bought the lock on and a traditional set of Pro Taper “pillow top” grips thinking they looked close enough, but now that I got them, they aren’t as similar as I thought. It’s a really stupid situation that you can’t have a lock on grip on the left and a matching glue on for the right which enables you to use the nicer sealed bearing tubes. No, ODI doesn’t either.

[@akiheikkinen2855]

Use Sray paint You cant get the grip off without a knife

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

I use a stepped cone drill bit and drill out the end cap on my throttle tubes to run fasst anti vibration inserts and full wrap hand guards. The stepped bit i use goes up to 1 inch but has a 7/8th inch step. Unless your not perfectly centered it works like a dream.

[@timetable620]

The Motion pro tube is not covered under the Warranty if you drill out the end to run full wrap around guards

[@sailorsclub1170]

The odi lock on grips are good but have a small range of free play. I’m going to check out the aluminum tubes to avoid that!

[@chrisvozza6530]

I didn't know odi had that one with the bearing and seals. Gonna have to try it out soon

[@Cheeseburger_Moto316]

Sleeping on the protaper aluminum throttle tube. Best in the game. Don't even bother any of these other choices.

[@andybrooks4070]

bought a new throttle cable for my 1977 yamaha IT250 and a new magura 314 assembly that I couldnt use because the original throttle is a top exit and the new magura is a side exit so the exposed cable was not long enough to use it, I ended up just re-using the original throttle, which works fine I just like the look of the side exit better

[@AnnihilationOnNation]

Great bike. I own a 1986 it200. Love the bike.

[@kingkire1556]

If installing ODI lock-on onto Protaper bars, you will have to sand/file the knurling down a little. It doesn't take much. Do not force on with a hammer.

[@331moto]

I've been using pro taper lock on grips. But it seems ever time I drop my bike, even at a standstill, the tube either breaks and splits the entire length of the tube.

[@capnbeanis7202]

The video I didn’t think I needed

[@Free.Press.]

I use full wrap around handguards with G2 Aluminum throttle tube. Works perfectly. Why won’t your work?

[@rmatvmc]

Most aluminum throttle tubes don't have removable end caps like the G2 so making them work with wrap around handguards would require modification. Glad you're liking the G2 though!

[@Lightnin42]

G2 quick turn 🥇

[@chazcelano9677]

can you use any of these for a supermoto

[@ScootyB916]

my one is broken and yes i have come hear for help :)

[@stevemccurley1707]

I bought Chases favourite lock on Torc grips for my YZ 250 2stroke throttle side has slop play up and down and side to side (due to cam adpt) Clutch side ya had to wack the shit out of it to get it on

[@mattbraap519]

Love the lock on grip idea but if your bars have Knurling on the end you will have to hammer the crap out the left grip to go on..... Just something I think people should be aware of. Nobody told me that when I bought my lock on grips. Great vid though RMATVMC!

[@rmatvmc]

I've had some bars with knurling on them and no issues with the grip going on but to your point, Pro Taper bars can be a nightmare. - Chase

[@stevemccurley1707]

Same...how stupid is that

[@dayong-ul3tg]

question: speaking on the aluminum tusk throttle tube with the bearing-is the bearing constructed the same way as the odi fusion pro, with having the o-ring deal? i noticed the tusk doesn’t have the end cap that freely spins? researching to make a purchase..thank you for the content!

[@dayong-ul3tg]

disregard….i see it apart on rmatv website🎉 thery are built the same

[@Lionsfan24]

Thanks for the videos but what are some good soft compound half waffle grips.

[@rmatvmc]

The ODI V2 half waffle MX lock-on grips are hard to beat! The grey and white colors are the softer compound.

[@rickvonderchek6898]

Tusk used to make a aluminum one that you could put your odi cam on . Did they discontinue it ?

[@rmatvmc]

Yes. The Tusk aluminum throttle tubes are now are bike specific and will come with the correct cam for your machine.

[@borntwice4724]

Pillow top grips find themselves on my 2019 yz450f, odi or protaper.

[@framelawncare6671]

I tried some pillow top grips and I actually found the numbed the front end feeling to much. Idk if its just me but I like a thin grip like a lock on one so I can feel exactly what the front end is doing

[@3Monkey250]

You guys didn’t mention the pro taper aluminum throttle tube which I know is different with the way it works, your guys thoughts on that ?

[@rmatvmc]

I looked and it doesn't look like we carry the Pro Taper aluminum throttle tube. We'll have to check it out!

[@EMPIREM0DDING]

does it matter what throttle tube u buy like will any fit any handle bar ?

[@rmatvmc]

All dirt bike throttle tubes will be the same 7/8" diameter but the throttle cam that the throttle cable attaches to will vary depending on bike model.

[@EMPIREM0DDING]

@@rmatvmc thank you this is exactly what I wanted to know thanks for the help

[@jasonharris1877]

Should have included the ZRT aluminum throttle tube, full ball bearing unit.

[@therawlifefamily]

I don't think they sell ZRT

[@jasonharris1877]

@@therawlifefamily yes that would be my guess, but certainly the best throttle tube on the market

[@diedk776]

well. i cant find anyone telling me this, so how do i know what will fit on? ive asked some of my friends who ride and they dont know, they just get lucky.

[@rmatvmc]

All throttle tubes are the same size for dirt bikes. You do have different throttle cams (where the throttle attaches) that will be different depending on the bike, but lock-on grips will come with a few different sizes to work with most bikes. If you enter your bikes year, make and model on our website you will see all the throttle tubes that fit that specific bike.

[@diedk776]

@@rmatvmc my bike isnt in ur website xD

[@diedk776]

Its a zuum Px220 and i dont want a whole new kit, just new handle and plastic under.

[@rmatvmc]

You will need to see what design that manufacturer uses. A lot of them use the same parts as a Honda or Yamaha that you could order parts for that will work on your bike. Or you may have to get a throttle tube specific to that bike if they use their own design.

[@diedk776]

@@rmatvmc itd hard since, its a China rip off of KTM.

[@jamesallen2909]

I wish these would fit my bike 😔

[@rmatvmc]

What bike do you have?

[@chriscardoza9785]

Rather have stock stuff on my bikes must of the time

[@willharris3843]

Almost first

[@VB_31]

Almost 5th

[@darrenarnold7361]

If you are from the uk you can not play this year motocross Championship name the racers Iv been playing for 2 years and this year I can not sign up 👎🏻 not nice

[@NoahNoah-dr6ke]

First