Installing push/pull throttle, where does the starter button go?

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  • gearhead13
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    Installing push/pull throttle, where does the starter button go?

    I bought a push/pull throttle for my RS carbs. Now I am wondering where/what do I do for a starter button and kill switch?
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    #2
    Hmm, I've only seen drag racers use the push/pull throttle from Ape. On street bikes I've seen folks use VM throttle tubes with the matching kill switch/starter button.
    I don't know how your are going to fit all that including the brake M/C on the handlebars.
    I'm sure if there's a will........

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    • Billy Ricks

      #3
      Yoshimura used to sell a throttle assembly with kill and starter switch along with a 3 position headlight switch. I have one on my bike but they are tough to find these days.

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      • gearhead13

        #4
        Dam, so, any GS pre 1980 throttle is push/pull?

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        • Billy Ricks

          #5
          Originally posted by gearhead13
          Dam, so, any GS pre 1980 throttle is push/pull?
          As long as they have VM carbs they have a P/P throttle.

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          • tas850g
            Forum Sage
            • Jun 2008
            • 1678
            • Jaffrey, NH

            #6
            My '79 has push/pull and VM's.
            1979 GS850G
            2004 SV650N track bike
            2005 TT-R125 pit bike
            LRRS #246 / Northeast Cycles / Woodcraft / Armour Bodies / Hindle Exhaust / Central Mass Powersport

            http://s327.photobucket.com/albums/k443/tas850g/

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            • 49er
              Forum Sage
              Past Site Supporter
              • Jul 2006
              • 1517
              • Napier, New Zealand

              #7
              Just checked the Alpha site for availability of new p/p assemblies for my '79 850.

              The superseded number for the grip assy is listed as available at US$1422.68. The throttle grip is a steal at only $30.

              Not sure if the listing is for an ali or plastic replacement unit. The '79 control switches were all ali.
              :) The road to hell is paved with good intentions......................................

              GS 850GN JE 894 10.5-1 pistons, Barnett Clutch, C-W 4-1, B-B MPD Ignition, Progressive suspension, Sport Demons. Sold
              GS 850GT JE 1023 11-1 pistons. Sold
              GS1150ES3 stock, V&H 4-1. Sold
              GS1100GD, future resto project. Sold

              http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/P1000001.jpg
              http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/P1000581.jpg

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              • gearhead13

                #8
                The newer bikes all had push/pull but what I don't know is if they are for 7/8" handlebars.

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                • gearhead13

                  #9
                  I found a RH control assy off a Gixxer that is push/pull on ebay. Looks like it would work, just need some wiring. Newer stuff is more plentiful and in better shape and cheaper. For now I was thinking of just a momentary button for starter.

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