This Sucks!

[toocheaptosmoke]

I was out in the garage working on a brake caliper, I put it in the vise and was turning the handle to hold it in place, it started getting snug when I hear this RIP and my freakin thumb bends back way more than it should. It started hurting like a mofo and swelling up, went to the emergency room, they gave me a splint and an appointment for a hand specialist tomorrow. I think I tore the muscle, hopefully it wasn't a tendon. Worst part is, it's my THROTTLE THUMB! :eek: I can barely move it now, still throbbing. Any body have this happen to them, an over extended thumb? You guys think I might have to a switch to a twist throttle? I hope not.

[Yamahauler]

Woa man, that sucks..Damn trikes are dangerous!

[toocheaptosmoke]

Woa man, that sucks..Damn trikes are dangerous!

It was a quad brake caliper!!! :lol:

[84honda200s]

that sux man. i hope u get better soon bud.

[85hondaatc125m]

You might be able to get a throttle like a skidoo has, it looks like a brake handle, but is shorter and works your throttle, many mountain sleds have them so you can stand up and ride, might help you a little. Get better soon!

[pickleweasel_00]

switch to a left hand throttle? :wondering

[fatcat]

twist throttle!!!lol

[3 weelin geezer]

:wondering Wait, something ripped and you noticed your thumb bent too far.....How did you get your thumb stuck in the vise/caliper? Were you measuring the holes in it or something? Pix?

[toocheaptosmoke]

thanks guys.


:wondering Wait, something ripped and you noticed your thumb bent too far.....How did you get your thumb stuck in the vise/caliper? Were you measuring the holes in it or something? Pix?

I was turning the handle, had my thumb on the end for leverage, when the vise was getting tight and I was really cranking it down hard the twisting force on my thumb was too much and she just let go.

[BigGreenMachine]

Damn dude thats not right! Sorry to say but its time for a twister so man up.

Oh and use your palm next time.

[RedRider_AK]

Use the same throttle I converted my sister's Kitty Cat to. It's a bicycle shorty brake lever mounted on the right side of the bars. You basically pull it in with 1 finger to give it gas.

[tbirdscott]

When I first got my 185 the throttle was on the left side and was operated with your index finger, was actually pretty comfortable position but I put it back the right way when I got a new throttle cable.

Best part is its free and reversable once you heal back up.


Scott


Scott

[toocheaptosmoke]

Doc says he thinks it's just torn muscle, not a tendon. That's good, should heal up in a couple weeks. :w00t: