thumb throttles
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thumb throttles
after a few laps of a longer race my thumb starts to lock up to the point that i cannot work the throttle anymore without wrapping my hand around the grip and grabbing it with my other fingers. does anyone have any tips how to get rid of this problem without putting on a twist throttle?
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thumb throttles
you could try a thumb saver, but the fact is you need to get a twist throttle and learn how to control it. It takes awhile to get used to, but for racing they are a must if you want to be serious. With a twist you can have better control of the bars due to grip, and it will reduce overall arm pump and fatuige.
It took me about 5 or 6 long rides to get used to it, then learning to control it and take advantage of the mechanics of the twist took a few more. I raced the last race on my wifes 350 and the thumb throttle killed me, it made my left arm very sore and put big blisters on that hand. I was compensating the loss of control with the right hand from using the thumb. It sounds ridiculus but unless you switch you will never know.
It took me about 5 or 6 long rides to get used to it, then learning to control it and take advantage of the mechanics of the twist took a few more. I raced the last race on my wifes 350 and the thumb throttle killed me, it made my left arm very sore and put big blisters on that hand. I was compensating the loss of control with the right hand from using the thumb. It sounds ridiculus but unless you switch you will never know.
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thumb throttles
i had a twist throttle on my last machine, a banshee, and i just couldnt get used to it. i spent more time riding the grab bar than anything. i guess i sould just suck it up. the problem has gotten better now that i made some adjustments. bye the way how do the l&a one ways work, are they worth it considering the stock one costs almost as much?
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thumb throttles
Originally posted by: heatseeker8
Really?..who knew?..Gust and Ballance both use thumb's...
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Originally posted by: motox26
I know you're kind of refusing to use a twist throttle, but it really is a "must" if you are seriously going to race.
I know you're kind of refusing to use a twist throttle, but it really is a "must" if you are seriously going to race.
Really?..who knew?..Gust and Ballance both use thumb's...
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I'm using a thumb with dual fcrs and a new carb throttle spring but I have two twist throttles on the wall in the garage.
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thumb throttles
Originally posted by: heatseeker8
Really?..who knew?..Gust and Ballance both use thumb's...
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Originally posted by: motox26
I know you're kind of refusing to use a twist throttle, but it really is a "must" if you are seriously going to race.
I know you're kind of refusing to use a twist throttle, but it really is a "must" if you are seriously going to race.
Really?..who knew?..Gust and Ballance both use thumb's...
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]