Lefty throttle?

Justin · 11-25-2008, 04:59 PM

Is it worth getting a left handed throttle?
Any drawbacks?

00buck · 11-25-2008, 05:00 PM

I like mine....

sledneck48 · 11-25-2008, 05:05 PM

Havent heard any complaints about them and i enjoy riding with them
Make sure you leave the safety pin in when ur not using it. Guy i go sleddin with was pullin his 1000 out of the trailer at renshaw and the lefty hit the side of the door and held it wide open.

Spector · 11-25-2008, 05:14 PM

Safety of them is my concern. Seen frozen cables cause ghost riders. A buddy of mine drove his machine into the back of his durango when he grabbed what he thought was going to be a fist full of brake

sledbunnyracing · 11-25-2008, 05:40 PM

Here is a good current thread to go through. Lots of opinion on left throttles....great little video too.

Lefty Throttle **LINKY**

Originally Posted by Justin

Is it worth getting a left handed throttle?
Any drawbacks?

Summiteer · 11-25-2008, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Justin

Is it worth getting a left handed throttle?
Any drawbacks?

The guy that sold me my goldfinger told me if I learn how to ride I won't need a lefty throttle....

brew_doo · 11-25-2008, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Summiteer

The guy that sold me my goldfinger told me if I learn how to ride I won't need a lefty throttle....

HA HA HA!!!!! The red head always has an opinion.

Summiteer · 11-25-2008, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by brew_doo

HA HA HA!!!!! The red head always has an opinion.

Too True! GFY

ackid · 11-25-2008, 10:10 PM

love my left hand throttle now that im used to it! always put the safety pin in when loading. and check for sticking in the powder, when the sled is not running. good luck

mac900rmk · 11-25-2008, 10:19 PM

I had a lefty on my 02 edge. It worked pretty good for me.
I only had 2 incidents. The first one I thought I was going to hit the throttle and grabbed the brake. Flipped me straight over the bars

The 2nd one, my bar clamp was loose and when I jumped a small berm the bars slipped down and tightened the cable on the lefty to full throttle. I was lucky and had enough time to smack the kill switch.
I'd say if you use one, a tether would be a good investment.

My 900 sidehills pretty easy so I haven't needed it.

11-25-2008, 10:31 PM

have one and love it!but even if i didn't i would always have tether and have it attached to my jacket!ever seen a ghost rider?not good!see you on the hills!

Crowfoot · 11-25-2008, 10:44 PM

Rode Black Tusk one year. got stuck in a small dip, guy behind me grabbed for his brake and hit the left throttle. Lucky I was standing up, pinned me to the sled steering bars, to make maters worse his ski handle looped my bar and pinned me for 15min untill the rest of the group was able to lift the sled up and un-hook. Blackened both legs, lucky no spit pelvis or broken legs. I wont let a guy with left throttle ride behind me again. Guy paid for the damage to my sled but lost 4 weeks riding.

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sledneck48 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Barrhead, Alberta, Canada Posts: 81 Casino Cash: $103500 Thanks: 15 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Lefty throttle? Havent heard any complaints about them and i enjoy riding with them Make sure you leave the safety pin in when ur not using it. Guy i go sleddin with was pullin his 1000 out of the trailer at renshaw and the lefty hit the side of the door and held it wide open. __________________ 98 Rmk, 03 Liberty 800, 151 track, Simmons Flexi skis, drop and roll, extro's, SLP can, Cat Clutch, Lightweight hood, trailing arms, suspension, seat 06 LTR-450 Full Yoshi RS-5, Yoshi PIM, ITP rims, Holeshot fronts, Razr2 rears, renthal bars, AC nerfs &Grab bar, ProArmour swing arm skid and chain gaurd, hauler paddles 03 4Trax 350, 2500 Warn, Lift, Snorkel, Rubicons 99 Chevy 6.0L 2500

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Spector Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 9 Casino Cash: $77000 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post No Classified Ratings	Re: Lefty throttle? Safety of them is my concern. Seen frozen cables cause ghost riders. A buddy of mine drove his machine into the back of his durango when he grabbed what he thought was going to be a fist full of brake

