Clean Up Your Bars With a DIY Internal Throttle

If you're obsessed with the clean, minimalist look of a custom chopper or a sleek bobber, tackling a diy internal throttle project is pretty much a rite of passage. There's just something about a set of handlebars with absolutely no visible cables that makes a bike look ten times more expensive and professional. It's the ultimate "less is more" move. But, let's be honest for a second—moving your throttle assembly inside the bars isn't exactly a walk in the park. It's one of those projects that can either go perfectly or leave you staring at a pile of scrap metal and a frayed cable, wondering where it all went wrong. ...

February 18, 2026 · 6 min · Raffi Hindsley