Who else holds their throttle end like this?

[indr]

Not gripping the whole throttle with all four fingers, but keeping one finger (pinky) on the non-moving bar end, as a "zero?" Only three fingers and thumb go around the moving part.

Makes me feel safe incase of hitting potholes and bumps and going VROOM.

PS: I'm pretty new to riding (7000kms).

[PJay]

Originally Posted by indrish

Not gripping the whole throttle with all four fingers, but keeping one finger (pinky) on the non-moving bar end, as a "zero?" Only three fingers and thumb go around the moving part.

Makes me feel safe incase of hitting potholes and bumps and going VROOM.

Much easier to keep the circle of your thumb and forefinger up against the flared end of the rubber: can vary the pressure against the casing there to allow for different conditions.

This is the traditional method, so there may be newer and better ideas around now.

(I've had a callus on the r h side of the joint in my right thumb for over 50 years from this, since I started riding farm bikes at age 7.)

PS I'm pretty old to riding approx 2 million kms.

[indr]

Originally Posted by PJay

Much easier to keep the circle of your thumb and forefinger up against the flared end of the rubber: can vary the pressure against the casing there to allow for different conditions.

This is the traditional method, so there may be newer and better ideas around now.

(I've had a callus on the r h side of the joint in my right thumb for over 50 years from this, since I started riding farm bikes at age 7.)

Haha. Thats the method I used during the two day MSF course. The "webbing" where the index finger joins the thumb was torn to shreds. Maybe because I had the deathgrip for being a noob.

[DAKEZ]

I don’t grip the throttle at all. I use more of a torsion friction type of way.

My index finger is always covering the front brake lever. The only gripping action is from torsion . Inside of the thumb to the knuckle of my pinky. I broke my right hand a few times (non-motorcycle) and this is how I make it work.

If I am riding something real rough I will grip with the two inside fingers.

[wibby]

For the most part on the street, my palms and thumbs are the only thing touching the grips

[Fajita Dave]

Originally Posted by indrish

Makes me feel safe incase of hitting potholes and bumps and going VROOM.

That only seems to happen when you have to tight of a grip. Besides some difficult off-road situations there is never a reason to have a tight grip and it can cause quite a few issues.

Sometimes I like to grip the very end of the bar but its just for a little extra leverage.

[Plaka]

Originally Posted by indrish

Not gripping the whole throttle with all four fingers, but keeping one finger (pinky) on the non-moving bar end, as a "zero?" Only three fingers and thumb go around the moving part.

Makes me feel safe incase of hitting potholes and bumps and going VROOM.

PS: I'm pretty new to riding (7000kms).

I use palm and thumb and 4 fingers on the brake lever. On the open I'll curl the other fingers.

If you are worried about going "Vroom" keep your wrist low.

[jrosso]

DOORKNOB

[JDLuke]

Arm coming in almost in line with the end of the handlebar, thumb behind grip and often hanging a bit loose rather than wrapping it around the grip. Pinky and ring finger wrapped loosely around grip, index and middle fingers hanging over brake lever.

My throttle action is typically via rotating the forearm this way, and snapping power on and off quickly is very easy.

[Too_Tall]

I got my paws on "Proficient Motorcycling" a while ago. I used to ride with the hand loosely on the throttle. After reading the book, I went for a ride paying attention to keeping my index + middlefinger on the brakelever. Throttle control was just as good. And after practising some stops I did notice it shortened my reactiontime considerably. I'd highly suggest you try it!

[rivercreep]

Originally Posted by Too_Tall

I got my paws on "Proficient Motorcycling" a while ago. I used to ride with the hand loosely on the throttle. After reading the book, I went for a ride paying attention to keeping my index + middlefinger on the brakelever. Throttle control was just as good. And after practising some stops I did notice it shortened my reactiontime considerably. I'd highly suggest you try it!

I also do this for increased reaction times and the two fingers (index and middle) on the brake lever helps me rest assured I wont have any problems applying enough braking force should the need arise.
My hand positioning is such that I need to make a concentrated effort to apply W.O.T. while at the same time, It's positioned and ready to release the twist for instant throttle off, while not really removing my hand from the grip so I can still maintain steering control.
For me, this has worked great for "panic" situations because, since I'm using this position all the time, it becomes second nature for such a situations.
(in other words, no increased think/reaction time needed)

[jenkkimike]

I've heard of guys who like to "cover the front brake" with a finger or a two ALL the time. I've tried it out of curiosity and for me it was just uncomfortable and didn't have any added benefit. I do cover the brake in certain traffic situations and always in Boston traffic but on open backroads/highway I'd like to know when it'd be a benefit. I assume it just feels comfortable for some people. Personally I find that my hand doesn't cramp up if I hold the bars with a loose grip.

[DAKEZ]

Originally Posted by jenkkimike

I'd like to know when it'd be a benefit. .

[LongCliff]

Originally Posted by Too_Tall

I got my paws on "Proficient Motorcycling" a while ago. I used to ride with the hand loosely on the throttle. After reading the book, I went for a ride paying attention to keeping my index + middlefinger on the brakelever. Throttle control was just as good. And after practising some stops I did notice it shortened my reactiontime considerably. I'd highly suggest you try it!

Same here. Two fingers on the front brake and two fingers on the clutch at all times! Force yourself to do it and it will become second nature eventually. You can stop a lot faster.

[dwoodward]

Some bikes have too-stiff return springs (according to some) that can wreak havoc on wrists. Various solutions are employed to help hold the throttle open. I use throttle rockers.