Moving Throttle to left hand - any reason not to?

[AHicks]

Sorry for not having any real input on the OP's query but I also got sent down into a snow bank after reading Al's post

Ok, so when using that LH throttle, where was your right hand (other than hanging on for dear life)? Maybe on a hoop mounted near the center of the handlebars?

 

[JRA]

Ok, so when using that LH throttle, where was your right hand (other than hanging on for dear life)? Maybe on a hoop mounted near the center of the handlebars?

Who said anything about a left throttle on the Summit? No hoop either. Old school all the way and part of the reason I could barely get out of bed. First sled was a Ski Doo in the early 60's that had a Kohler in it.

 

[hoboin]

Just an update, it's been 2 weeks and i like it on the left side, twisting FORWARD seems very natural to me. Very mild pain at first but now i have no pain really at all in my hands, i was having bikers palsy early on so i am happy about that. Every once in awhile i feel like it would be better on the right side since i am starting to use the shifters more and it makes sense in my mind to have it all controlled by one hand to keep the left hand free to do other stuff like drink water, ring the bell etc. but i think i will most likely keep it or possibly change to the push throttle.

 

[ActionJackson]

plus i am left handed

Japanese scooters with automatic transmissions can also have the throttle changed to the left. Requires a conversion kit but it’s done for leftys.

 

[Bobber]

I have 2 ebikes. One throttle is on the right and one is on the left. No big deal making my brain work with the change.

 

[Elkman]

With a bicycle the primary brake is the rear brake and this is controlled by the stronger (on most people) right hand. This is to avoid locking the front wheel and sending the rider over the handlebars. The rear shifter or derailleur on regular road bikes is on the right side and so e-bikes that have only a rear derailleur have shifters on the right side so no adjustment is need by the rider.

I understand the use of twist throttles on motorcycles where one sits on their butt and is moved along, but not on e-bikes where there are pedals to assist.