white928 Posted August 21, 2006 My best friend and riding buddy recently had a stroke and has some right hand control problems. Does any one out there know of a suplier for left hand throtles for bikes and quads? thanks everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike38 Posted August 21, 2006 Mert Lawill, former GNC National #1, of Lawill Concepts makes just what you are looking for. www.mertlawill.com It may not be shown on his web site, but e-mail or call him and discuss it. I know a young man that races that doesn't have a right hand. He was born with a right arm that stops 3 or 4 inches past his elbow. Mert Lawill made him a prosthetic arm to grip the right handle bar. It "breaks away" in case of a crash, yet holds firmly onto the bars. For the left side, (what you're looking for) the throttle, clutch and front brake lever are all built into one unit. Get ahold of Mert, he will fix your friend right up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
holeshot Posted August 21, 2006 My best friend and riding buddy recently had a stroke and has some right hand control problems. Does any one out there know of a suplier for left hand throtles for bikes and quads? thanks everyone I had the exact same thing happen to me - I had a stroke and my right hand was completely paralysed (wouldn't even flinch) and the rest of my right side was partially paralyzed (couldn't walk for a while). After a time, I regained movement in my right hand and now have decent thottle control (although I still have a tough time stuffing paper money into my wallet). I was thinking the same thing during the first few months after it happened - can I get a left side throttle? etc. etc. Tell your buddy things will improve substantially with time (months to years). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motocross26 Posted August 21, 2006 I don't know about left hand throttles but I wish your buddy the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mario590 Posted August 21, 2006 wow i wish your buddy the best. but couldnt you install a thumb throttle on the right side? or could you just put the throttle on the left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RideOnRed Posted August 21, 2006 if he cant twist a throttle on the right side how is he planning on holding on with that hand?... just wondering Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coffee Posted August 21, 2006 www.mertlawill.com Link does not work for me - spam site comes up. I wondered what Mert was doing these days... . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
white928 Posted August 22, 2006 He can grip, but it is a mater of the fine control needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotoMac Posted August 22, 2006 White928, Your riding buddy is damn lucky to have a friend like you who will stick with him through his problems and help him get back out riding. I wish both of you the best of luck and many, many great riding days! Cheers, Mac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
