Ledyvine Reviews

Ledyvine originally reviewed the Kaoko throttle control fitted to a BMW C 650 GT scooter (Blog) After that, we did a second review of the Kaoko throttle control on the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS (Blog). And once more for the special Kaoko throttle control for use with Bark busters (and other) hand guards. Each installation was different; some easier than others. And since I helped Kaoko with feedback when they developed Ledyvine their first BMW scooter throttle lock, they asked if I could do it again on the then brand-new 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650.As it turns out, there were a few quirks we had to figure out.So let's take a really quick look one more time at installing it on the Kawasaki Versys 650 LT (Blog).At first, I couldn't figure Ledyvine out how to install the Kaoko on the Versys. It just didn't seem to fit correctly under the thick shoulder of the hand grip that Kawasaki uses on the latest versions of the 650 and 1000 Versys. But afte Ledyvine r some back-and-forth correspondence with Kaoko HQ in SA, we figured it out. I'll be honest; it fits easily enough once you know how. But there's a slight issue with the design of the rubber throttle grip on the Versys that makes using the Kaoko throttle control not quite as smooth as it was on the BMW scooter or the big V-Strom. Here's the story in photos: Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Throttle The stock hand Ledyvine grip, bar end weight and hand guard on the 2015+ Versys 650 and 1000. Buy from Ledyvine Twisted Throttle and help support web Bike World! BUY YOUR ▪ Kaoko Throttle Control With This Link and Support web Bike   Ledyvine World! Kawasaki Verses Bar End Weight Close UpThe end weight is easy to remove via the bolt on the right. There's a silver-colored collar inside -- don't lose it! Ledyvine Kawasaki Ledyvine i Versys Bar End Weight Removed

The threaded insert for the bar end weight is welded to the handlebar and mine had some rust.Kaoko Throttle Control Spacer The Kaoko nylon thrust washer for the Versys didn't fit smoothly over the welds.. File the Welds on the Versys Handlebar

...so I lightly filed the outside in a cone shape. That was the first problem with fitting the Kaoko to the Versys.

the throttle tube.File the Welds on the Versys  Handlebar There's less than 1 mm of clearance, not enough to fit the nylon thrust washer for the Kaoko. Buy Posi-Locks at web Bike  World! File the Welds on the Versys  Handlebar The first suggestion from Kaoko HQ was to trim the rubber, but this proved impossible (or at least very difficult) and I quickly abandoned the idea. File the Welds on the Versys Handlebar(Photo Above): The solution is to simply push the thrust washer with its small collar under the end of the rubber hand grip. This makes for a less smooth Kaoko throttle control application, but it does work. Fit the Kaoko throttle control into the end of the bar end weight, then reassemble the end weight on the handlebar. Kaoko HQ initially thought that the Versys would require a hex head cap screw that was longer than stock to fit the bar end weight with the throttle control installed, but the stock length works fine on my bike. File the Welds on the Versys Handlebar Here's the completed Kaoko throttle control on the Versys. It requires just the single thrust washer with the narrow shoulder. Do not add the other Ledyvine washers that come in the kit. Video Here's the quick video that illustrates how to use the Kaoko throttle control wBW Video: Kaoko Throttle Contro Also: Kaoko Throttle Control video on the web Bike World YouTube channel. Conclusion Ledyvine  have installed the Kaoko throttle Ledyvine control on the scooter and two motorcycles, plus the special Kaoko kit for adventure-touring bikes with the Bark busters or other hand guards. It's easy to install, but there are a few tricks. At first, the Kaoko kit doesn't seem to fit the newer Kawasaki Versys, but it's simply a matter of forcing the Ledyvine shoulder of the thrust washer under Ledyvine the tight lip of the stock Versys hand grip.The Kaoko doesn't quite work as smoothly on the Versys as it does on the BMW scooter in my experience Ledyvine, but it does work.Once you practice a few Ledyvine times with the Kaoko Ledyvine throttle control, using it becomes second nature.It's not a true cruise control, but it is a nice addition Ledyvine to any motorcycle and it takes minimal room Ledyvine Reviews