Why is the thumb throttle too stiff for the Banshee -- How to make it less stiff?

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Mar 12, 2005 | 10:46 PM

ehlitdew

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Why is the thumb throttle too stiff for the Banshee -- How to make it less stiff?

Why is the thumb throttle too stiff for the Banshee -- How to make it less stiff?

Is there an after market thumb throttle for the shee.

Please, do not suggest a twister.

Thanks indeed.

Mar 12, 2005 | 11:02 PM

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Why is the thumb throttle too stiff for the Banshee -- How to make it less stiff?

its stiff because it has to operate two carbs. sry i was going to suggest a twist throttle.

Mar 12, 2005 | 11:21 PM

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Why is the thumb throttle too stiff for the Banshee -- How to make it less stiff?

stop putting Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word in the gas. haha. just kidding. "poopy" is right, it has two carbs to run.

Mar 12, 2005 | 11:23 PM

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Why is the thumb throttle too stiff for the Banshee -- How to make it less stiff?

Yamaha should do something about it, many complain about it.

Mar 13, 2005 | 01:56 AM

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You can put an extender, but this is an outside solution, I want a solution from the inside.

Mar 13, 2005 | 02:17 AM

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Originally posted by: alwaysride
stop putting Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word in the gas. haha. just kidding. "poopy" is right, it has two carbs to run.

Ever try a raptor throttle? They run dual 33mm carbs and the thumb throttle is noticeably easier to use. Perhaps it has something to do with carb design...