Grinding the Flange

[Chilly Willy]

Hi all,

I have a Dremmel tool and have read other posts about grinding off the flange (near the switchbox) to make aftermarket grips fit.  I purchased a set of gel grips that are really comfortable (at least the one I've installed on the clutch side is), but don't have the slip-over, notched end that the stock throttle grip has.

So, what bit would work best in my Dremmel tool to grind this thick bit of plastic off the tube without totally messing up (i.e. cracking) the tube?  Here's a picture of what I'm talking about.  Ok, second question--how do you load up a picture into your posting?


El Noobo

[Alphamazing]

So, what bit would work best in my Dremmel tool to grind this thick bit of plastic off the tube without totally messing up (i.e. cracking) the tube?  Here's a picture of what I'm talking about.  Ok, second question--how do you load up a picture into your posting?

I know what you're talking about and you should be fine. I did that on my throttle tube and it's fine.

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[Chilly Willy]

Thanks Alpha,

So, here's the flange I'm talking about.  What bit should I use--a disk wheel, a woodshop bit, or what?

El Noobo

[ducati_nolan]

I used a stationary belt sander, but anything would work. I'd sugest the sanding roll/disk. You can even cut most of the ridges off with a sharp razor blade, just don't slip 

[Chilly Willy]

Thanks!  I'll practice on the old one first before cutting into the new one.

El Noobo

[94suzuki500]

ya i used a belt sander that I clamped down in a vise upside down.  But if you are using the dremel it will work just fine.  I had to sand down the ridges on the lower part of the throttle tube as well.  ya the sanding roll thing will work great, just dont let it sit in one spot or else it will heat up the plastic and melt to the sander, then making it useless.  So keep it moving so you dont heat up a spot to much and melt the shavings.  Also I used the razor and cut off all the ridges on the lower part and the top part of the throttle tube, makes it easier and less time consuming.  Be careful though as you could slip.