Any recommended Lock on grips for the Varg?

[drehwurm68]

What made you open the housing and try it in the first place?
Is there any tool that will undo housing screws without drilling them out?

It was one of the first things I did to the Varg as I never rode with the stock grips - got some ODI universal lock ons. The housing screws on the Hirschmann throttle are pretty soft metal which is easy to drill. Instead of drilling out the head of the screws completely I used a 2mm drill bit to make a hole a few mm deep and used some screw extractor to get the bolt out. Basically you should do this to any Varg as this will enable you to remove and clean the throttle tube without unplugging the cables (which is a pain on the EX).

Yes, the "spring neck" in the picture above is what I was talking about. There is a pocket in the hosing where it seats into, but you can also use the pocket besides this one for less preload. I'll try to make some pictures.

Michael

 

[drehwurm68]

Stock spring position, high preload:



Modified position, less preload:



The aluminum lockring will secure the spring tab in place once installed.

Michael

 

[OpaTsupa]

Thanks for the pictures.
I must try it once the local monsoon passes.

Do you think Stark considered it as an option or it is just how it comes from the Hirschmann manufacturer?

 

[drehwurm68]

Do you think Stark considered it as an option or it is just how it comes from the Hirschmann manufacturer?

Of course not! Just think of it - with the power of the Varg and no clutch the only thing from keeping you being catapulted into the next dimension is a properly working throttle. So the last thing Hirschmann or Stark will want you to do, is to tinker with the throttle. The Hirschmann throttle is seriously overbuild and the strong return force most likely part of that strategy to avoid any liability issues. Could be the reason as well why we haven't seen Stark making their own throttle or the aftermarket offering stuff.

Michael