Whats the best thumb throttle set up?

[inv3ctiv3]

What are you guys running and how do you like it? Stock, Terry Cable, Motion Pro Cables, TRX90 arm, etc. I love thumb throttle but mine is starting to wear on my thumb so I am wondering if I need to lube the cable or if I should look into a longer arm or a new throttle.

[trailrider894]

Originally posted by inv3ctiv3
What are you guys running and how do you like it? Stock, Terry Cable, Motion Pro Cables, TRX90 arm, etc. I love thumb throttle but mine is starting to wear on my thumb so I am wondering if I need to lube the cable or if I should look into a longer arm or a new throttle.

Motion Pro Makes a clutch cable for the 400ex that is too long.

[3400ben]

Trx 90 lever and stock cable work good for me.

[CJM]

Whats the size difference of the 90 lever vs the stocker?

[3400ben]

Originally posted by CJM
Whats the size difference of the 90 lever vs the stocker?


90 lever is about 3/8 longer. Better leverage

[CJM]

Thanks.

[jcs003]

trx250r thumb throttle. it has a different stlye linkage than the 400ex and makes for a good feel.

[inv3ctiv3]

I just want a "lighter" thumb throttle, one that doesn't take such a toll on my hand during long rides.

[Thumpin440ex]

Hmm I like my stock lever, along with the 450 carb. I guess I have meaty thumbs.. LOL


John

[slightlybent47]

Rotate the throttle downward a bit, you may have it set to high.

[trailrider894]

Originally posted by Thumpin440ex
Hmm I like my stock lever, along with the 450 carb. I guess I have meaty thumbs.. LOL


John

I agree... I still don't understand how i is hard for people. I have ridden all day and never had a problem. I am scrawny at 6'0 and 140lb. lol

[CJM]

Originally posted by trailrider894
I agree... I still don't understand how i is hard for people. I have ridden all day and never had a problem. I am scrawny at 6'0 and 140lb. lol

If you tried my throttle vs a few others in my local riding group you would be shocked-it has much resistance the any other I have tried.

[Thumpin440ex]

Originally posted by CJM
If you tried my throttle vs a few others in my local riding group you would be shocked-it has much resistance the any other I have tried.

What carb and throttle you using??


John..

[CJM]

Originally posted by Thumpin440ex
What carb and throttle you using??


John..

Stock all around. I dont understand why its so tough to push it but it is. I thought the cable might be it, might replace sooner than later just to see.

[mlabarca240]

I actually have a motion pro cable on mine and have had no problems. Best bet is to replace the cable. There is an inner nylon lining on the cables and when they get old and dried out they gunk up on the inside and get tough to pull. More often they rust from the inside out. Start with a cable and lube all your linkages. I use white lithium grease in an aerosol can for inside the throttle controls up top.

[-TheDude-]

Originally posted by trailrider894
I agree... I still don't understand how i is hard for people. I have ridden all day and never had a problem. I am scrawny at 6'0 and 140lb. lol
Have you ever raced a two hour harescramble? I too can ride all day with no pain at all but a 2 hour race is a dif story

[trailrider894]

Originally posted by -TheDude-
Have you ever raced a two hour harescramble? I too can ride all day with no pain at all but a 2 hour race is a dif story

Actually yes i have... never had a problem but it might just be me. I am been riding my EX for years everyday so i might just be used to it. I race MX for heavens sake, how hard the thumb throttle is to push is the least of my worries. lol