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Farkles, Gear & Accessories => Farkles and Gear General Section => Topic started by: Dick B "Yewie" on February 28, 2013, 11:04:25 AM
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I am sure I have seen threads on this topic at various times but can't easily find them. I am looking at fitting a throttle lock and am considering the Throttlemeister from Motorcycle Larry. They seem a bit dear (circa $150). Does anyone have one of these? What other types of throttle locks are used by forum members?
Cheers
DickB :rd13 (the fast colour!)
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I use a Neps throttle lock. I got here in Oz, Streak should be able to tell you the supplier.
NEP Throttle Lock (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a8BAiRZJeE#)
I use it and a crampbuster which I purchased off Amazon (great piece of kit)
http://www.crampbuster.com/ (http://www.crampbuster.com/)
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/ThrottlelockampCrampbuster001_zps5db487f3.jpg)
You may just see a black cable tie around the bottom of the throttle lock, the cable tie holds the throttle lock to the two accelerator points and stops alot of free play. I did this as I would engage the throttle lock at 110kph and noticed when I let go of the grip the speed would change, this cable tie has minimise this greatly. I have a mate that using Stinky Pete's method and loves it (he has rubber grips)
Cheers
Dave
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This is the NEP throttle lock I have in my watch list on e-bay......
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271136291190?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271136291190?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
At the moment I use this Vista lock......but it's been on the bike nearly seven years and needs replacing. I'm still decinding which way to go at the moment.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Sound-Off-Recreational-MCVICO-Vista-Cruise-Control-Throttle-Lock-/271136291152?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f20fb7950 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Sound-Off-Recreational-MCVICO-Vista-Cruise-Control-Throttle-Lock-/271136291152?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f20fb7950)
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:thumb :thumb
http://www.aussiebiker.com.au/catalog.php?category=NEP%20Cruise%20Controls (http://www.aussiebiker.com.au/catalog.php?category=NEP%20Cruise%20Controls)
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Have a read of this topic which has some options. http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=354.msg11547#msg11547 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=354.msg11547#msg11547)
You will find a reference to my 50c cable tie throttle lock, which works a treat.
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I had an MCL Throttlemeister on my ST1100 and found it to be quite good. It replaces the RH bar end balance and is easy to set and, using light friction, adjust. Like all MCL items, it's machined to a very high standard.
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Yewie , other options include the Go Cruise.....$22.50 on evilbay or the O'ring method.....$1 or the Vista at about $49....
:beer
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I have the NEP, it needed a little modifying to fit. Its cheap and effective. Of course cruise contril would be better.
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I use a $10 Throttlerocker for low speeds and McCruise for the out of town stuff. The throttle rocker works a treat and is easy to get off ebay or direct off throttlerocker.com.au
Cheers
:slvr13
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I've got both a Go Cruise for longer distances and a Throttlerocker for short stuff. Both are brilliant, cheap and very effective. :thumbs
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I've got the brakeaway, I highly recommend it. Has some built in safety.
http://youtu.be/7aKh2S-FlBM (http://youtu.be/7aKh2S-FlBM)
http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/ (http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/)
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I have to agree with Sabie, I had the Brakeaway on the 1100, now owned by Wild Rose, it is an excellent unit, I replaced it with MCCruise for Middleton, now I can't attend. I have had Vista and a few others over the years but IMO the Brakeaway is the best of the bunch.
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Thanks guys,
Plenty to choose from in that little lot. I never knew there were so many options. Another big tick for the Forum. :thumbs
Cheers
DickB :rd13
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:think1 whats the one that looks like a spanner
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I'm looking forward to fitting the Breakaway throttle lock I got of Yorkie
I went for a ride with Redline and he showed me his and loved it
I presently have a throttlemeister and has nothing on the Breakaway
I would love to have fitted a McCruise control but not as cleaver as Yorkie and fit it myself..
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:think1 whats the one that looks like a spanner
this one? http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html (http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html)
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:think1 whats the one that looks like a spanner
this one? [url]http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html[/url] ([url]http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html[/url])
That's exactly the same way my "cable-tie" throttle control works.
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I am sure I have seen threads on this topic at various times but can't easily find them. I am looking at fitting a throttle lock and am considering the Throttlemeister from Motorcycle Larry. They seem a bit dear (circa $150). Does anyone have one of these? What other types of throttle locks are used by forum members?
Cheers
DickB :rd13 (the fast colour!)
I have one of these DickB, works good and looks good, just remove your bar ends and fit the new ones easy. You wouldn't know you had a throttle lock by looking at them.
Cheers :blk13
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Thaks again everyone. I have gone for the MCL Throttlemeister as it is easy to install, I liked the looks of it and it seems to work ok.
Cheers
DickB :rd13
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:think1 whats the one that looks like a spanner
this one? [url]http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html[/url] ([url]http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html[/url])
That's exactly the same way my "cable-tie" throttle control works.
Thats a good simple and effectice system that i also use
Mines just black :blu13
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I see nobody mentioned 'Kaoko Cruise Controls' out of South Africa....
http://www.kaoko.com/ (http://www.kaoko.com/)
Works great on my ST1300
Available in Austrailia here.... http://www.cruisingbikers.com.au/ (http://www.cruisingbikers.com.au/)
Brian
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Yeah Brian they to are a good product :thumbsup
Took 3 drunken blokes an hour to install mine......1 sober bloke could have it done in 10 minutes :whistle
Cheers
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At the moment I use this Vista lock......but it's been on the bike nearly seven years and needs replacing. I'm still deciding which way to go at the moment.
https://www.aerostich.com/vista-cruise-control.html (https://www.aerostich.com/vista-cruise-control.html)
This little unit just keeps on working even better after I put these grips on as they're a couple mm shorter than OEM ones. Paid $20.00 for it in 2006 so I think that's quite good value.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4446/23620322818_c43d00fa2e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BZfk49)2013-03-13 Blue Hand Grips (1) (https://flic.kr/p/BZfk49) by Alan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152195423@N05/), on Flickr
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I just fitted a Kaoko throttle lock, and so far it seems really good... Certainly makes the longer runs nicer :)
I see nobody mentioned 'Kaoko Cruise Controls' out of South Africa....
[url]http://www.kaoko.com/[/url] ([url]http://www.kaoko.com/[/url])
Works great on my ST1300
Available in Austrailia here.... [url]http://www.cruisingbikers.com.au/[/url] ([url]http://www.cruisingbikers.com.au/[/url])
Brian
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I've had a Kaoko fitted for the past few years and they work perfectly, but I very seldom use it, only because we don't have very many long straight stretches of road in Tassie!! :grin
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I've had a Kaoko fitted for the past few years and they work perfectly, but I very seldom use it, only because we don't have very many long straight stretches of road in Tassie!! :grin
I have one very similar to Alan's, not sure what brand. It gets lots of use, not many bends to worry about up here......