Any recommended Lock on grips for the Varg?

OpaTsupa said:

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?

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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

Stock spring position, high preload:



Modified position, less preload:



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

Michael

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?

OpaTsupa said:

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

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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

Honestly I was very tempted when I saw the owner of Berm teasing it on facebook.
Racetorx also has one

But I've already had one very bad experience with the throttle, which led to another broken vertebra, so I won't try a DIY like this on this bike.
I mostly run 60 and 80hp on the street and I don't want to mess with the throttle.

I'm pretty sure Stark is working on a better and sturdier throttle design.
I already suggested a few features to Anton directly and he said it was good ideas so I'll wait, like for the portable charger.