Munster Finger Throttles
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Loved mine while it lasted. Throttle cable broke after 100 miles, 20 miles in. Used a visegrip as a throttle lever to get back to the trailer, not cool, would have been bad if we were back in nasty terrain. There were like 3 axys throttle cables in stock in the states, needless to say I couldnt get one and had to rent a sled for the rest of the trip.
This was early last season. It sounds like it is a common problem, lots of frayed cables, and some broke. I have no idea if they have come up with a fix. It was a beautiful piece and ergonomically it was awesome.
They're very easy to get used to! I can still ride a thumb throttle but it feels strange. I think traditional throttles make sense for a sit-down riding style, but for stand-up riding, the finger throttle feels natural.
The heating element isn't the greatest, and hitting tree branches is an issue - manageable though. If I bought a new one I'd consider the guard, too. The version I have won't work with the guard, and I've considered adding bark busters from the dirt bike.
The heating element isn't the greatest, and hitting tree branches is an issue - manageable though. If I bought a new one I'd consider the guard, too. The version I have won't work with the guard, and I've considered adding bark busters from the dirt bike.
I've also tried it and broke the throttle cable right of where the round insert for the lever is. Problem is that it doesnt run freely during its motion and that creates tension right where the wire goes into the round tin stop.
Ergonomic its a big step up from the oem throttle. But i cant stand breaking throttle cables so it is collecting dust now.
And yeah the heater is not enough to warm up one finger. That is also one of the flaws.
Ergonomic its a big step up from the oem throttle. But i cant stand breaking throttle cables so it is collecting dust now.
And yeah the heater is not enough to warm up one finger. That is also one of the flaws.
I had it on my 14PRO and I just bought a new AXYS.
Munster finger throttle was my second most favourite mod after a 3" track on the pro.
I can't wait to install it on my Axys now.
Once you get used to it (took me 2 trips) you dont want to look back!
If you ride in the trees, make sure you get the guard. Saved my *** few times.
Sam
Munster finger throttle was my second most favourite mod after a 3" track on the pro.
I can't wait to install it on my Axys now.
Once you get used to it (took me 2 trips) you dont want to look back!
If you ride in the trees, make sure you get the guard. Saved my *** few times.
Sam
Great product but also had to replace cable at about 1000 miles.
I'm a big fan of finger throttles in general and used lots of cheaper options before spending that chunk of change on a munster. They're really well made though, and very ergonomic. I've got one on a proclimb and can't really see where the cable would get any stressors to cause it to fray.
Where are you guys splitting yours on the axis/pro setups? Down by the throttle bodies or up at the block?
Where are you guys splitting yours on the axis/pro setups? Down by the throttle bodies or up at the block?
Cable snapped right at the T that attaches to the flipper.
Mine did the same on my 15 Pro with about 700 miles of use...Noticed fraying at the "T" during a ride. I babied it back to the truck about 9 miles out then it finally broke right when I was climbing up the ramp into the trailer. Got lucky! I carry a spare throttle cable in trailer now.
Oh! And the heater element stopped working after 350 miles of use.
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I put one on my '16 before it ever saw snow. Like others have mentioned, it feels a lot more natural and is always comfortable when I get to the high side / low side moments. In the mountains, I have no problem with it. I do feel a little fatigued on the groomed trails up though. I'd have a hard time going back to a thumb throttle. I have not broken a cable yet, but I have broken the plastic sheathing at the T as others have mentioned. I love it and it's worth it, just add the throttle cable to the more frequent inspection list, as well as have a spare. Pretty sure my heater element is not working as well.
The pic is more to show the Polaris windshield bag, but it shows the lever and the broken plastic sheathing that I'm running.
The pic is more to show the Polaris windshield bag, but it shows the lever and the broken plastic sheathing that I'm running.
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If you guys are just braking the little t-nub off and the cable hasn't frayed too badly, you might be able to put one of these on the end. Can't speak from experience but it's about the same size.
https://www.amazon.com/LEV-Int-272-...0400&sr=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=ks+lev+cable+clamp
It's a mountain bike part but might be easier than pulling the whole cable and housing.
FWIW, on mine I run it pointing pretty far down and just pulled in the extra slack into the engine compartment so you don't have any hard angles going into the throttle block assembly.
https://www.amazon.com/LEV-Int-272-...0400&sr=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=ks+lev+cable+clamp
It's a mountain bike part but might be easier than pulling the whole cable and housing.
FWIW, on mine I run it pointing pretty far down and just pulled in the extra slack into the engine compartment so you don't have any hard angles going into the throttle block assembly.
With that throttle assembly, I would think a steep sidehill to the right with the handlebar down into the snow would be more than a little unpredictable. YIKES!!
LOL, they are not unpredictable and scary like every person whos never run one makes them out to be.
Typically your not bumping your brake when sidehilling left, right? Chances are you’re counter steering as well and its definitely out of the way.
Question for the actual munster owners...
When you install the "T" end into the throttle lever... does it rotate freely in the bore..
If it does not... then it WILL ruin the cable in short order as it flexes it back forth right where it leaves the swaged on "T" end.
That "T" must rotate freely.
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When you install the "T" end into the throttle lever... does it rotate freely in the bore..
If it does not... then it WILL ruin the cable in short order as it flexes it back forth right where it leaves the swaged on "T" end.
That "T" must rotate freely.
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Mine rotates freely. I'd heard about this issue and pay close attention.
I think some of the early ones had an issue but I have 500 hundred trouble free miles on mine and will never go back to a thumb throttle. For the people that think they are dangerous there are at least two situations where the thumb throttle is more dangerous. When you reverse a sled and a panic situation where you might be losing grip on the bars and you accidentally pin the thumb throttle to the bars. Tree branches can be a concern but overall with the improved grip you get on the bars using the finger throttle I believe the finger throttle is safer then the thumb throttle.
