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problem with thimb stayin on throttle?
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Posted by: crashinmatt

i keep havin a problem with my thumb stayin on the thumb throttle when i race. i hit a bump, and my thumb slips off the throttle. last weekend i had one wreck and a couple close calls cuz of this. i end up comin short and nose divin in the face of landins. has anyone else ever have this problem? if so what did u do? oh yeah, i used to ride and race with a twist throttle, and well think i may have to go back to it, but i would really like to stick with the thumb.

Posted by: LTandRaptorider

James Lucky, Dennis Kirk, and probably many other distributors sell a thumb throttle extender. It clamps on to your existing thumb throttle. I haven't tried one yet, but I'm thinking of getting one. I can't think of who the manufacturer is; but they make a complete thumb throttle assembly with a longer thumb lever for honda quads. jlatvproducts.com-James Lucky.

Posted by: stocktires

maybe new gloves?
Somehow you need to make your thumb stock more, mine does this rarely.
you could put adhesive promoter on you throttle (just a thought), or get a new rubber boot if yours is worn

Posted by: Rip_Tear

I'd suggest getting some rubber on the thumb of your glove, even something like cocking(sp) would work

good luck!

Posted by: dirtriderex

You need a extender or a stonger grip, becase if all your fingers are planted on the handle bar besides your thumb, your thumb really can't move much. just

Posted by: crashinmatt

thanks for the responses so far. a buddy of mine told me to turn my housin so that the lever is angled up more. think this would work also?

Posted by: dirtriderex

Yeah that would help alot, I had the same problem when I crashed and it turned out the thumb throttle was just bent.

Posted by: Meek

quote:
Originally posted by crashinmatt
thanks for the responses so far. a buddy of mine told me to turn my housin so that the lever is angled up more. think this would work also?

I know a lot of people that have done that for XC racing.

Posted by: batgeek

yes! turn the housing...thumb throttle extenders can be scary. there is more area for your thumb/wrist to push down on if things get hairy which will mash your throttle. that isn't good.

Posted by: 310Rduner

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Originally posted by batgeek
yes! turn the housing...thumb throttle extenders can be scary. there is more area for your thumb/wrist to push down on if things get hairy which will mash your throttle. that isn't good.

I am against the throttle extenders for the same reason. Everytime i hop on my mom's 300 while she is riding my R i keep hitting it with my palm. Also the extender is so awkward that I keep hitting my knuckles with it when I bring it to half throttle or more.

I would deffinately turn your throttle housing. I have ALL my levers set slightly down because i am standing up most of the time. When i stand up i have my knuckles turned down slightly for a better grip on the bars, and if i dont adjust them it is less than comfortable because of the angle it puts my wrist when trying to grab the controls.

Posted by: Bean

change the angle of your throttle, i have all my levers pointed downward, and the thumb up, so when i stand up, it feels just perfect, btw i personally dont run a rubber boot on my throttle, i didnt like them

Posted by: JabberJaw

Drive a nail thru your thumb and throttle and bend it over just before the race!

Posted by: LTandRaptorider

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Originally posted by JabberJaw
Drive a nail thru your thumb and throttle and bend it over just before the race!

Gives a whole new meaning to telling someone to nail it!!

Posted by: joedirt

KRAZY GLUE

Posted by: dirtmomma

Yeah I go w/ turning your throttle lever up also thats what I have to do, my son got soooo sick of me adjusting the throttle on the blaster when we both raced that LOL but now he has a twist. I thought about a twist but I feel in better control w/ a thumb. Good luck!!!

Posted by: d34motoracer

little trick i did...theres a black tab on the body of the throttle its self..right after the grip ends...cut that black piece off..in return slide it more towards your grip ...it will give you about another 3/4 of an inch towards your hand...joe

Posted by: JabberJaw

You could also put a booger on your thumb!

Posted by: RIDER11X

Does your thumd slide under the throttle, or off the tip of the throttle?:confused2

Posted by: LTandRaptorider

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Originally posted by RIDER11X
Does your thumd slide under the throttle, or off the tip of the throttle?:confused2

I usually slide it over the tip, then under it... Oh, wrong site...

Posted by: LTandRaptorider

quote:
Originally posted by JabberJaw
You could also put a booger on your thumb!

That's snot nice!!

Posted by: capecod400ex

twist throtel?

Posted by: Smokey

We wrap the thumb throttle with some cloth sports tape for alot of XC's . It lets you get better grip , we even put a littile on the levers if its going to be real muddy . You can pick the stuff up at any sports shop for like $2 , just make sure it is the cloth type . As for whats best twist or thumb ...everyone likes something differant and you have to find what works best for you and give you the best control and thats what its all about

Posted by: Chanman420q

mine is tilted up a little bit and i still slip off sometimes when hitting jumps. if i tilt it any higher ill be pushing down and not forward

Posted by: dirtmomma

WEll after my riding this weekend on some pretty bumpy trails I had a hella time w/ my throttle

I'm trying to decide if I should put a twist on but then again I don't want to yank on the throttle when I land a jump or go over whoops!! Guess I just need to work out more

I'M A SISSY!!! I ADMIT IT!!!! LOL