burst43 Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 OK. I rode in my first AMA race over the weekend. I got my ass kicked :baseball_w00t: The track we were riding was top level and about 1.5 miles long, 110 Ft table top and a brutal step-up step-down section. By the 3rd out of 4 laps, my thumb and right forearm hurst so bad, I could barely push the throttle in. I am wondering if my throttle is stiff? It feels normal to me, but I have been riding my quad for the last six months, so maybe I am just adapted to it. I am thinking of switching to a twist. I also have a CR125R, so I know about the twist throttles and all the things (Good and Bad) that go along with them. I would like to hear from the racers out there. It is a whole new level when the gate drops vs. riding on your buddy's track or in the woods. Is it me or the thumb throttle? :shoothead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellison445 Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Take 2 asprin before your races, they will thin your blood and reduce arm pump :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burst43 Posted July 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Take 2 asprin before your races, they will thin your blood and reduce arm pump :beer: Thanks! Never ever considered that. Thanks again. Are you riding a thumb or a twist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwgn Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 If your gonna race get a twist!! end of story!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawarriorman Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 If you're already used to a twist, get one. Can't hurt to try, and if you don't like it, throw it on ebay. Personally the reason I don't like them, is you tend to hold on to a quad at the bars more than a bike. A bike you grip with your legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellison445 Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 I use a thumb throttle, twist will kill you out there. To control a quad you need to use the bars, thats why they come with thumb throttle. Bikes you use your legs more! Thanks! Never ever considered that. Thanks again. Are you riding a thumb or a twist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock_fuzzy_69 Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 the popular mod believe it or not is a honda thumb throttle on a yamaha machine somebody did a write up on this comparing the differences in pull weight it took to pull the throttle wide open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animalman294 Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Where is the article.............? After a day at the dunes my thumb starts to get used to it so its not so bad. The other thing that I try is putting the tip of the thumb lever deeper into my thumb down by the base. That way I don't need a lot of pressure to push it.............. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmcbanshee Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 I use a thumb throttle, twist will kill you out there. To control a quad you need to use the bars, thats why they come with thumb throttle. Bikes you use your legs more! Yes if you race use a thumb throttle for sure..Last year in supermotard race after couple of laps my thumb and wrist make a lot of pain and the only solution I found are practised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIM_Whiteboy4life Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 (edited) after riding all day with the thumb throttle i tend to twitch my clutch hand, left foot, and thumb (reflexes lol) during sleep :shrug: :shoothead: eat a facking banana it works great for that shit after riding for hours Edited July 12, 2006 by LIM_Whiteboy4life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 you can pull the springs out the carbs and take a bench grinder adn lightly grind the outer edge and i twill weaken the spring so it doesnt hurt so much. takes a bit just remove a little at a time and what not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 you can pull the springs out the carbs and take a bench grinder adn lightly grind the outer edge and i twill weaken the spring so it doesnt hurt so much. takes a bit just remove a little at a time and what not. Hell, I cut 3 or 4 coils off of my springs before it was soft enough that it wouldn't hurt my thumb. Been working great for 2 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducman Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Dude you should try to push my thumb throttle with two 34 Mikuni FS's. I cut 4 coils off the springs and it will still make you cry after 5 minutes. My friend laughed when I had him push my thumb throttle. You can get used to it if you ride often enough. My twist was nice for saving the thumb but is was also harder on the wrist and I think I can controll the throttle better with the thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Hell, I cut 3 or 4 coils off of my springs before it was soft enough that it wouldn't hurt my thumb. Been working great for 2 years... works on some carbs , and some the springs are not long enough and wont shut completely every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952 Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Cascade sells an aftermarket Billet thumb throttle that is longer than the stock one and uses a bearing to replace the stock bushing. Easier to push and it's long enough to push with the heel of your hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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