Thumbscrew
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,784
Likes: 10
From: Chicagoland
Thumbscrew
Just this morning I noticed I had a thumbcrew on the handlebar which I am assuming is to lock the throttle. After all of the washing, drying and polishing that I've done, not to mention the fact that the thumbscrew is right where I hang my parking tag every day, I can't believe I've never noticed this before! Cool! I'm going to try it out later today!!!
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 324
Likes: 0
From: Virginia Beach
RE: Thumbscrew
I had mine for about a month before I saw it. I wasn't sure what it was for but that wonderful thing they call an owners manual did.
I use it from time to time when I'm having problems with my right hand falling asleep. It's weird getting used to but I like it. Just don't tighten it too much.
I use it from time to time when I'm having problems with my right hand falling asleep. It's weird getting used to but I like it. Just don't tighten it too much.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 261
Likes: 0
RE: Thumbscrew
Tighten it just enough to keep the throttle from closing on it's own but not tight enough that you can't easily close the throttle with your hand.
It really does relieve some of the tension on your hand and wrist when riding.
It really does relieve some of the tension on your hand and wrist when riding.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,148
Likes: 2
From: Tulsa, OK
RE: Thumbscrew
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Bucks County, PA
RE: Thumbscrew
Better yet, let me suggest you add what is called a "klever lever" which you can find on eBay. For $5 it snaps on the thumbscrew and with an easy flick of your thumb while riding you can very easily control the Tscrew and make easy use of the poorman's "cruise control"
Trending Topics
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
From: tottenham ontario
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
