Throttle Lock

[zuziel]

I have a 2008 manual clutch. What throttle lock has worked for you?

 

[Checkswrecks]

On a 2-word search, I got a 5-page list of threads. It largely comes down to whether you want to use your thumb or the heel of your hand.

 

[jnor]

I've had throttle locks on a couple of bikes, but they about half "spook" me. The best one (and most expensive) I've had was a Throttlemiester. The cheapest was an 1 1/8" o-ring.

I've since started using a Cramp buster, or throttle rocker (about $12.00) I take it off when in town riding, and use it on the highway...they work great.

 

[Capt. Bob]

Brake A Way

 

[Brian B]

I use a Vista Cruise and have had no problems. It doesn't maintain speed very well on hills unless you are going 85+ but works great on fairly flat roads.

 

[zuziel]

Thanks for all the advice. I will order something today. Not sure just yet.

 

[GPRIDER]

Just installed a vista cruise on my new 08. I had one on my 04 and liked it enough to buy another.

GP

 

[SkooterG]

Just installed a vista cruise on my new 08. I had one on my 04 and liked it enough to buy another.
GP

Now that's a wise man right there. Good advice indeed.

Don't even get me started on that POS Throttlemeister.

 

[beemerdons]

Hmmm..SkooterG is slowing down with age. Took him 6:22 hours to squeal like a sniveling little bitch about Throttlemeister!

 

[Captain FJR]

Add my vote for the Brakeaway. There's no substitute for quality.

 

[fattymoon]

Throttle rocker. It's on all the time. Love this low tech solution.

 

[Fred W]

Throttle rocker. It's on all the time. Love this low tech solution.

+1 on the Throttle rocker. Once you get used to it you'll never want to ride without one. The best one (for me) is the older original style that is all plastic and just slips over the grip. It can then be rotated clockwise around the grip at any time, but self-clamps and grabs when rotated CCW. This allows you to adjust the angle of it on the fly. The newer style (Throttle Rocker II) with the velcro straps are a little trickier to adjust while riding.

I also have an AudioVox CCS-100 installed, which is fantastic for monotonous highway cruising, but the Throttle Rocker helps relieve wrist fatigue even on the back roads when you can't/don't want to use the CC.

Some folks don't like them, they say they get in the way, but I find that once you have ridden with one for a while that you don't even notice it is there.

 

[ShawnKing]

+1 on the Throttle rocker.

+2.

The newer style (Throttle Rocker II) with the velcro straps are a little trickier to adjust while riding.

Yeah, I don't like that new design.

I find that once you have ridden with one for a while that you don't even notice it is there.

Agreed. The reverse is true too. The few times I've ridden without it I really notice it's *not* there.

 

[Solo]

Another vote for a throttle rocker--I have the velcro type, but it doesn't bother me because it seldom needs adjustment. I also have a BrakeAway lock, which takes some putzing with to get just right, but when you do it does its job very well.

 

[phil]

With any throttle lock, you are going to have your bike slowing down up to 10 mph on uphills, and speeding up by 10-15 mph on downhills. I just finished following a Gold Wing, with electronic cruise, for many thousands of miles on a tour. I now want the real thing, instead of the Throttlemeister, which must be constantly adjusted to compensate for grade. I'll sell my Throttlemeister for $85 plus shipping. Phil

 

[Capt. Bob]

With any throttle lock, you are going to have your bike slowing down up to 10 mph on uphills, and speeding up by 10-15 mph on downhills. I just finished following a Gold Wing, with electronic cruise, for many thousands of miles on a tour. I now want the real thing, instead of the Throttlemeister, which must be constantly adjusted to compensate for grade. I'll sell my Throttlemeister for $85 plus shipping. Phil

That's one of the nice things about the Brake A Way.

Once set, you can adjust your speed up or down (within reason) for just that purpose.. with the throttle, not the lock.

Just like you do when riding.

Down sides...Yes, you have to physically turn (slightly) your throttle to accomplish the above and the cost.

 

[Fred W]

With any throttle lock, you are going to have your bike slowing down up to 10 mph on uphills, and speeding up by 10-15 mph on downhills. I just finished following a Gold Wing, with electronic cruise, for many thousands of miles on a tour. I now want the real thing, instead of the Throttlemeister, which must be constantly adjusted to compensate for grade. I'll sell my Throttlemeister for $85 plus shipping. Phil

That's one of the nice things about the Brake A Way.

Once set, you can adjust your speed up or down (within reason) for just that purpose.. with the throttle, not the lock.

Just like you do when riding.

Down sides...Yes, you have to physically turn (slightly) your throttle to accomplish the above and the cost.

Actually, any of the throttle locks (including the throttlemeister) have that "feature". I think it's partly for safety as you would definitely want to be able to force the throttle closed in an emergency.

 

[Harald]

With any throttle lock, you are going to have your bike slowing down up to 10 mph on uphills, and speeding up by 10-15 mph on downhills. I just finished following a Gold Wing, with electronic cruise, for many thousands of miles on a tour. I now want the real thing, instead of the Throttlemeister, which must be constantly adjusted to compensate for grade. I'll sell my Throttlemeister for $85 plus shipping. Phil

ditto on that post. I've had throttle locks on various bikes, but unless you live in Florida they won't maintain speed (and even in FL there's overpasses and passing trucks). I've found This to be an awesome solution.

 

[NMdcporter]

Just put a throttle lock on mine, did a nice 270 mile ride piece of cake. I also have a throttle rocker that I put on occationally. Both low tec but work fine and as others have mentioned you do lose speed climbing (not a big deal to me).