Thumb Throttle

[Deedeelin1]

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[trevorakm1]

I converted to a thumb throttle and changed out to a BMX bike brake lever and have been happy ever since. thumb throttle was fine on my 4 wheeler but fatiguing on the 6x6.

[Noel Woods]

My Super Swamp Fox diesel has a converted clutch handle made into a throttle. It works remarkably well.

[newargoowner]

I bought one and put it on my 87 I/c 8x8. My thumb does get fatgued quickly
It has the kohler m18 motor.

[john swenson]

hey deedee, sounds like the bicycle brake style lever would work good for you. i remember talking about it with you at busco. give it a try and let us know. my best to you guys. johnboy va.

[Deedeelin1]

Thank You

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[liflod]

I had a thumb throttle on my Conquest when I bought it. It was difficult to use when bouncing around and my thumb was numb after an hour or so of driving. I switched back to the twist throttle. I have the throttle and cable if your interested in buying it. I believe it is a Moose brand.

[Deedeelin1]

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[liflod]

http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/data/503/MVC-015F.JPG

https://www.denniskirk.com/moose/thumb-throttle.p571743.prd/571743.sku

This was the setup on my Conquest.

[Deedeelin1]

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[ARGOJIM]

Just a thought, check out Mike's build of his Avenger as he is going to try a combination thumb/twist unit on his.
Years ago I had a Tecumseh machine with a sled throttle on it similar to what Max uses, you did not use the thumb but the index or index/middle fingers giving you traditional three finger grip of bars using whole forearm muscle for throttle control.

[trevorakm1]

I tried a device similar to that and no help still fatiguing. the advantage is like argo Jim just mentioned, two fingers to pull throttle and two to grip bar. I used the stock throttle cable. The brake handle also allows you to drill into the brake handle so you can pin the throttle open for optimum tire speed in water or open throttle for when stuck in muck and need two hands to rock the machine by the roll bars. Once unstuck and before really going I can just pull the pin throttle closes and I can then resume throttle control to drive out and on. If you look at a brake handle on a bike there is part of it that is not exposed while brake not used, covered in the motionless portion of the brake lever. When brake pulled it gets exposed and that is where I drilled the hole for pinning the throttle. The pin prevents the lever from returning to the resting position. I am sending pics to Dee tomorrow and maybe he will post, I find this site very awkward to post photos.

[Deedeelin1]

6x6 world Book for Dummies

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[Mike]

Just a thought, check out Mike's build of his Avenger as he is going to try a combination thumb/twist unit on his.

I'm using the same Moose Racing throttle that Liflod posted a photo of.

I am sending pics to Dee tomorrow and maybe he will post, I find this site very awkward to post photos.

I to have problems with the site. I asked my wife to help me, she tried and gave up. My boy will be over sometime soon and I will ask him to walk me threw it. I know it must be something we are missing, too many of you know what you are doing. I alway buy the Book For Dummies on most anything I do, MIKE I will buy your book if you write one for us.

No need for a book, this thread will tell you step by step how to get photos on the site: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/6x6-w...-pictures.html

[liflod]

Mine doesn't have the twist option, just thumb.