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Old 02-17-18 | 10:22 PM
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Thumb throttle extension?

Hi everyone this is my first post and also ebike. Can anyone tell me if there’s and possible way to extend the thumb throttle?
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Old 02-18-18 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Doc_Wui
If you cannot solder, unplug it, take it off and bring it to one of those PC repair shops.
?? I don’t under stand what you mean
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Old 02-18-18 | 11:35 AM
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There's usually a small PC/phone repair shop in many shopping malls. They can lengthen a cable for you, if you bring it in, if this is what you are asking.
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Old 02-18-18 | 01:07 PM
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What DW (more knowledgeable than I) is saying (I think) is there are three wires in a throttle. Either extend them by soldering a piece of wire to each, or have it done by a repair shop.
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Old 02-18-18 | 03:04 PM
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But if it is a brand new ebike, the throttle wire should be perfect already. Are you putting on higher handlebars?
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Old 02-18-18 | 06:53 PM
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Check with ATV dealers. I've seen a thumb throttle extension for a 4-wheeler before. It was a piece of plastic that was longer and easier to press that clamped onto the original thumb throttle.
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Old 02-19-18 | 05:35 PM
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Thanks all!

Thank you guys for the guidance.
I was talking about the plastics throttle piece itself. I was able to extend it with aluminum Pieces
And drilled a couple of small holes to
Hold in place. I have small hands lol
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