Sore finger and other question

[ColtonGG33]

Hey so I know this may sound stupid but when I'm riding my 3 wheeler my thumb hurts so bad idk why I was just always used to riding dirt bikes and the thumb throttle is just killing me lol, also my 225dx is pull start and almost everytime I go to pull it and it slips omg does that hurt even when I wear my gloves it slips so if you guys got any ideas for me please let me know

Thanks Colton

[CodyRosa]

My thumb throttle hurts mine after awhile to lol. It's normally from me standing up though because my hand goes to a weird position. My 200m motor slips when I pull every once in awhile.. hurts soooo bad lol

[dustrunner]

there is a device i believe called a thumb thing ? that goes on the throttle that extends it out so you palm will take the tension of your thumb... or consider a twist grip....

[jeswinehart]

I went to twist grip on my 85 Bigred for the same exact reason, thumb gets silly numb/hurt. Putting twist back on my Tecate and gotta look for twist on my Polaris trike.

john

[ColtonGG33]

Ok thank goodness in not the only I one, some of the 225dx's came with stock twist throttle so I'm gonna do some searching. I have a twist throttle for a 79 Honda twinstar will that work?? I have it off now, the only thing I don't really like messing with the carb

[jeswinehart]

there is a device i believe called a thumb thing ? that goes on the throttle that extends it out so you palm will take the tension of your thumb... or consider a twist grip....

I tried the extension thing, easy enough to install,,,, but,,, really did not solve the problem for me. If I used the palm of my had to control throttle it helped the thumb but throttle control was jerky and over all terrible experience.

[yaegerb]

It happens to me as well. I have been riding thumb for 15 years and my thumb starts getting sore after about 2 hours or so. Your thumb is probably weaker and not used to it yet. Give it time and it will get better and you strengthen that muscle.

[belly]

try rotating the thumb throttle a bit to where it feels more comfortable. should give you some relief. but, the best solution is to get a twist throttle. got rid of mine after the first ride and don't miss it one bit.

[ColtonGG33]

Ok I want to get a twist throttle for it but can you please tell me what kind to get, maybe post a link For me too
Thanks

[SGabe]

After working on my 200EL for a few days and using the pull start my hand has been hurting for about 2 weeks. It'll be fantastic once I can get the electric start working properly!

[Eazyrider111]

try motionpro.com They make cables, twist throttles, tools, etc. Great company I would recommend a metal throttle tube if they have an option for your bike. The plastic one are kind of a one crash and replace.

[Honda250RinNC]

honestly if you ride enough your thumb/hands will get stronger. get some of those spring hand exercise things they do help and will surprise you how strong your hands will get after a week or two, AND its a GREAT way of relieving stress (like a stress ball but with a purpose!)

[Worden18]

You can try changing the way your thumb is actually engaging the throttle for now. By this I mean rotate your hand/thumb a little bit so it's more vertical than horizontal when pressing the throttle. Uses different muscles and gives the sore ones relief. Mine was sore as hell when I first started riding a few months ago and now it has strenghtened up considerably.

As far as the pull start are you using the compression release? Also, I always gently pull the cord out slowly one or two times before letting 'er rip, haven't slipped since doing that.

[Dirtweed]

Colton

I might still have the twist throttle that I took off of my 225DX. Let me take a look tomorrow and see if I still have everything.


Darrin

[dustrunner]

i believe motion pro made twist kits for these... i bought 1 from evilbay last year...