I would like to know witch left hand throttle everyone likes, best fit and finish
left hand throttle for 09 800
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Goldfinger
left throttle
2009 d8 pro taper bars---goldfinger
2009 d8 pro taper bars---goldfinger
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R44guy
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CMX Center Handle Bar/Mountain Bar Throttle
After seeing multiple sleds crashed, and almost wrecking my Turbo 700 RMK when loading it in the trailer I have decided to ditch the left handed throttle and go to the mountain bar/handle bar throttle from Craxy Mountain Extreme Motorsports for my 09 D8. This works good for any Dragon with the protaper bars because it is a whole different throttle block so if you have some switch's on the throttle block it is hard to make it work. There are many options out there so good luck finding what you prefer most.
If any one has any expierence with the CMX please let me know what you think since I just ordered mine.
After seeing multiple sleds crashed, and almost wrecking my Turbo 700 RMK when loading it in the trailer I have decided to ditch the left handed throttle and go to the mountain bar/handle bar throttle from Craxy Mountain Extreme Motorsports for my 09 D8. This works good for any Dragon with the protaper bars because it is a whole different throttle block so if you have some switch's on the throttle block it is hard to make it work. There are many options out there so good luck finding what you prefer most.
If any one has any expierence with the CMX please let me know what you think since I just ordered mine.
i looked at the cmx throttle and not sure, it looks like it would be hard to use if you were hanging off the left side for throttle control. more input would be nice thanks
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Clarke673
Somewhere between too dumb to quit and flat earth
or.....learn how to ride the sled....
IMO, your money is better spend on gas learning how to ride with out the lefty because they are a waist of money and dangerous.
They can be hit on trees
bumped on accident
people who may barrow your sled don't know they are there
get frozen open
more crap to clutter up your bars....
I had one like 4 years ago and i used it a handful of times....mostly on the trail when my thumb would get soar.... thats about it.
IMO, your money is better spend on gas learning how to ride with out the lefty because they are a waist of money and dangerous.
They can be hit on trees
bumped on accident
people who may barrow your sled don't know they are there
get frozen open
more crap to clutter up your bars....
I had one like 4 years ago and i used it a handful of times....mostly on the trail when my thumb would get soar.... thats about it.
i do know how to ride iam not a trail rider like you are, and my thumb does'nt get sore either
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Clarke673
Somewhere between too dumb to quit and flat earth
Ouch. I didn't say you were.
And the reason why my thumb was sore is because i was riding with a broken thumb (4 years ago).
Have fun with the lefty, its cool...i think i am going to get one for my girlfriend.
IF i did a lefty i would go with the CMX because it is a good product made by GREAT people. Although i don't use my mountain bar ether... I guess thats because i am a trail rider...
And the reason why my thumb was sore is because i was riding with a broken thumb (4 years ago).
Have fun with the lefty, its cool...i think i am going to get one for my girlfriend.
IF i did a lefty i would go with the CMX because it is a good product made by GREAT people. Although i don't use my mountain bar ether... I guess thats because i am a trail rider...
I have 4 sleds and have the Gold Finger on all 4. I love it. Easy to install and works great. 08 Dragon, 05 IQ 900, 03 800 RMK, 94 XLT. You can lock the throttle with a included pin if you don't want accidents or new riders borrowing your sled. Never have "bumped" mine on accident. Suppose there is always a first time. Wouldn't trade it for the world.
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R44guy
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Lefty Throttle Options
I think all of the lefty throttles work ok but some have quirks that others dont, like the crimped fitting on the existing throttle cable on the goldfingers that are not easily disconnectable or reusable. Most all of the left hand throttles linkages can not be quickly disconnected but.
The snobunje throttle logic looks like it is one of the best designs IMO. I like the mountain bar throttle from cmx but I am still waiting to see how well it works but it looks and sounds good. I am going to try the snobunje in replacement of my goldfinger on my 08 TD7. I have attached pictures of how the throttle logic disconnects and makes it safer than the most of the other left hand throttles. I have also attached a link to the website below.
http://www.snobunje.com/store.php?crn=83&rn=330&action=show_detail
I think all of the lefty throttles work ok but some have quirks that others dont, like the crimped fitting on the existing throttle cable on the goldfingers that are not easily disconnectable or reusable. Most all of the left hand throttles linkages can not be quickly disconnected but.
The snobunje throttle logic looks like it is one of the best designs IMO. I like the mountain bar throttle from cmx but I am still waiting to see how well it works but it looks and sounds good. I am going to try the snobunje in replacement of my goldfinger on my 08 TD7. I have attached pictures of how the throttle logic disconnects and makes it safer than the most of the other left hand throttles. I have also attached a link to the website below.
http://www.snobunje.com/store.php?crn=83&rn=330&action=show_detail
My first time that I accidently "bumped" a left handed throttle almost sent a customers brand spanking new $30,000 custom sled into another guys $100,000 motorhome! When you flick the "brake" it isn't supposed to leap out of your hands. That is a shocking experience. Luckily with my cat like reflexes (it only took two stabs and thirty feet of dragging me along to figure it out) all that was damaged was my enormous ego. More fortunately was the fact that the 100 onlookers happen to be behind me instead of in front of me where I may have killed somebody.
Yikes I say....loaded and cocked weapon so I hope you don't forget to put the "safety" on one time and hurt yourself or some other unsuspecting person.
Ran into another dang left handed gadget this past weekend and it nearly got me again! This time I was helping a guy get his sled out of a sticky situation that he was not comfortable trying and because of my great concern and fear of that damn thing I almost put his new buggy into the trees. Couldn't even accomplish a basic sidehill starting recovery because I was busy worrying about his left hand throttle. Didn't make the initial move and straight down we went at gravity's bec-n-call. Once again my cat like reflexes and super advanced riding skills saved the day and we got his brand spanking new Polaris 800 up and out with no damage (well that I caused....the rolling that got it where it was ate a windshield). (now as far as skills read $HIT HOUSE LUCK) "Here is your sled...now go home and take that exta wrong side throttle off"
Yikes I say....loaded and cocked weapon so I hope you don't forget to put the "safety" on one time and hurt yourself or some other unsuspecting person.
Ran into another dang left handed gadget this past weekend and it nearly got me again! This time I was helping a guy get his sled out of a sticky situation that he was not comfortable trying and because of my great concern and fear of that damn thing I almost put his new buggy into the trees. Couldn't even accomplish a basic sidehill starting recovery because I was busy worrying about his left hand throttle. Didn't make the initial move and straight down we went at gravity's bec-n-call. Once again my cat like reflexes and super advanced riding skills saved the day and we got his brand spanking new Polaris 800 up and out with no damage (well that I caused....the rolling that got it where it was ate a windshield). (now as far as skills read $HIT HOUSE LUCK) "Here is your sled...now go home and take that exta wrong side throttle off"
dirty harry.
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