rptorman Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Was wondering what the pros and cons of a twist throttle are. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duninshee Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I love my twist throttle and I will never go back to the thumb. I just didn't like having a sore thumb after 15 minutes of riding. People don't like the twist throttle because when they go over the woops they can't hold the throttle still and they give it gas and almost lose control. But say good bye to your sore thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Hmmmm..... Sore thumb or trashed bike because you couldn't control it? Duh! Thumb Throttle is the only way to go. Twist throttle is for motocycles not quads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proquad101 Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Twist throttle is the only way to go for me. I have the magura 1/4 turn twist it's the shit!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenr74 Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I had a 1/4 twist and really liked it. After I got some porting done though I went back to a thumb. When you are hanging on for dear life it is hard to get off the gas with a twist throttle. Plus with a single carb and a new throttle cable I can hardly tell I'm pushing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellison445 Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I have a KX 125 and I love the twist throttle on there, I had one on my old shee once you start putting work into the bike it becomes uncontrollable with a twist throttle. If leave the shee stock with a twist its ok, but then again a stock shee is like a 21year old virgin, your chances of finding one are slim! I had a 1/4 twist and really liked it. After I got some porting done though I went back to a thumb. When you are hanging on for dear life it is hard to get off the gas with a twist throttle. Plus with a single carb and a new throttle cable I can hardly tell I'm pushing it. 329589[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nightmare Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I used to have a twist throttle on my 250R. I slipped a peg and ran over my foot( you know you all did it once), the harder I held on the more gas I was giving it. It pulled me off the bike. I completely ran over myself. Tire tread marks on my leg was enough for me, no more twist throttle here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGL Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I mount the thumb throttle perpendicular to the bars and use it like a twister so i can do both!... If youre used to bikes a twist is ok , if not keep a thumb . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee76179 Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 When you are hanging on for dear life it is hard to get off the gas with a twist throttle. 329589[/snapback] Yepper, twist throttle can get away from real quick.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotts96fast Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Ahh,The Twist throttle ...I was in the weeds a few times the first time out with the twist throttle.... ...After that I love it and will never go back to thumb throttle.Everyone is different!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICK BOY Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I love it and will never go back to thumb throttle.Everyone is different!! 329764[/snapback] I agree,but I do know a few people that get whiskey wrist when they use a twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee76179 Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I agree,but I do know a few people that get whiskey wrist when they use a twist. 329800[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rptorman Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Thanks for the input. I grew up on Dirt Bikes and have been riding quads for about 8 years now. I am pretty used to using both so I'm devided on switching or not. I had a twist on my Raptor, but it didn't have the peppiness my Banshee does. Ah shit, theres more important things to get first, after all my Banshee is still bone stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Thanks for the input. I grew up on Dirt Bikes and have been riding quads for about 8 years now. I am pretty used to using both so I'm devided on switching or not. I had a twist on my Raptor, but it didn't have the peppiness my Banshee does. Ah shit, theres more important things to get first, after all my Banshee is still bone stock. 329987[/snapback] yea but one of the first thigns toat is a godo mod after replacing the clutch pipes and airfiler is to get rid of the carb TORS. Even though I sitched the stock crbs eventualy and saved some cash, I would GLADLY take back my precious time jetting those bastards and pay the money for removing that crappy system. of course I hardly ever ride through a puddle let alone water. Broblem with twist on a quad is turing it will be easy to turn right sure, but think about what your wrist does when you turn left....yup...not really an issues on a dirtbike where you don't make sharp turns with the handlebars the same you you do on a quad. just my opinion, but some swear by twist so even with those problems it's all preference. Thumb Pump goes away after the first or second trip for the most part...and I have larger carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Keep your eyes open on the trade section. Usually you can find somebody trying to go back to a thumb throttle. I grew up on dirt bikes as well and have used twist on all my quads. I haven't had a near miss in the past 10 years. You learn how to keep your wrist straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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