It is currently Mon Jun 23, 2025 7:47 am




Reply to topic  [ 7 posts ] 
 Throttle Lever Replacement on MB HD 35 
Author Message
MMT Member

Joined: Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:35 am
Posts: 36
Location: Grand Bay, AL
Post Throttle Lever Replacement on MB HD 35
Looking to replace or modify the throttle lever on my MB HD 35. What is the best replacement for comfort and ease of use. It get pretty uncomfortable when making a run for 20-30 mins holding on to that stock lever. Has anyone used the motorcycle style twist grip? Is the BPS Stainless replacement comfortable? Feel like I need one with a longer lever maybe?

Taking any and all suggestions! Thanks!

_________________
2013 GatorTrax 1750 Sport Hybrid W/ Hunt Deck
2013 Mud Buddy 35 HD Sport


Mon Nov 21, 2016 2:55 pm
Profile
MMT 1000 Club
User avatar

Joined: Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:27 pm
Posts: 1095
Location: SW Michigan
Post Re: Throttle Lever Replacement on MB HD 35
The bps throttle lever is pretty comfortable but any long trips and it gets uncomfortable as well. I thought about a twist grip motorcycle style, but I never tried it. Seems like it should work but when your in the thick shit having to work the tiller side to side to get out, it might not be so good. Which is the main reason I never tried it.

I also looked at a plastic grip that fits over a 4 wheeler grip and turns it into a twist grip but can easily be removed to go back to the thumb lever. That may be the ticket, but it's designed for a thumb lever. Maybe with some mods it would work for a mm lever?

_________________
1854 Prodigy Open
HDR/Stage 3 mods
Prodigy Boats Pro Staff
BPS Swamp Staff Member
Blackwater Marine LLC.


Quote classic by rangerp: "Red seemed to be enjoying herself, and I assume by the look on her face was about to hit the high-note and throw a locate as she treed the possum."


Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:49 am
Profile
MMT Member

Joined: Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:35 am
Posts: 36
Location: Grand Bay, AL
Post Re: Throttle Lever Replacement on MB HD 35
I found this http://www.ez-throttle.com/ez-throttle-features/

But don't think it will fit my handle.

_________________
2013 GatorTrax 1750 Sport Hybrid W/ Hunt Deck
2013 Mud Buddy 35 HD Sport


Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:26 am
Profile
MMT Pro Member
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:44 pm
Posts: 278
Location: Coral Springs, FL
Post Re: Throttle Lever Replacement on MB HD 35
Line the inside of the BPS stainless with a foam like a single strip of hydro turf

_________________
Gator Trax 1750HD powered by a Mud Buddy 5500 BAMF
-Unbaffled VooDoo
-Gator Glide G2 with base
-Wet Sounds Stealth 10 Ultra V2
-Green LED Courtesy Lights
-15" Combo LED Light Bar


Tue Nov 22, 2016 11:43 pm
Profile
MMT 1000 Club
User avatar

Joined: Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:27 pm
Posts: 1095
Location: SW Michigan
Post Re: Throttle Lever Replacement on MB HD 35
Her's a link to the atv twist I was talking about. Not sure if it could be modded to work on a mm or not but it gives you an idea of whats out there.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Handy-Th ... lsrc=aw.ds

_________________
1854 Prodigy Open
HDR/Stage 3 mods
Prodigy Boats Pro Staff
BPS Swamp Staff Member
Blackwater Marine LLC.


Quote classic by rangerp: "Red seemed to be enjoying herself, and I assume by the look on her face was about to hit the high-note and throw a locate as she treed the possum."


Wed Nov 23, 2016 7:58 am
Profile
MMT Elite Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am
Posts: 6233
Location: Tarkington, TX
Post Re: Throttle Lever Replacement on MB HD 35
The GT lever is the most comfortable one I have used personally. They have them for 7/8" and 1" handles.

_________________
Bayou Surface Drive
337-351-0362
Tarkington, TX 77327


Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:01 am
Profile
MMT Member

Joined: Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:35 am
Posts: 36
Location: Grand Bay, AL
Post Re: Throttle Lever Replacement on MB HD 35
Installed the BPS Stainless Throttle this weekend. Much better! Now I can Adjust trim and throttle with the same hand and hold on for longer without fatigue.

_________________
2013 GatorTrax 1750 Sport Hybrid W/ Hunt Deck
2013 Mud Buddy 35 HD Sport


Mon Nov 28, 2016 6:54 am
Profile
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic   [ 7 posts ] 

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 416 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to: