saud alzaabi Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 am really sick of this stock thumb throttle.. after some time of riding my thumb becomes numb. isn't there any solution to make that thumb lighter ? smoother ? easier ? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98_shee Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 You can buy an aftermarket throttle lever which is longer, or cut your springs in the carbs down a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05.Banshee.SE Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Open up the thumb throttle assembly and make sure everything is in good shape....make sure cables are lubed (and no binding)...make sure slides are okay too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001Stroker Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Just remember, if you get an aftermarket thumb throttle, you have to get rid of the TORS system, if you already haven't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 yah they are that way, but it should be smooth. get cable lube kit from fast and then look around for a longer lever, or a whole thumb or twist throttle. i think someone was parting with theirs on here somewhere- nothing wrong, just liked thumb better :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98_shee Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 I think fast is haveing a sell on the longer throttle levers, i have one on mine and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saud alzaabi Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 sweet. well I got rid of the T.O.R.S on my shee, so got ne Idea or how to DIY link on cutting the stock springs ? I will lube them for sure. but will cut them untill I can figure out a better Idea. I also heard that converting into a single huge carb will do great. just before doing naything I want to know what are the advantages and disadvantages on converting into a single carb. the shee is used mostley for dune trail riding and hill shooting. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98_shee Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 A single carb will give you more bottom end and they are easier to tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saud alzaabi Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 A single carb will give you more bottom end and they are easier to tune. Ok that sounds good to me buttom end is great for hill shooting. What about throttle response ? or is there any disadvantages on them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98_shee Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Throttle responce is great as long its tuned right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001Stroker Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Ok that sounds good to me buttom end is great for hill shooting. What about throttle response ? or is there any disadvantages on them ? If you're gona be hillshooting, you want dual carbs. You need to get those RPM's up when climbing. Peterlocal posted a thread on here, where he tested both setups on a dyno. I think he said that with the single carb, you gain like 1hp from 6000-6500, and you lose topend. Not worth it. Stay with the duals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 A single carb will give you more bottom end and they are easier to tune. A single carb will Kill your top end, but hay your thumb wont hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saud alzaabi Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 why dont u just buy a longer thumb throttle( billet one) from RMATV? .. also make sure your throttle isnt sticking ANYWHERE.. i was having a problem mine binding on itself somehow, i let someone else ride it.. i wanted to try it up some hills and the throttle was almost impossible to push and would slightly stick I don't really hillshoot those High sand hills but I just like to hillshoot sometimes. I heard that a longer thumb throttle just sticks out too far behind when going WOT, doesnt this disturb you ?> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumcrazy73dodge Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 I don't really hillshoot those High sand hills but I just like to hillshoot sometimes. I heard that a longer thumb throttle just sticks out too far behind when going WOT, doesnt this disturb you ?> I noticed a huge difference with a new cable on my warrior....It broke andI bought a new one....difference is like night and...lube just did not help the worn out sleeve inside the cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 well the ting about alonger lever is thatyou can get it comfortably closer to the ball of your thumb, which helps alot imo. when you stab wot, your thumb rolls to the end. it's akward to try that with the stock lever, cus you have to move your hand in and out. i'm a mechanic, so my thumb is already in shape from turning wrenches 12 hours a day, for 21 days in a row, but years ago, i used to just ride the ball of my thumb on my blaster :thumbsup: <--ha ha- "super thumb" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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