We begin Project Raptor with a very small but important addition.
When we got back into ATV riding a short time ago, I recall telling
an associate how unsafe the twist throttle was and that the thumb
throttle was superior. Well, I have changed my mind.
We have been spending many hours ATV riding and have had the chance
to ride quads equipped with a thumb throttle and quads equipped
with a twist throttle. For short rides, the thumb throttle is
acceptable. For long rides, I definately believe the twist throttle
is superior. The twist throttle may not be a good option for
beginning riders, but if you spend some hours on your quad you will
become accustomed to the twist very quickly. 
We
called up our friends at Rocky Mountain ATV and had them send us a
twist throttle kit and some grips for our 2001 Yamaha Raptor. They
sent a Motion Pro kit which consists of a new throttle cable and CR
Competition throttle. Motion Pro offers a number of throttles. The
CR Comp Throttle has a die-cast aluminum housing with a black epoxy
finish. It will open 30-38mm carburetors. It is slower than the
Vortex, Turbo & 314, but a bit faster turning than the CR Pro
Throttle. The other important piece is a new set of grips. You will
need a set of grips made for a twist throttle, as the right hand
grip will have a slightly larger opening than the left to
accommodate the throttle sleeve. A set of Pro Grip ultra gels fit
the bill perfectly. Now that we have all the parts together we are
ready for the install.
>>> Page 2 - Motion Pro ATV Twist Throttle Install
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