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sledbunnyracing Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Posts: 11,283 Casino Cash: $5619960 Thanks: 502 Thanked 4,600 Times in 2,507 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Lefty throttle? Here is a good current thread to go through. Lots of opinion on left throttles....great little video too. Lefty Throttle LINKY Originally Posted by Justin Is it worth getting a left handed throttle? Any drawbacks? __________________ www.sledbunnyracing.com 05 Rev 800 01 RMK 800 Albert "LOST" Beck - Rest In Peace Member of Team Slim

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Summiteer Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Whitecourt, Ab Posts: 2,395 Casino Cash: $259560 Thanks: 147 Thanked 1,166 Times in 705 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Lefty throttle? Originally Posted by Justin Is it worth getting a left handed throttle? Any drawbacks? The guy that sold me my goldfinger told me if I learn how to ride I won't need a lefty throttle.... __________________ Regards, mitch '06 800 Summit '05 400 Outlander http://www.whitecourttrailblazers.ca

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brew_doo Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Whitecourt, Ab. Posts: 459 Casino Cash: $451149 Thanks: 202 Thanked 236 Times in 137 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Lefty throttle? Originally Posted by Summiteer The guy that sold me my goldfinger told me if I learn how to ride I won't need a lefty throttle.... HA HA HA!!!!! The red head always has an opinion. __________________ GOD CREATED ALCOHOL SO THE IRISH WOULDN'T RULE THE WORLD Chet 2004 Summit X 800 JD 2002 Vinson 2005 Summit 550 (Wife's sled)

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Summiteer Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Whitecourt, Ab Posts: 2,395 Casino Cash: $259560 Thanks: 147 Thanked 1,166 Times in 705 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Lefty throttle? Originally Posted by brew_doo HA HA HA!!!!! The red head always has an opinion. Too True! GFY __________________ Regards, mitch '06 800 Summit '05 400 Outlander http://www.whitecourttrailblazers.ca

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ackid Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: rocky mountain house Posts: 78 Casino Cash: $82500 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Lefty throttle? love my left hand throttle now that im used to it! always put the safety pin in when loading. and check for sticking in the powder, when the sled is not running. good luck __________________ 62nd F.O.F airbourne division 06 m7 162 2600 +km -speedwerx cold air intake-d&d y pipe-mbrp can -simmons skis-d&d cluching -rox 3" rizer/gold finger -slp side vents 02 zr 800 3800 +mi stolen and got it back! -speedwerx y pipe, pipe, heads, can-2" 141 -renthal fat bars-clicker shocks-digatron 04 f6 ext-wifes 2400 + mi 07 prowler 650 1800 + km -27" mud lites-epi clutch kit-jet kit-3" lift-snorkel kit

11-25-2008, 10:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
mac900rmk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 266 Casino Cash: $258958 Thanks: 84 Thanked 142 Times in 81 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Lefty throttle? I had a lefty on my 02 edge. It worked pretty good for me. I only had 2 incidents. The first one I thought I was going to hit the throttle and grabbed the brake. Flipped me straight over the bars The 2nd one, my bar clamp was loose and when I jumped a small berm the bars slipped down and tightened the cable on the lefty to full throttle. I was lucky and had enough time to smack the kill switch. I'd say if you use one, a tether would be a good investment. My 900 sidehills pretty easy so I haven't needed it.

11-25-2008, 10:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
woodies A Wanabe Member Posts: n/a Casino Cash: $	Re: Lefty throttle? have one and love it!but even if i didn't i would always have tether and have it attached to my jacket!ever seen a ghost rider?not good!see you on the hills!

11-25-2008, 10:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Crowfoot Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chase, BC Posts: 26 Casino Cash: $54500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 9 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Lefty throttle? Rode Black Tusk one year. got stuck in a small dip, guy behind me grabbed for his brake and hit the left throttle. Lucky I was standing up, pinned me to the sled steering bars, to make maters worse his ski handle looped my bar and pinned me for 15min untill the rest of the group was able to lift the sled up and un-hook. Blackened both legs, lucky no spit pelvis or broken legs. I wont let a guy with left throttle ride behind me again. Guy paid for the damage to my sled but lost 4 weeks riding.

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