Gunner Gasser style to YZ250H adaption

[Husky500evo]

     I normally use Swedish Gunnar Gassers on all of my bikes and have never had a problem with them. I recently tried one of the Taiwanese copies , as I had a quick look and couldn't see any noticeable differences. But the first time I used the imitation throttle, it let me down by jamming in the off position and the bike stalled. I had landed off a jump and the part of the throttle tube that holds the cable nipple,  pushed past the stopper (which is built into the top cover) and jammed. It took a bit of effort to get it free again.  It was a good painless lesson and I will never use one of the Taiwanese throttles again.
     I probably put the Gunnar Gasser on Tony's YZ465H, as I had that bike an owner or two before him . I would have used a Husky cable, as they came out with a Mikuni carb and Gunnar Gasser as O.E.M. I know that Les at VMX Unlimited sells the Swedish throttles for only a few bucks more than the imitations and he also sells an aftermarket cable which suits the Gunnar Gasser to Mikuni or Bing carb (and I think that this cable is a bit longer than the standard Husky one ).
 

[tony27]

Thats what I was hoping someone could come up with, I have a new needle jet to fit before the weekend so I'll be able to measure how much inner cable is needed at the carb end then ask Les to check the cable fitted to a genuine throttle before I order the parts

[LWC82PE]

Not sure if its been mentioned but www.husqvarna-parts.com has the Gunner gasser if anyone needs one.

[YZ250H]

     I probably put the Gunnar Gasser on Tony's YZ465H, as I had that bike an owner or two before him . I would have used a Husky cable, as they came out with a Mikuni carb and Gunnar Gasser as O.E.M. I know that Les at VMX Unlimited sells the Swedish throttles for only a few bucks more than the imitations and he also sells an aftermarket cable which suits the Gunnar Gasser to Mikuni or Bing carb (and I think that this cable is a bit longer than the standard Husky one ).
 

You are right Mark.  It would have been you.  I should have twigged to that 

Want to tell the story about what happens when you fit the wrong cable 

Come on - you know you want to 

[tony27]

May have to order 1 of these when I get a new front plate

http://www.dcvmx.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18791&cat=573&page=1

Venhill list this, I've used their cables before so I may order a couple tonight

http://www.venhill.co.uk/Motorcycle_Hoses_and_Cables/YAMAHA/125/YZ/YZ_125_1977_(D)/Y01-4-007-7_YAMAHA_THROTTLE_CABLE.html

[tony27]

Emailed Les the part number & he says there are some coming in his next order fron Venhill due in the next few weeks

[mx250]

     I normally use Swedish Gunnar Gassers on all of my bikes and have never had a problem with them. I recently tried one of the Taiwanese copies , as I had a quick look and couldn't see any noticeable differences. But the first time I used the imitation throttle, it let me down by jamming in the off position and the bike stalled. I had landed off a jump and the part of the throttle tube that holds the cable nipple,  pushed past the stopper (which is built into the top cover) and jammed. It took a bit of effort to get it free again.  It was a good painless lesson and I will never use one of the Taiwanese throttles again.
   

Firko has been giving warning of the Taiwanese copies jamming OPEN for years .

[tony27]

These are the cables to ask Les for that fit to the gunnar gasser throttle

[grouty]

I had the same issues as Mark.
The warning post is on here somewhere. The other is http://forums.mxtrax.co.uk/showthread.php/314488-Gunnar-Gasser-cheap-copy-warning.

[firko]

Do not, under any circumstances use a Chinese made Emgo brand Gunnar Gasser copy throttle on your bike. It will fail and you will most probably be hurt. I've campaigned elsewhere on this forum for these nasty pieces of shit to be avoided at all costs.....even banned if possible.

I recently got sucked in by an eBay merchant called Niche Cycle supply, buying what I thought was a Magura 314 throttle. What I got was an Emgo brand knock off.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/170754766842?item=170754766842&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:X:RTQ:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr
I complained to the seller and reported the dodgy listing to eBay but as is usually the case, neither seller or eBay give a shit Niche is still selling them with the same misleading listing so eBay's complaint department is a toothless tiger. If the Emgo Magura copy is as bad as the Gunnar Gasser copy I predict even more heartache down the line.

The Venhill cables sold by Les at VMX Unlimited are The Best.

[cappra]

Magura should go after them for false advertising. Pretty sleazy if you ask me.

[grouty]

The ebay seller that I bought my copy one from was a great deal more honest. He instantly withdrew all remaining ads for the copy Gasser. To date I don't think he has relisted them. This seller was an ex-speedway rider who many years ago had a jammed throttle causing him a big off (not a chinky copy though).

I don't think the original manufacturers will have a hope of persuing a claim if the goods are made in China as they don't give a toss about copyright ! Or anybodies safety either.