Throttlemeister spins but doesn,t engage

[jim oneill]

When I try engaging the throttlemeister it spins but does not engage. I believe someone once said to take a rubber mallett to it and give the bar end a few good whacks? Is this what I should do?

 

[THE919]

I had similar issue, yours may be different. I took the throttlemeister off and found out that the "lip" on the friction sleeve that is under the handle is completely gone. New friction sleeve solved the problem. New sleeve is $5 from throttlemeister.

 

[majicmaker]

Go ahead and try tapping it gently.

 

[Denver_FJR]

The inner friction device has probably slipped out. The installation instructions recommend cleaning inner tube with alcohol, might be worth removing and cleaning to prevent another occurrence. I've always like WebbikeWorld's instructions.

 

[SouthernCruizer]

Go ahead and try tapping it gently.

+1 a few good hits with a rubber mallet may fix it.

 

[CheesyRider]

I had a similar problem. I found that the bronze part didn't move out far enough to engage. This helped me fix mine: https://www.fjr1300.info/howto/throttlemeister.html

 

[roger dodger]

Jim, TM supplies various (very thin) washers that need to be used to mount the right side to the bar. Before using a BFH, see if the brass cylindar moves in and out. If yes, remove the whole TM and take out 1 washer, bringing the brass a little closer to the friction ring. Repeat until you have a tight combo between 'on' and 'off' . Then add some lock-tight to the big mounting screw and you're done.

If no movement, try calling TM for help 414-464-6060. I did once, and he sent me (free) misc. parts to clean up my mess. Nice folks in WI.

 

[TomInPA]

One more thought. The more shims (washers), the less friction in the TM. Try taking off the bar-end and removing one of the washers.

 

[Denver_FJR]

Jim, TM supplies various (very thin) washers that need to be used to mount the right side to the bar. ...

Hmmm, no washers in mine. I picked up my FJR used, so could be PO didn't know what to do with them. Even without them, I've only had to make one adjustment to inner tube. Once I understood how the inner tube is locked in place, adjustment was easy-peasy.

 

[HotRodZilla]

No washers here either and mine works fine. Took some initial adjustment though to get it too engage correctly. Sounds like the PO is prolly just out of adjustment.

 

[user 28803]

If you use the hammer method (which I've done) be conservative. Just a tap might do the job.

 

[majicmaker]

If you use the hammer method (which I've done) be conservative. Just a tap might do the job.

Yep!

 

[mferriter]

When I try engaging the throttlemeister it spins but does not engage. I believe someone once said to take a rubber mallett to it and give the bar end a few good whacks? Is this what I should do?

Does the brass sleeve move in and out when you rotate the TM? If yes, then it's probably mounted too far out and needs to be moved closer to the grip. If no, then the whole thing is probably rotating inside the bar and needs to be tightened down.

Not sure whay anyone would use a hammer on it. Loosen the hex head bolt and move it to where it needs to be or tighten it if the whole thing is moving.

Using the proper tools is all that separates us from the lower primates. Come on, a hammer?

 

[DENCOUCH]

When I try engaging the throttlemeister it spins but does not engage. I believe someone once said to take a rubber mallett to it and give the bar end a few good whacks? Is this what I should do?

Does the brass sleeve move in and out when you rotate the TM? If yes, then it's probably mounted too far out and needs to be moved closer to the grip. If no, then the whole thing is probably rotating inside the bar and needs to be tightened down.

Not sure whay anyone would use a hammer on it. Loosen the hex head bolt and move it to where it needs to be or tighten it if the whole thing is moving.

Using the proper tools is all that separates us from the lower primates. Come on, a hammer?

Like Dad always said: "When the only tool in your toolbox is a hammer, then a hammer fixes everything."

 

[user 28803]

Does the brass sleeve move in and out when you rotate the TM? If yes, then it's probably mounted too far out and needs to be moved closer to the grip. If no, then the whole thing is probably rotating inside the bar and needs to be tightened down.

Not sure whay anyone would use a hammer on it. Loosen the hex head bolt and move it to where it needs to be or tighten it if the whole thing is moving.

Using the proper tools is all that separates us from the lower primates. Come on, a hammer?

With the TM it may only take 1/16" or 1/32" to make a difference in how it engages. It was out a bit too far and I was able to adjust the depth with a "tap" of a hammer (actually a scrap piece of 2x4) and get the thing set just right. That was after I'd hit it too hard :blink: and had to loosen the thing and pull it back out.

So, yes, sometimes a hammer will do and be right fine a proper.

 

[mferriter]

When all you've got is a hammer, every problem becomes a nail.

However, if you've got a hex wrench......

 

[user 28803]

When all you've got is a hammer, every problem becomes a nail.

However, if you've got a hex wrench......

A hammer sometimes still does the job as well or better

 

[mferriter]

Generally speaking, if it's got threads, a hammer is not the right tool.

I guess it depends on hard hard you hit it.

 

[user 28803]

Generally speaking, if it's got threads, a hammer is not the right tool.

I guess it depends on hard hard you hit it.

Oh, I agree with you. I'm talking about giving the end of the insert a lil tap, not the bolt. No threads involved.