Why do ATVs have thumb throttles and twist throttles?
Because after all, this usually boils down to the riders personal preference. The major complaint riders have against the thumb throttle is fatigue, especially when riding for extended periods of time. Riders generally experience less fatigue with a twist throttle.
Why do I need a finger throttle on my dirt bike?
Finger throttle Installing a finger throttle is fairly common on dirt bikes and supermoto bikes. They give the rider an option for applying throttle in different driving situations and is especially ideal for stunt riders.
What happens when you give the throttle too much?
This classic rookie mistake can happen if you give too much throttle on a twistie and you start sliding back on your bike or ATV. This makes your hand pull the throttle so that you accelerate even more, and you lose all control of the vehicle. Although this makes many fun youtube videos, it can also result in severe injury.
How does the idle mixture screw adjustment work?
It has very little or no effect on off idle and larger throttle openings. There are several elements to any carburetor important in achieving this and these are the throttle slide and its cutaway angle, the throttle needle that is held into the throttle slide by a circlip, the slow or Pilot jets and then the main jet.
What was the first ATV with thumb throttles?
The iconic 3-wheeled vehicle from 1970 was named the «Honda US90», and it was the worlds first all-terrain vehicle by today’s ANSI definition of an ATV. The snowmobiles at the time had already been fitted with thumb throttles and was an inspiration to the designers. This design has been the norm for stock ATVs ever since.
When do you use a twist throttle on an ATV?
Riders generally experience less fatigue with a twist throttle. In driving situations where the surface is smoother and the turns are more predictable, like in casual trail riding, street riding, and dune riding, for an experienced rider it may be the preferred option.
Finger throttle Installing a finger throttle is fairly common on dirt bikes and supermoto bikes. They give the rider an option for applying throttle in different driving situations and is especially ideal for stunt riders.
This classic rookie mistake can happen if you give too much throttle on a twistie and you start sliding back on your bike or ATV. This makes your hand pull the throttle so that you accelerate even more, and you lose all control of the vehicle. Although this makes many fun youtube videos, it can also result in severe injury.