broken throttle Quick fix

[dag_29307]

I bought the 80cc motor kit and within two weeks the throttle was busted! (stupid plastic)
First thing I did was to use hot glue (three applications) to support the back of that little tab and it worked for a while. I wanted something more permanent so I went to the auto parts store and started to look into epoxies but I found the stuff called "Quick Steel" looks like "Mighty Putty" only gray and black I used a little bit and made a backing where the hot glue was. Once it dries you just sand it to fit into the track then reinstall good as new.

 

[unior]

That sounds like the same thing as JB stick weld. I never tried it on plastic though its good to know it will bond.

 

[will 3501]

use a brake lever i tried fixing that way didnt last but mine was totally wasted. I used a brake lever but u got to find one that fits the cable end . Or go to a cycle shop or scooter accessories store and get a little trigger lever one.

 

[matt167]

quick steels good, kinda messy tho. too soft to work with.. I use very simmilar stuff from carquest.. same thing just not as messy