Throttle lock...which one do you use?
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07-29-2009, 05:16 AM
The what? Please explain, I'm swedish, and not that excellent in english/american slang... (and to CBRClassic: you could'nt consider cutting back a little on your slang would you? Sometimes you might just as well be speaking french)
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07-29-2009, 09:27 AM
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07-29-2009, 10:11 AM
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Yup, I think that one will fit. I've got one myself, but I don't like them that much. Not that the Vista Cruise is bad in any way, I just don't like the concept. Sure, on a totally level road it's ok, but the minute it's slightly downhill or uphill you have to adjust. Try one of those Trottle Rockers instead: http://www.throttlerocker.com/
Thanks for the info re: the fit!
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07-29-2009, 10:14 AM
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I have that same model VistaCruise. I use it for my 1000F and the 600 F3. I'm not abdicating riding for miles at a time with no hands on the handle bars, but it's nice to take a break once in a while. I had to modify the length of the thumb lever because at full right lock it will hit the tank. (no, I don't ride at full right lock with the cruise on
, but if it gets pressed in the down position while moving the bike around, I don't want it to hit the tank)
, but if it gets pressed in the down position while moving the bike around, I don't want it to hit the tank)Thanks for the heads-up re: the thumb lever. I'll be careful of that.
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07-29-2009, 10:28 AM
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I've just started to try out a 7/8th inch o-ring. I added a tab made of electrical tape so I can pretty easily take it back out of the groove between the grip and the bar end. I've only tried it once or twice on short highway stretches but it works well. Gives me a couple of seconds break or to reach into a pocket with my right hand, which is all I want. It is not in the way at all when not in use, it just sits on the bar end and I roll it into position when I want to hold the throttle open for a few seconds.
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07-29-2009, 10:34 AM
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I've just started to try out a 7/8th inch o-ring. I added a tab made of electrical tape so I can pretty easily take it back out of the groove between the grip and the bar end. I've only tried it once or twice on short highway stretches but it works well. Gives me a couple of seconds break or to reach into a pocket with my right hand, which is all I want. It is not in the way at all when not in use, it just sits on the bar end and I roll it into position when I want to hold the throttle open for a few seconds.
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07-29-2009, 10:43 AM
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#19
07-29-2009, 12:10 PM
I use the ThrottleMeister. It took a little bit of messing around with it to get it to work correctly. I like it because it is well hidden
I seldom use it. The speed of the bike changes to much as the grade of the highway changes, while it is locked. I mostly just switch hands and keep my left hand on the throttle while resting my right hand.
I seldom use it. The speed of the bike changes to much as the grade of the highway changes, while it is locked. I mostly just switch hands and keep my left hand on the throttle while resting my right hand.
#20
07-29-2009, 01:36 PM
Throttle Lock
Well all I can say is here's how it's done properly.
Here's ThrottleMeister Specific Link nice bar end sets
Here's ThrottleMeister Specific Link nice bar end sets
Last edited by Sprock; 07-29-2009 at 01:46 PM.