YFZ Chick Posted February 8, 2007 Posted February 8, 2007 I have a YFZ 450 that I love, the only problem I have is the throttle, After 2 days of ride my thumb starts to hurt and when I want to ride I can't go all out, (maybe I'm a whimp) My question is what is everyone opinion on changing it over to a twist throttle. I grow up on a bike and do well with it, I'm just not sure about doing it on a quad. :dance: I know I can change the tension with the spring, Give me your input, what should I do? Quote
EY3BA11 Posted February 8, 2007 Posted February 8, 2007 Twist baby TWIST!!! I used to be intimidated by twist throttles on quads but now i love em. Quote
wsky70 Posted February 8, 2007 Posted February 8, 2007 I'd stick to the thumb, last twist on a quad with me didnt work out to well, hurt alot too. Boyson makes a softer push. You can also do the spring mod, which will lighten it up quit abit. Also the 400ex one will fit and is alot softer....SF Woody Quote
dunefreak Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 uhhhhh hu hu hu hu anyways... I have always only liked twist throttle since I started on a wheeler I have always been used to them. The thumb throttle has always bugged me too. As long as you have ridden one w/a twist before and liked it, you should be just fine. Some people are just too retarded to ride a bike with one though. :dance: Quote
wsky70 Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 Kinda like the picture posting thing, and slots with to many functions :dance: , just got used to the thumb I guess. I had no problems with a twist on the bike, just prefer to stay intact, I'm to old to be getting hurt again. But yes if your used to it, you shouldn't have any problems at all..SF Woody Quote
dunefreak Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 Kinda like the picture posting thing, and slots with to many functions , just got used to the thumb I guess. I had no problems with a twist on the bike, just prefer to stay intact, I'm to old to be getting hurt again. But yes if your used to it, you shouldn't have any problems at all..SF Woody Woody, I wasn't calling you retarded! Now am I am though, retard! :dance: Quote
high octane junkie Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 try a twist. for less than a hundred dollars altogether it couldn't hurt. you might actually like it, and all your friends are doing it so it must be cool. heh. Quote
wsky70 Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 Yeah, I know Pete, just throwing in some fun ....See ya out there Sat. Back on topic.... Quote
wingnut Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) You can also buy a clamp on thumb throttle extender first. It wont strain your some so much. I've seen lots of peeps run them. They all seem to like them. $20.00 at most shops Edited February 9, 2007 by wingnut Quote
YFZ Chick Posted February 9, 2007 Author Posted February 9, 2007 I really want to figure this out fast, been thinking about it for a while. Would love to have it done, whatever I decide to do, before P-Day. Quote
EY3BA11 Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 i dont usually get arm pump ( dont think im riding fast enough ) its all about breathing and relaxing and letting the blood flow. You get tensed up and start gripping like your gonna die the entire ride you will have some serious arm pump.. Relax a little Quote
GirlWithHorns Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 You can also buy a clamp on thumb throttle extender first. It wont strain your some so much. I've seen lots of peeps run them. They all seem to like them. $20.00 at most shops thats what i use im a wimp too. but the thumb assist helps. Quote
Richard Cheese Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) uhhhhh hu hu hu hu :whacky101: anyways... I have always only liked twist throttle since I started on a wheeler I have always been used to them. The thumb throttle has always bugged me too. As long as you have ridden one w/a twist before and liked it, you should be just fine.Some people are just not retarded enough to ride a bike with one though. :worthless_without_pics: :worthless_without_pics: that's what I thought you said :worthless_without_pics: Edited February 9, 2007 by RICHARDCHEESE Quote
Richard Cheese Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 You can also buy a clamp on thumb throttle extender first. It wont strain your some so much. I've seen lots of peeps run them. They all seem to like them. $20.00 at most shops or you can just do a lot of off season thumb exercises :whacky101: Quote
barefoot bob Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 extenders suck i have one on the banshee get a twist its the only way to go Quote
GirlWithHorns Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 extenders suck i have one on the banshee get a twist its the only way to go they dont suck . they work. Quote
offroadracer Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 for a bike twist. :mc_smiley: ...for a quad thumb Quote
YFZ Chick Posted February 10, 2007 Author Posted February 10, 2007 Alright something was brought to my attention, I'm not to worried about arm pump, but what about the death grip. :mc_smiley: Jumping, racing, going big, do you thing a twist would be a problem? Quote
metalalien Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 On a bike with no clutch like mine a twist is death. If the throttle sticks open I can't grab the clutch to stop. Quote
dman74 Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 go with the twist if your used to riding with one from before it will seem like an old friend and you will be happy Quote
dunefreak Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 As long as you have ridden one w/a twist before and liked it, you should be just fine.Some people are just not retarded enough to ride a bike with one though. I didn't say that. That hardly makes any sense. :mc_smiley: Quote
Grimace Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 (edited) That thumb extender helps and after a few days of riding you will build up the strength. I must admit. I like the thumb. I'm a wimp with the twist :ahhhhh: and ride like crap with it. I've had a lil 80 yam when I was 10. I just made my oldest Bro do a wheelie on it. Just a stock quad and buggy now. Edited February 10, 2007 by Grimace Quote
80grit Posted February 11, 2007 Posted February 11, 2007 I have a YFZ 450 that I love, the only problem I have is the throttle, After 2 days of ride my thumb starts to hurt and when I want to ride I can't go all out, (maybe I'm a whimp) My question is what is everyone opinion on changing it over to a twist throttle. I grow up on a bike and do well with it, I'm just not sure about doing it on a quad. I know I can change the tension with the spring, Give me your input, what should I do? Might want to try one of these for $20 and an hour of work. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/dirt-cheap-...bayphotohosting Quote
Foxysandchick Posted February 11, 2007 Posted February 11, 2007 My sister and her boyfriend complain about the thumb throttle on the yfz450 also, but on my z400 the throttle is so soft you don't even realize you are using it. They were saying something about trying to get a throttle like mine and switch it out . I have seen the throttle extensions and was curious about those, I was thinking about getting one for my sister so she can keep up with me not that I can go very fast or anything. I have never used a twist throttle before, but my thought is try the extender first. Quote
JoeDuner Posted February 11, 2007 Posted February 11, 2007 Combo Twist-Thumb Throttle Terry Cable is making this combo throttle system with both twist and thumb throttle at the same time. It is a very clean design sharing one cable for both. Quote
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