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manette multifonction/ manette de gaz

English translation: Multi-function lever / throttle lever

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French term or phrase:manette multifonction/ manette de gaz
English translation:Multi-function lever / throttle lever
Entered by: Drmanu49

08:27 Jul 15, 2009
French to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Quad bikes
French term or phrase: manette multifonction/ manette de gaz
Titles for the handlebar controls on these quad bikes. Do quads have their own language?
Bashiqa
France
Local time: 04:32
Multi-function lever / throttle lever
Explanation:
2007 Kawasaki KFX400 Find the Mod Quad Thumb Throttle Lever at Motorcycle Superstore. Shop our complete selection of motorcycle gear and apparel including ...
www.motorcycle-superstore.com/.../Mod-Quad-Thumb-Throttle-L... -

ATV(Quad Bike),Dirt Bike,Go Kart,Pocket Bike,Harley Chopper,Toboggans and Sledges,Sea Scooter,Electric Scooter ... Multi-function Brake lever(for 110CC) ...
www.mademoto.com/products.asp?...>
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Drmanu49
France
Local time: 04:32
Grading comment
Thank you for your efforts. Looking at the details it is a lever and not a twist grip.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +4Multi-function lever / throttle lever
Drmanu49
4multifunction handle/accelerator handle or twist grip
B D Finch


  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
Multi-function lever / throttle lever


Explanation:
2007 Kawasaki KFX400 Find the Mod Quad Thumb Throttle Lever at Motorcycle Superstore. Shop our complete selection of motorcycle gear and apparel including ...
www.motorcycle-superstore.com/.../Mod-Quad-Thumb-Throttle-L... -

ATV(Quad Bike),Dirt Bike,Go Kart,Pocket Bike,Harley Chopper,Toboggans and Sledges,Sea Scooter,Electric Scooter ... Multi-function Brake lever(for 110CC) ...
www.mademoto.com/products.asp?...>

Drmanu49
France
Local time: 04:32
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 153
Grading comment
Thank you for your efforts. Looking at the details it is a lever and not a twist grip.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  aubreydewet: Agree, although I would rather use THROTTLE for manette de gaz.
3 mins
  -> Thank you; on my quad it really is a thumb actuated lever.
agree  Denise Idel
5 mins
  -> Thank you Denise.
agree  Sheila Wilson
54 mins
  -> Thank you Sheila.
agree  André Vanasse (X)
4 hrs
  -> Thank you André.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
multifunction handle/accelerator handle or twist grip


Explanation:
I believe the controls are the same as a motor bike and motor bike accelerators are twist grips, not levers.

"I had a quad-bike accident too! It was in France, and the one I was given ... how slowly and carefully you twisted the throttle/accelerator handle thing. ..."
www.abctales.com/node/133785

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Note added at 1 hr (2009-07-15 10:11:19 GMT)
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Throttle, rather than accelerator! Shows how long it is since I stopped riding motor bikes.

"Find and buy a 110cc Adult Quad Bike-semi Auto-quads Atv Quadbikes from £0 at ... Mini Moto Quad Dirt B1 Rep Throttle Twist Grip Parts. (In stock) ..."
uk.shopping.com/xPO-Quad-110cc-Adult-Quad-Bike-semi-Auto-quads-Atv-Quadbikes







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Note added at 6 hrs (2009-07-15 14:55:38 GMT)
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"BRAND NEW 110cc 4 STROKE JUNIOR ATV QUAD BIKE This is a brand new 110cc 4 stroke ATV .... Kickstart > Throttle grip and cable > 2 Inner tubes > ..."
www.quadvertiser.co.uk/en/for-sale/Ram/other/index.htm

"Welcome to the busiest quad bike forum in the UK and Europe, ... the way untill 3ish when i went to pull of and the throttle grip when all lose! was p*sssed ..."
www.quadheaven.co.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file.

The last one is only for a laugh.



B D Finch
France
Local time: 04:32
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 113

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Drmanu49: Not really on my quad it is a lever, not a handle like on my motorbike. But the term is manette and not poignée.
3 hrs
  -> It seems from the references, that there must be both twist grip and lever types?
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