Thumb throttle

Z-Rider · 04-26-2021, 06:45 AM

Anyone converted a Hawk from a twisty to a thumb throttle? Arthritis in my hands and right wrist makes longer rides on the Hawk unenjoyable. Thumb style on an atv doesn’t bother me.

Wondering if anyone has converted one successfully and if so what kit did you use?

Thanks in advance for any assistance

TxTaoRider · 04-26-2021, 07:29 AM

I dont know specifically for this conversion, but on the polaris sport quads the honda trx90 thumb throttle was a popular conversion and the parts on ebay were cheap. You might look at those.

Falkon45 · 04-26-2021, 07:32 AM

Hmm... I'm not sure if that's a good idea on a bike. Off road might not be a problem, but on the street could be a different matter altogether. But, I am thinking of things as a sport bike rider, and not just commuting.

There's that cramp buster part that clips onto the throttle. Try giving that a shot before converting to thumb throttle.

XLsior · 04-26-2021, 07:53 AM

Something like this might help,
I have tendon damage in my throttle wrist so thought I'd try 1 of these throttle assist accessories. i found mine cheaper on Ali express but just amazon to show the product.

https://www.amazon.com/N_A-Universal.../dp/B08DNP1WW7

Z-Rider · 04-26-2021, 08:25 AM

I was looking and these seem pretty popular

Fuerdi 7/8'' 22mm Thumb Throttle Cable Accelerator Control Assembly for TaoTao ATV Quad Go Kart Pit Bike https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXNPCGS...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Z-Rider · 04-26-2021, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falkon45

Hmm... I'm not sure if that's a good idea on a bike. Off road might not be a problem, but on the street could be a different matter altogether. But, I am thinking of things as a sport bike rider, and not just commuting.

There's that cramp buster part that clips onto the throttle. Try giving that a shot before converting to thumb throttle.

Why would it be an issue on the street vs off-road?

Hunnicutt · 04-26-2021, 12:49 PM

I have mild carpal tunnel in my right arm. I picked up a Cramp Buster for my TT250. So far it has provided over 300 miles of pain free riding. I like it so much that I'm thinking about installing one on my wife's TT250. :-)

04-26-2021, 06:45 AM	#1
Z-Rider Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 16	Thumb throttle Anyone converted a Hawk from a twisty to a thumb throttle? Arthritis in my hands and right wrist makes longer rides on the Hawk unenjoyable. Thumb style on an atv doesn’t bother me. Wondering if anyone has converted one successfully and if so what kit did you use? Thanks in advance for any assistance
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04-26-2021, 07:29 AM	#2
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	I dont know specifically for this conversion, but on the polaris sport quads the honda trx90 thumb throttle was a popular conversion and the parts on ebay were cheap. You might look at those. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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04-26-2021, 12:49 PM	#7
Hunnicutt Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Central Florida Posts: 103	I have mild carpal tunnel in my right arm. I picked up a Cramp Buster for my TT250. So far it has provided over 300 miles of pain free riding. I like it so much that I'm thinking about installing one on my wife's TT250. :-) __________________ ___________________________________ 2021 CSC TT250 - Silver (Mine) "Buzz" 2021 CSC TT250 - White (Wife's) "Seymour" 2021 CSC TT250 - White (Daughter's) "Gemini"
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04-26-2021, 07:32 AM	#3
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	Hmm... I'm not sure if that's a good idea on a bike. Off road might not be a problem, but on the street could be a different matter altogether. But, I am thinking of things as a sport bike rider, and not just commuting. There's that cramp buster part that clips onto the throttle. Try giving that a shot before converting to thumb throttle.
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04-26-2021, 07:53 AM	#4
XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,290	Something like this might help, I have tendon damage in my throttle wrist so thought I'd try 1 of these throttle assist accessories. i found mine cheaper on Ali express but just amazon to show the product. https://www.amazon.com/N_A-Universal.../dp/B08DNP1WW7
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04-26-2021, 08:25 AM	#5
Z-Rider Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 16	I was looking and these seem pretty popular Fuerdi 7/8'' 22mm Thumb Throttle Cable Accelerator Control Assembly for TaoTao ATV Quad Go Kart Pit Bike https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXNPCGS...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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