Thumb throttle question

Paul2 · 08-21-2018, 06:17 AM

SO, on the 250 Bulls they use a thumb throttle, the issue is my sons and now g-friend are saying its hard to ride long distances with that type of throttle as it gets tough to hold for very long..I kinda experienced the same after a few hours, but not so much.

Anyone change one out to something else, or just suck it up, which is a fine solutions well.

Mudflap · 08-21-2018, 09:08 AM

I put standard twist grip motorcycle throttles on my ATVs. Feels more natural to me after riding motorcycles for 50+ years.

Weldangrind · 08-21-2018, 11:23 AM

I prefer a thumb throttle on an ATV, since you're actually turning the bars (as compared to a motorcycle). I use a thumb extender, like this one: https://www.kolpin.com/throttle-master
Sometimes you can find them at Walmart in the ATV section. They allow you to use more of your thumb or even part of your palm to work the throttle on long rides.

VirtualWheeler · 08-21-2018, 11:44 AM

I have a thumb throttle on the wife's Polaris, she likes it.

My 7 and 9 yo daughters are complaining of sore thumb issues, too, but an reluctant to give them one, as they do decrease the effort involved in using the throttle, therefore it's actually harder to maintain a consistent speed, and it's easier to accidentally hit the throttle when you didn't mean to, so might not be great for younger kids just learning throttle control.

Bruces · 08-21-2018, 01:04 PM

There is a little plastic thing available that works the thumb throttle with a twist grip .Its basically a piece of plastic pipe that slips over the grip ,that has a lever that works the thumb throttle .I don’t remember what it is called but you should be able to google it .

Bruces · 08-21-2018, 01:06 PM

It’s called a Handy Throttle

david3921 · 08-21-2018, 08:22 PM

2LZ installed one
http://chinariders.net/showthread.ph...ighlight=Handy

08-21-2018, 06:17 AM	#1
Paul2 Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 81	Thumb throttle question SO, on the 250 Bulls they use a thumb throttle, the issue is my sons and now g-friend are saying its hard to ride long distances with that type of throttle as it gets tough to hold for very long..I kinda experienced the same after a few hours, but not so much. Anyone change one out to something else, or just suck it up, which is a fine solutions well.
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08-21-2018, 11:23 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I prefer a thumb throttle on an ATV, since you're actually turning the bars (as compared to a motorcycle). I use a thumb extender, like this one: https://www.kolpin.com/throttle-master Sometimes you can find them at Walmart in the ATV section. They allow you to use more of your thumb or even part of your palm to work the throttle on long rides. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-21-2018, 08:22 PM	#7
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,031	2LZ installed one http://chinariders.net/showthread.ph...ighlight=Handy __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1984 Honda Magna V65 2016 Rhino 250 2016 Tao Tao 125D
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08-21-2018, 09:08 AM	#2
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,874	I put standard twist grip motorcycle throttles on my ATVs. Feels more natural to me after riding motorcycles for 50+ years.
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08-21-2018, 11:44 AM	#4
VirtualWheeler Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 14	I have a thumb throttle on the wife's Polaris, she likes it. My 7 and 9 yo daughters are complaining of sore thumb issues, too, but an reluctant to give them one, as they do decrease the effort involved in using the throttle, therefore it's actually harder to maintain a consistent speed, and it's easier to accidentally hit the throttle when you didn't mean to, so might not be great for younger kids just learning throttle control.
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08-21-2018, 01:04 PM	#5
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,581	There is a little plastic thing available that works the thumb throttle with a twist grip .Its basically a piece of plastic pipe that slips over the grip ,that has a lever that works the thumb throttle .I don’t remember what it is called but you should be able to google it .
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08-21-2018, 01:06 PM	#6
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,581	It’s called a Handy Throttle
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