"Plan B" Thumb Throttle Review

[@tayleelee]

Shadddup and start it!

[@fatbuddycat]

Lol

[@fatbuddycat]

I talk too much.

[@Tampaboys]

I wanted to go home and ride my bike but it’s going to be dark maybe tomorrow

[@fatbuddycat]

I got my covid shot I'm super tired, wind is up to 40mph and 34 degrees....😒

[@Tampaboys]

@@fatbuddycat ya buddy I understand get your rest

[@fatbuddycat]

@@Tampaboys I have to change the rear sprocket on that mm212, it's not very impressive with the stock sprocket. I already have an adapter too.

[@Tampaboys]

I don’t use to many of those cheap ones I like the cheap twist throttles though great comparison bud

[@fatbuddycat]

I'm waiting for the better one but the delivery time seemed crazy.

[@LilPopeye]

When I got my cheap thumb throttles from China, There was a lot of play on the shafts. I machined them, placed bushings in them and replaced shafts (shafts were not round...). Works like a charm now!

[@fatbuddycat]

Your thumb throttles definitely work great on those amazing little bikes you built! Can't wait to see your new projects from home.

[@LilPopeye]

@@fatbuddycat There will be new projects coming, but first that will be projects of creating space around the house (removal of 20ft high and 140ft length of conifer hedge). Putting in a fence instead. Minibike, gokarts, buggy's, etc will have to wait a bit untill I have a new (1000sq ft) workshop build in my backyard. One of the reasons there hasn't been a video lately. But I'm editting a video at the moment! Stay tuned and keep up your good work, I like your video's.

[@fatbuddycat]

@@LilPopeye can't wait to see the new place! It's going to be nice having it all set up to your liking.

[@STTC]

We had thumb throttles on our quadzilla road quad bikes from new, switched them for second hand twisty throttles off junk Honda motorbikes. I cannot stand those thumb throttles. Nice video FBC, great history of the product

[@fatbuddycat]

Lol, probably a true story! All of my other bikes are twisters. This is the preferred throttle for Deaf Duck Racing.

[@tashatorrid]

That 1PZ stuff isn't bad. It's not great either. The multifunction switch I got from them works good, and the keyed ignition switch I got broke but they replaced it no problem

[@fatbuddycat]

I have my eye on a better one but didn't want to wait forever.

[@tashatorrid]

@@fatbuddycat that one will probably be more than ok

[@fatbuddycat]

@@tashatorrid I'll have new video today of testing. The MiniBike Misfits bike is going to be intense, I'm trying to figure out the motor but most likely building out another Predator Hemi similar to my last one, that blue bike I have hauls dirt like you wouldn't believe. On a clutch it's going to be nucking futs.

[@fatbuddycat]

@@tashatorrid hey TT! What sprocket combo did you run on your mini bike? I'm getting this MiniBike Misfits bike together and seriously considering 420 chain even though they run 35. There fastest rider uses Gold on Gold 35 with no master link but where my heavy butt has a tendency to bend axles slightly I think I'll be throwing chain more than actually breaking it so 420 makes more sense to me. I have a 60t that fits and planned on a 10t clutch.

[@tashatorrid]

@@fatbuddycat 10/48. Can't wait to try it.

[@LNRRidez]

I'm in a dorm room right now laughing my @$$ off and people are looking at me like I'm crazy! Your verbage had me dieing!!!!

[@fatbuddycat]

Lol, I just start recording whatever comes out most times!

[@921jams8]

Nice

[@fatbuddycat]

Lol, I have fun with these things! I used several of these throttles. Super easy to modify for full pull too.

[@suspiciousskepticism6306]

This review almost had me thinking I was on AvE's channel..lol Thanks for the review, I found it helpful...

[@fatbuddycat]

Lol I've heard that before!

[@thehappyhermit01]

Would this be an easy replacement for my Trailmaster MB-200 with the stock engine? I had a Polaris 550 4 wheeler that had the thumb throttle, so that's what I'm used to.

[@fatbuddycat]

Yup! They are cheap and easy to use.

[@fatbuddycat]

I found that if I can't get full throttle you can use a dremel to take a little material off the arm and housing to get it there. Super easy to do. It's a great budget option.

[@LNRRidez]

That 1pz is identical to the one I have but is a different brand. Mine is a Mecotime haha

[@fatbuddycat]

I'm sure a lot of these apples fell from similar trees after seeing these two specimens in the wild.

[@youtubeviewer9641]

i have a similar one and it has the same clamp style little thing it has in the video, but my throttle cable has threads so i cant get it to work with the clamp style because the tip is threaded

[@fatbuddycat]

These throttles can be very aggravating. I wish they had one built very simple and to last.

[@OoheavysackoO]

Question for you. Mine doesn't have the travel to pull the throttle all the way open. I don't even see enough space in the throw of the thumb throttle to get the carb open all the way. Thanks for the video man. This is with the adjustment screw pulled out of the housing completely.

[@fatbuddycat]

In one of my videos I show how to do it but I forget which one, you open it up grab a dremel with a bur and remove some material from where the arm inside hits on the housing when you push on the throttle. You can also shave a little bit off the arm itself. It takes about 5 minutes and gets you full throttle brother! Brap brap and all of that!!

[@OoheavysackoO]

@@fatbuddycat I know exactly what you mean. I'll do just that. Thanks man!

[@fatbuddycat]

@Bob Barker no problem!

[@OoheavysackoO]

@@fatbuddycat I shaved off a 3/16th's on the inside of the housing, throttle goes full open. Thanks man.

[@fatbuddycat]

@Bob Barker awesome!! You're welcome. I like to save money wherever i can, there are nicer throttles available but if these can be modified to work I say run'em and keep a spare on the shelf....you'll still be half the cost of something that could out last the mini bike in the first place! 😉

[@Championlakers22]

Amazon is good with their deliveries lol always on time or maybe getting things early

[@fatbuddycat]

I'm a big fan. I built 75% of my z50r with Amazon parts!

[@Championlakers22]

What about walmart parts n eBay parts

[@fatbuddycat]

@Jimmy Booth Ombwarehouse.com is my go to. It trickles down from there. I haven't used Walmart or Ebay.

[@Championlakers22]

@@fatbuddycat how are they price wise cuz like I said before…I’ve been using Walmart…Amazon…eBay for my stuff on my bike…there is another website I used for my CDI but I don’t remember the name of the website…I think it’s called CD something

[@samsgarage1716]

Thumb throttles are more safe but they hurt the kids thumb after a while.good comparison.

[@OoheavysackoO]

My bike experience is solely BMX and water bikes. On something that you ride in rough terrain a twist throttle is horrid in my opinion. On the water where you have to hold on with 2G's + that doesn't work out to well. Can't modulate the throttle when deacceleration and acceleration are between big waves. I prefer thumb or brake style as you can always let off and have a tight grip with out messing with the throttle. I feel this translates into a trail bike more-so than a road bike but opinions are like butts, everyone has one. To each their own :-)

[@darrinfry2251]

Who cares about your story just show how to install a thumb throttle...

[@fatbuddycat]

Hey I got it on there! I don't get out much to say the least. Sometimes I get caught up I guess. I'm trying to do better these days.

[@OoheavysackoO]

Dudes out here sharing info and you're bashing. Why don't you figure it out and make your own vid to help others? How about thanks for your time and effort to help the community?