How to Remove the Throttle Housing-HELP
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Silent But Dirty
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You need to find the small torx screw on the bottom of the housing towards the front. The security screws do nothing to hold the throttle in place
metallic88
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theres one hiddin torx bolt that takes the throttle off
Silent But Dirty
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That's the one
metallic88
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yes, it tightens a metal ring clamp. I was baffled also when i found it after i removed the 2 security screws lol
How did you do that?
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metallic88
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very carfully with a flat head screwdriver, ive been removing security bolts for years it was easy. I was thinking it was the dumbest thing that they used them till i found out they didnt hold the throttle on lol. but i was shocked they didnt grease the throttle tube i guess nobody does anymore(Im probably the only one that likes a smooth throttle lol). probably why most used bikes i buy have big groves in the bars lol
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They sell torx bits with the center dug out:
Klein Tools Tamperproof Bit Set (32-Piece)-32525 - The Home Depot
There are other smaller sets with just the torx too. Just search for torx security bit
metallic88
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hes talking about the 2 i removed that are some funky x patern design that were probably not ment to be taken off lol
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I spoke before I actually looked at the screws in question...
, I haven't seen any like that yet. Not typical anti-tamper screws. I'll be quiet now 
metallic88
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no problem.I spoke before I actually looked at the screws in question...
nether had i seen any like them before, thats why i though it was a dumb idea(but found out they dont hold the throttle on , it just holds the magnent throttle together), and after all the hassle of getting them off i found the hiddin screw lol. after all said and done, i think i found it in the manual saying where it was, which i never looked at.
Ha! I hope your idea saves someone who doesn't have the right tool!I spoke before I actually looked at the screws in question...
FrancoLizard
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For anyone who doesn't want to purchase an entire Torx set, the fastener on the throttle tube is T20. You do not need a tamper-proof torx (with the hole in the middle) - just a regular torx. There's a recessed area above the fastener head, so a longer shaft (like a screwdriver) might be easier than say a regular a torx socket.
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Man card revoked.
As if, suggesting that anyone here would not have the overwhelming need to purchase complete sets of tools for the simplest of tasks.
FrancoLizard
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In my defense, I have a 60-piece torx set. But in retrospect, that was not the best use of $50. I'm torn on this one. I mean, I could have bought a number plate or a shroud (just one).
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