I wasnt sure where to put this post, but since I have a Yamaha, I ended up here. Ive ridden mostly dirtbikes till now. This is my first quad (yfz450). Riding out at Gorman this past weekend for the first time I noticed my thumb getting really sore and tired holding on the throttle lever. Im a pretty stong fella, I work out and Im in good shape. My mind and body are saying "go, go, go faster man!!" My thumb is saying "Whaaa.... give me a break". [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Should I get a twist grip throttle or is there something else? Advice Please.


Plad

 

u can get twist throttle, but ur thumb will adapt soon, just wait a while. its like working out, each time u can lift more and more, u just gotta train ur thumb a little.

 

There's all kinds of different thumb throttles that claim to be easier on your thumb, If you prefer twist, go get a twist, I'm a life long thumber and the your thumb and wrists toughen up over time.

 

my thumb hurts like a b!tch too sometimes

 

LMAO. If you think your thumb hurts now, go ride a banshee or 250R.

 

Just work up to it. you'll like it once your thumb gets used to it![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

There are billet throttles available from Terry Cable, and HPD. Both work very smoothly, and do a nice job at reducing thumb fatigue.

 

cascade innovations also makes a very nice extended throttle that is easy on the thumb. I met a guy with a 450 who had it and it sure was a lot easier then stock.

 

My aunt put an extender on her rancher thumb throttle. She hit it a few times working around the ranch and it almost wrecked her and the atv 3 times in one day. She had it off that night.

 

I learned on dirt bikes too.

I put a twist throttle on my blaster after the first time I rode it.

I love the twist throttle, I would never go back!

I would try the twist throttle for awhile and if you like thumb better just switch back. your thumb will adjust after awhile.