Munster Finger Throttle

armascott · Jan 9, 2019

I'm thinking about putting a finger throttle on my Axys, sick of the stock throttle block getting iced up.

Looking for for reviews on them from riders who made the switch. How long did it take to get used to? How well do they work?

I ride dirt bikes a fair bit so I'm used to using my fingers for the clutch and brake. I'm thinking I should get used to it fairly quick. I would just be pretty nervous loading on my sled deck the first time I think.

gunner3006 · Jan 9, 2019

Put one on my pro last year, easy install. Don’t forget to buy the brush guard too.

armascott · Jan 9, 2019

How was it to get used to?

Director · Jan 9, 2019

I got talked into trying one this season.. Dealer said if i don't like it they'll put my stock one back on - OK, let's try it.. Noticed it in the parking lot, as i left up the trail, when i got to km7 i chuckled to myself and, oh yea finger throttle as i hardly realized it was so natural.. Super durable product, heater works great..
In the alpine it took a little bit of adjustment, mainly with throttle control as the range is different not so you have to figure out 1/4 1/2 3/4 type ranges and as you make quick adjustments on a climb be aware of the change in direction of your bars.
For grip, i have a way stronger grip on the bars and use both my pointer fingers - brake and now throttle.. After a couple days of riding I actually noticed tension in both my traps quite evenly (when generally my left side it tighter) but now even grip..

It's a 1 finger throttle so you want to make sure you move it inside of the bars a long way so finger 2,3,4 don't interfere - my mount is likely 1" inside of the original thumb throttle. Guard is a must..

I notice my kids palming the Sno-Scoot when they drive as thumbs get sore.. Munster replied he'd been planning a smaller sizes for women/kids as it's one size currently.

gunner3006 · Jan 9, 2019

The biggest thing I found myself getting used to was when you got your skis pointed towards the heavens and your holding on for dear life you have to let go. If you like cat walkin it will take a little getting used too. I like mine.

Merc63 · Jan 9, 2019

Just picked one up, think I’m gonna love it. Sick of the half grip on throttle side.

mur190 · Jan 9, 2019

Broke the stock throttle block on my xm so I put one on as trial, figured what the heck can spin it around if I don't like it. They are a nice piece and I recommend them to people as a thumb throttle as well, little dremmel action and good to go,
i will never go back to a thumb throttle, it took me a full day to really get comfortable amd if you rode any dirt bike it is a natural feeling, can feel weird in some off camber positions at first but quickly becomes second nature, It was the first thing I ordered when I purchased my 850, little bit of Dickie around for install on the doo's, I have noticed I tend to use 2 fingers on the trail and when it's -12/-15 they do get a little chilly even with the element just cause your finger tips are exposed out front not wrapped around the bar, best part is when your buddy jumps on your sled they usually do one lap and come back saying that's weird. Guard is a must especially if you spend any time in the trees.

zbmmike · Jan 10, 2019

Loved it... took all of 3 hrs to get used to.. I've had others try my sled and all of them love it. I came off motorcycles wo iy was any easier transition.
But as others said get the guard

Mike

v10rider · Jan 10, 2019

Love mine. Coming from dirtbike/moto background im comfortable right off the get go. Trail ride still sucks as your index finger gets cold.

AreWeThereYet · Jan 10, 2019

Why not just turn the OEM around to the front?

gunner3006 · Jan 10, 2019

AreWeThereYet said:
Why not just turn the OEM around to the front?

I tried that. Was pretty fat for my finger. And you still need a brush gaurd.

AreWeThereYet · Jan 10, 2019

No issues with cable fray from what I have read?

armascott · Jan 10, 2019

AreWeThereYet said:
Why not just turn the OEM around to the front?

I don't mind the thumb throttle. I'm just sick of the throttle block getting iced up on deep snow days and when you roll it over.

zbmmike · Jan 10, 2019

You can always roll the Munster finger throttle around for use as a regular thumb throttle if you don't like the finger position..

Mike

AreWeThereYet · Jan 10, 2019

armascott said:
I don't mind the thumb throttle. I'm just sick of the throttle block getting iced up on deep snow days and when you roll it over.

Right now this is my biggest issue, snow build up in the stock throttle block. I am just worried about the cable fraying I a hearing about with the munster.

Pink-Inc · Jan 10, 2019

AreWeThereYet said:
Right now this is my biggest issue, snow build up in the stock throttle block. I am just worried about the cable fraying I a hearing about with the munster.

I've heard of this as well but haven't seen the issue myself. I will second pretty much everything that's been mentioned in this thread already. I found it took a few rides too get over my finger cramping when using the flipper aggressively but it felt natural immediately. I'll never go back to a thumb throttle. The extra grip on the bars is a game changer

Dawizman · Jan 10, 2019

Is there a decent switch relocate for the Proclimb? Really wanting to go finger throttle, as I'm used to riding a bike, and the comments are very positive. The holdup would be the factory throttle block with reverse and kill switch integrated...

Pink-Inc · Jan 10, 2019

Dawizman said:
Is there a decent switch relocate for the Proclimb? Really wanting to go finger throttle, as I'm used to riding a bike, and the comments are very positive. The holdup would be the factory throttle block with reverse and kill switch integrated...

Good buddy of mine just did it with the munster switches. He used the polaris switches for headlights and grip warmers

Nikm17 · Jan 10, 2019

I put a finger throttle on my sled this year. Found it natural to use right away but I did get a bit more forearm strain for the first little while just from getting used to using different muscles. I have the guard on mine but I really don't see it being necessary even if you ride trees a lot. The only time i've ever had it actually get pressed by a tree was on slow single track and the guard doesn't help with that much, just have to be mindful of it and it's easy to know when it might get tapped.

The biggest thing I found is making sure you push the throttle far enough in on the bars so that your middle finger doesn't get caught on it. I had it more towards the end of the bar and found that I'd let off with index finger and the throttle wouldn't let out because the end of the flipper snagged on my glove on the middle finger. Slide it over a bit and the problem goes away. Also have to be slightly more careful with glove choice because it takes a slight bit more dexterity to use the index finger versus mashing the throttle with your thumb

AreWeThereYet · Jan 10, 2019

I went and bought it and the guard and installed it,.. will try it out this weekend.

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