Switching hands on throttle... - SV650.org

13-05-12, 08:24 PM

...even if it is to ease seizing up of the hand...not recommended!

Leads to...wibble wobble wibble wobble wibble wobble wibble wobble...AAAARGH hand switch back, throttle still on, bike regains normality and BREATHE SILLY BEGGAR not doing THAT again!

13-05-12, 08:32 PM

I tried that once. It was a very cold 5am start on a trip to Cornwall and I was trying to get my frozen right hand a go inside the handlebar faring. That didn't work but the adrenalin rush sorted me out for a bit. That was Easter 1989 so testament to what a memorable oops it was

yorkie_chris · 13-05-12, 08:34 PM

Cue loads of "ah f*** fallen off" posts as everyone tries it

dizzyblonde · 13-05-12, 08:34 PM

You need to be renamed sillyburd.

And learn palm techniques.

13-05-12, 08:35 PM

LOL! This thread amuses me!

dizzyblonde · 13-05-12, 08:36 PM

One more thing....Just.......why?????,

You forgot to tell me this earlier!

13-05-12, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

You need to be renamed sillyburd.

And learn palm techniques.

<<< How's that for palm techniques?

13-05-12, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

One more thing....Just.......why?????,

You forgot to tell me this earlier!

Told Pete, you were too busy with your feet nice and close to the sink

rictus01 · 13-05-12, 09:36 PM

yeah not so easy, a more practical idea is a couple of elastic bands between the grip rubber and the plastic, adds just enough friction for a cruise control.

I've done a couple of left hand throttle conversions in the past, but have found a thumb throttle (like a quad) is easier for the left hand.

Cheers Mark.

yorkie_chris · 13-05-12, 09:44 PM

What I want is a housing like the old beemer bricks had with a thumbscrew threaded in there for cruise control.

However I daren't put one on any of my bikes because the weight would probably make them unable to stay on the sidestand...

13-05-12, 08:24 PM	#1
missyburd Guest Posts: n/a	Switching hands on throttle... ...even if it is to ease seizing up of the hand...not recommended! Leads to...wibble wobble wibble wobble wibble wobble wibble wobble...AAAARGH hand switch back, throttle still on, bike regains normality and BREATHE SILLY BEGGAR not doing THAT again! Last edited by missyburd; 13-05-12 at 08:26 PM.

13-05-12, 08:32 PM	#2
StewartR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Switching hands on throttle... I tried that once. It was a very cold 5am start on a trip to Cornwall and I was trying to get my frozen right hand a go inside the handlebar faring. That didn't work but the adrenalin rush sorted me out for a bit. That was Easter 1989 so testament to what a memorable oops it was

13-05-12, 08:34 PM	#3
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Switching hands on throttle... Cue loads of "ah f*** fallen off" posts as everyone tries it __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

13-05-12, 08:34 PM	#4
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Switching hands on throttle... You need to be renamed sillyburd. And learn palm techniques. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

13-05-12, 08:35 PM	#5
Milky Bar Kid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Switching hands on throttle... LOL! This thread amuses me!

13-05-12, 08:36 PM	#6
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Switching hands on throttle... One more thing....Just.......why?????, You forgot to tell me this earlier! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

13-05-12, 09:36 PM	#9
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Switching hands on throttle... yeah not so easy, a more practical idea is a couple of elastic bands between the grip rubber and the plastic, adds just enough friction for a cruise control. I've done a couple of left hand throttle conversions in the past, but have found a thumb throttle (like a quad) is easier for the left hand. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

13-05-12, 09:44 PM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Switching hands on throttle... What I want is a housing like the old beemer bricks had with a thumbscrew threaded in there for cruise control. However I daren't put one on any of my bikes because the weight would probably make them unable to stay on the sidestand... __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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