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recker
50cc nipper
Joined: 09 Oct 2010
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 Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:13 pm Post subject: twist throttle vs thumb throttle |
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Hey guys
just wondering if anyone has moved from a thumb throttle to a twist throttle?
im getting really bad forearm pump and think a twist throttle will help this. can anyone help with this question?
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muzzgit
Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +
Joined: 01 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:10 am Post subject: |
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I asked the same question about 6 months ago. I bought a second hand dual gasser twist/thumb but they aren't that good.
Personally after all my enquiries I am resigned to a thumb throttle until I attempt some VERY LONG RIDES like a Gas Dash or Finke (yeah right!).
I Have tried a few mates quads with twist throttle and I find slow tight tracks to be very tricky, even downright dangerous. Thumb throttle allows for more controlled precise riding whereas twist is good for long fast open riding.
What helps heaps is to go to a gym equipment shop and buy some hand strengthening equipment. Also makes your handshake a lot stronger. 
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phil58
4fiddy Racer
Joined: 15 Dec 2009
Posts: 271
Location: sw vic
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| Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:44 am Post subject: |
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I`ve gone from a thumb to a twist and it`s one of the best mods i have done to my Honda.
I feel more confident with a twist throttle....
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phrozin
Blaster class
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Posts: 111
Location: earth
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| Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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| i use a duel gasser and i love it mostly use the twist but for hard trail riding i use the thumb as you can accelerate when you dont want to with a twist |
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scottyp
50cc nipper
Joined: 01 Aug 2009
Posts: 12
Location: lost in Tassie somewhere
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| Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: twist throttle vs thumb throttle |
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| recker wrote: | Hey guys
just wondering if anyone has moved from a thumb throttle to a twist throttle?
im getting really bad forearm pump and think a twist throttle will help this. can anyone help with this question?
Luke |
Yeah sometimes I think the twist would be the go, but having the thumb reminds me which machine I'm riding!!
Countersteering is VERY different on two wheels versus four 
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feralkid
The Day Starts With OZATV !
Joined: 29 Oct 2007
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Location: North Western Victoria
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| Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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A dual gasser would be good, twist just for cruising, trails, enduro ect and a thumb for mx speedway that sort of thing. I know though from riding my mates RMZ250 though its really hard to let go of a twist when things start to get a bit shakey where as on a thumb you can still hang onto the bars and just drop the throttle.
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Big Jb TRX450
Roostin Away
Joined: 10 Jun 2006
Posts: 939
Location: victoria
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| Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:53 am Post subject: |
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how much are these things your all talking about?
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stock8mate
Blaster class
Joined: 12 Aug 2010
Posts: 145
Location: here n there all over stocko!
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| Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:14 pm Post subject: twist throttle |
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| mate due to a bad hand break between my thumb and first finger ,Icant use thumb throttle any more so twist is the best .scott from ATV UNLIMITED has them for sale at a good price. cheers stock8mate |
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fossil800R
The Day Starts With OZATV !
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
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Location: Barkly, Victoria
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:11 am Post subject: |
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| Big Jb TRX450 wrote: | | how much are these things your all talking about? |
JB I have one of these sitting in the shed collecting dust. PM me your addy and I'll whack it in the post when I get chance.
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Big Jb TRX450
Roostin Away
Joined: 10 Jun 2006
Posts: 939
Location: victoria
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:55 am Post subject: |
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| fossil700R wrote: | | Big Jb TRX450 wrote: | | how much are these things your all talking about? |
JB I have one of these sitting in the shed collecting dust. PM me your addy and I'll whack it in the post when I get chance. |
PM sent...cheers boss 
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