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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by RSpark, Oct 31, 2012.

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    How hard would it be to move the throttle control to the left handle bar of a bike?
     
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    I'll bite... Why would you want to do this?
     
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    Because In about 6 weeks I have to have the bones in my right wrist fused meaning its going to be hard to turn the throttle on the next XJ I buy.
     
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    I'd be more worried about the front brake..
     
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    Agreed, my thought is to switch the controls from the left to right side of the bike, cutch break and all.
     
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    Get a car until you feel better.
     
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    If you would still be able to pull the clutch in with the right hand. You would have a much easier time pulling in the brake lever. This only takes finger action without any required wrist movement.

    If you are only trying to work around the twisting action of the throttle. The easiest, and most functional route would be the atv style thumb control throttle as mentioned above. Which would be easily adapted to any bike.

    Anything is possible. But, keeping the modifications to a minimum will greatly simplify the process of adapting to the new method of operation.

    Ghost
     
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    They also make trigger throttles for Jet Skis and other PWC that could be an option. Trigger or thumb would be much more natural of a mod than switching sides.

    I agree with some kind of right hand throttle mod, the brake lever would be much easier to pull then the clutch lever. The problem would be moving the throttle to left side and keeping the clutch there. It would be rather difficult to operate both with one hand, which is why they are on opposite sides. It would take a concentrated effort to accomplish, and if you are concentrating on your left hand, you're not concentrating on the road.
     

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