Throttle position

[eltrain1984]

I'm looking for some information on the postion of the throttle. I'm not mechanically inclined, so I didn't know if repositioning it is possible.

I injured a ligament in my thumb several years back and after a short amount of riding my thumb kills me. I have to stop just to let it rest. Is there a way to twist the throttle so that it's on the backside of the handlebar and I can pull it with my fingers instead of pushing with my thumb?

 

[dumbass]

That's an interesting concept... a buddy and I were talking about it awhile ago. The idea we had come up with was to use a throttle lever off of a jet-ski or seadoo, they're all ready reversed like you're talking about. Never did try it but thought it might be more comfortable...

 

[MtnLiteMartin]

Or you could try using one of those left hand throttles...on the right... or the left...
If you put the lever in the front, you might have an issue....if you get pushed back, you will apply full power, which will push you further back...you get the picture...could be deadly....
A thought....

Thats what I was gonna point!!

 

[no4smoke]

what about going with a twist throttle?

 

[no4smoke]

Yes, something to be very aware of, just throwing it out there. Some of the options out there all seem to have drawbacks or are downright dangerous.

 

[phazerfly]

One of the best options are to install a left hand throttle from Powermadd or a company like that. My buddy severed the tendonds in his third and fourth fingers and didn't want to quit riding while he was injured. We installed the left hand throttle and he was riding within 4 days of the injury. The work good.

 

[BV1]

^^

I agree, interested in doing this just so I can turn as good left as I can right lol.

-Steve

 

[rfabro]

With trigger throttle, just use index finger and you won't get stuck on it. Im thinking of flipping my throttle over too- just waiting on new hand guard mounts to put a brake side mount on throttle side. Also a tether kill switch and just disconnect stocker. This with left throttle, pivoting 2" risers, 90' hooks, and wider/taller bars= sweet.

 

[rfabro]

what about going with a twist throttle?

Coming from dirt bikes, i really wanted twist throttle at first. After riding a bit, i began to think
twisty would suck sidehilling and that must be why sleds have thumbies.

 

[gabe7924]

There are definately reasons that sleds don't have twist throttles. Sidehilling is one of them. I am sure if a twist would work, you would see them on sleds. It's not like we are the first people to think of it. Snobunje makes a good left hand throttle that fits the Phazer easily. Runs about 120.00

 

[ptrudel]

one thing to remember about flipping the stock throttle, your emergency kill switch will be on the underside...just so you know...

 

[rfabro]

That's what the tether is for. Just disconnect stocker and then have no wires going to throttle.

 

[ptrudel]

^yeah true

 

[Pat M]

I have been throwing around the idea of converting from thumb to pull trigger like they have on pwc's. There really isn't any reason why it wouldn't work. Sure it will take a little getting used to unless you ride pwc's then there isn't any getting used to. Are are the true down falls of using a finger throttle rather than a thumb throttle? With a finger you need to make sure that when you give it full throttle then you will want to make sure you hold on but aren't you doing that by using a thumb throttle? With a thumb throttle if you hit a big bump or loose your balance you run the risk of falling into the thumb throttle and the sled accelerates out of control. This is a severe risk where as with a finger actuated throttle there is nothing to fall against. With a thumb throttle you get fatigue on that joint but as where with a finger throttle there is no fatigue since you are now using either 1 if not 2 fingers to control the throttle.

I know some will say that it won't work or come up with excuses but like I said if you have ridden pwc's and are use to the action then I don't see a problem with it. I have been riding for about 20 years and raced for 4 years. Did both closed course and endurance and never had a problem. Now to just adapt the Nytro and Phazer throttles over and I am sure my riding will be a little bit more enjoyable. Nothing like riding with a sore thumb on a 200 mile trip.

 

[eltrain1984]

Pat M,
That's exactly what I'm talking about . I have a Waverunner and I can ride all day w/o fatigue. I feel that I'm just as likely to accidentally push a thumb throttle forward as the sled is slowing down and my body is moving forward towards the throttle, as I am to pull the throttle when it's in the back position. I think it's something I'll need to explore a little further.

Thanks for all of the suggestions.