Changing gas pedal to twist grip mounted on steering lever

[Cyclone67]

Hi
My KB argo 1985 has a foot operated gas pedal. Noticed all the more modern machines have a motorcycle twist type hand throttle. Has anyone done this conversion? Any pointers?

I have a twist grip throttle from a 2wheeler Yamaha XT 250 I may be able to transplant.
Is there a better option eg thumb operated like a quad bike atv ?
Cyclone67

[ememechanic]

I've never heard of a foot operated gas in an Argo. I've got a 86 Kb-I/C and use a twist throttle from a Harley. I'm not sure how a thumb lever will do becauase the throttle has to be able to move with the lever. Don't suppose that you can post a pic of your current throttle set up?

[Cyclone67]

Thanks

I've never heard of a foot operated gas in an Argo. I've got a 86 Kb-I/C and use a twist throttle from a Harley. I'm not sure how a thumb lever will do becauase the throttle has to be able to move with the lever. Don't suppose that you can post a pic of your current throttle set up?

Will attempt some pictures on the weekend. The foot operated gas pedal looks factory fitted. Maybe someone else has seen a foot operated gas pedal on an argo.

Thanks
Cyclone

[philipatmaxfour]

Will attempt some pictures on the weekend. The foot operated gas pedal looks factory fitted. Maybe someone else has seen a foot operated gas pedal on an argo.

Thanks
Cyclone

Not me.

[Mike]

Yeah, I think you have a unique pedal.

[LarryW]

Are you sure its an argo? Strange? I would love to see a picture!

[moose man]

I have a 83 kb argo and it has a twist throttle but im going to put a thumb throttle on it i like them better.Cant whait too see that pedal

[smog]

My 1987 NKB centaur style conversion now use a mountain bike brake lever and a long go-cart style cable. it is used as the throttle lever and is very effective and easy to control.

while you are messing around, take the time to change the 2 brake lines for braided rubber lines or hard steel line (car parts); it make an HUGE difference in driveability on my 1987.

[Cyclone67]

I have a 83 kb argo and it has a twist throttle but im going to put a thumb throttle on it i like them better.Cant whait too see that pedal

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New Picture (1).jpgThe pictures of my gas pedal for those that are interested. The firewall is out of the vehicle at the moment. Its definitely an Argo !
Regards
Cyclone

[hellraizor]

now for me i would like that idea do not toss that out put it on a shelf somewhere hell i might buy it lol

[ememechanic]

That is definitely unique. Thanks for the pics. I may have to try that out. It will free up your right wrist while still throttling and playing with the tillers.