Throttle lock/ cruise control

[Clvannoy]

what is being used out there ?

 

[johnod]

NEP

Small ,cheap ,easy to install, does the job.

Like this, just need to find the right model for your bike.

https://www.jpcycles.com/product/zz...LxPS0flldE3ZqZahZhcYckcoMhN-N4rEaAkkPEALw_wcB

 

[Steve]

I have never gotten the NEP units to work well, I must not have had the correct model.

For just a few bucks more, I prefer the Vista Universal Throttle Control.

I'll admit that I mixed-and-matched two sets for this. One was chrome, the other was black.
Just seemed to work out that way.

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[Clvannoy]

I had this setup on my Yamaha Warrior and it worked great but on this bike I?m looking something a little more hidden and that nep looks like a winner....thank you for your response

 

[Clvannoy]

Hey john you using this nep setup on stock throttle and grip ? I?ve bought a vista cruise and tried sanding it to work with no luck after making the washer deal ( five dollar cruise control ) on you tube as well....this look promising..thank you for your help

 

[Who Dat?]

I have tried the NEP, too. It was too fiddly trying to work around all the slack in the setting. The whole thing moved between the throttle cables, so could never set the right speed.

 

[johnod]

Hey john you using this nep setup on stock throttle and grip ? I’ve bought a vista cruise and tried sanding it to work with no luck after making the washer deal ( five dollar cruise control ) on you tube as well....this look promising..thank you for your help

Yes stock throttle cables, but not the stock grips any longer. I like the unobtrusiveness of it, and it does the job for me.

 

[Wingsconsin]

I have tried them all over the years -
The only one that seems to kinda work for me s the one STEVE shows --
Vista Universal Throttle Control
It is simple to use and it works to hold the throttle in the same position -
Cruise control ? Nope -- Up hills and down hills you will see the lack of true cruise -
But to rest your hand for a mile or two ..? Perfect

 

[johnod]

I have tried them all over the years -
The only one that seems to kinda work for me s the one STEVE shows --
Vista Universal Throttle Control
It is simple to use and it works to hold the throttle in the same position -
Cruise control ? Nope -- Up hills and down hills you will see the lack of true cruise -
But to rest your hand for a mile or two ..? Perfect

I find a Throttle Rocker relieves a lot of hand tension.

 

[cowboyup3371]

Another vote for the Vista - on all three bikes in my garage

 

[bwringer]

It's very much a personal taste sort of thing.

I find most such widgets too intrusive, but I often have a Throttle Rocker aboard for long trips. Set correctly, it's out of the way in the twisties, but I can easily change hand position and keep the tinglies at bay on the highway.

I've never gotten along with Cramp Busters; I hate how the thing changes position easily if you happen to bump up on it.

I also have the plastic version of the Omni-Cruise I use sometimes on trips. It's easy to remove and install as needed, and generally stays out of the way.
http://www.omni-cruise.com/

The Atlas throttle lock is a relatively new device that has some adherents. I installed one for a friend and he seemed happy with it; it's a very high quality gadget. Expensive, though -- $135.
https://www.atlasthrottlelock.com/

Manic Salamander is no longer in business. They mostly made really, really nice handlebar weights, but one set also functioned as a throttle lock. I still have it installed on my GS850, and it's a great handlebar weight, but I hardly ever use the throttle lock function. Just too awkward to be worth it.

 

[Steve]

I find a Throttle Rocker relieves a lot of hand tension.

Yeah, it relieves a bit of hand tension, but try scratching your right leg. :-k

Things can also get a bit "interesting" if you hit a bump while "relieving tension".
When the bike comes UP and your hand stays in the same place, the throttle is opened a bit.

I have tossed more than one of these into the weeds. :-\\\

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[Dogma]

...

The Atlas throttle lock is a relatively new device that has some adherents. I installed one for a friend and he seemed happy with it; it's a very high quality gadget. Expensive, though -- $135.
https://www.atlasthrottlelock.com/...

For that kind of dough, I want a real cruise control.

Yeah, it relieves a bit of hand tension, but try scratching your right leg. :-k

Things can also get a bit "interesting" if you hit a bump while "relieving tension".
When the bike comes UP and your hand stays in the same place, the throttle is opened a bit.

I have tossed more than one of these into the weeds. :-\\\

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Steve, you're doing it wrong. Those are for relaxing your grip, not your wrist.

Choose what you want from the following list:

NHTSA Rider Assistance Levels
1-Throttle rocker: Relieves grip stress.
2-Throttle lock: Allows relaxation of whole arm for scratching, picking, whatever you want to call it.
3-Cruise control: Allows relaxation of arm and speed monitoring portion of brain. Rider is still responsible for maintaining situational awareness.
4-Honda full self-riding motorcycle technology. Frees the rider to do something else entirely. A better rider in every way that doesn't matter.

 

[johnod]

Yeah, it relieves a bit of hand tension, but try scratching your right leg. :-k

Things can also get a bit "interesting" if you hit a bump while "relieving tension".
When the bike comes UP and your hand stays in the same place, the throttle is opened a bit.

I have tossed more than one of these into the weeds. :-\\\


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I use them in addition to a lock, or cruise control.

I don't understand , how is it any different when hitting a bump, never noticed any such problem.

 

[Rob S.]

In the 1970's there were plenty of tiny ads in the back pages of cycle mags for throttle grips with stiff flaps that rested against the heel of your hand.

Are those still around, or is it one of the devices someone has already mentioned with a new moniker? I don't even remember what they used to be called.

 

[Steve]

Steve, you're doing it wrong. Those are for relaxing your grip, not your wrist.

In the (very) few times I have used one, it did not help much. It then requires arm muscles, rather than wrist muscles to maintain pressure on the tab. Maybe it gets better with practice, but I found it much harder.

For that kind of dough, I want a real cruise control.

I have one, ready to install, as soon as I can find a location for the vacuum actuator.

Choose what you want from the following list:

NHTSA Rider Assistance Levels
1-Throttle rocker: Relieves grip stress.
2-Throttle lock: Allows relaxation of whole arm for scratching, picking, whatever you want to call it.
3-Cruise control: Allows relaxation of arm and speed monitoring portion of brain. Rider is still responsible for maintaining situational awareness.
4-Honda full self-riding motorcycle technology. Frees the rider to do something else entirely. A better rider in every way that doesn't matter.

#1 and #4 don't interest me at all. Currently have #2 on the GS and #3 on the GL.

I don't understand , how is it any different when hitting a bump, never noticed any such problem.

In my experience, with the pressure on the tab, instead of the grip, it was possible for the handlebars to rise into your hand. That action effectively pushes down on the tab, goosing the throttle.

In the 1970's there were plenty of tiny ads in the back pages of cycle mags for throttle grips with stiff flaps that rested against the heel of your hand.

Are those still around, or is it one of the devices someone has already mentioned with a new moniker? I don't even remember what they used to be called.

"Throttle rocker", "Cramp buster", and a few other names all describe the same thing.

All I can say is that it is WONDERFUL that we have choices, it is obvious that we all have different tastes. :encouragement:

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[Rob S.]

That's them!

No vacuum lines, no big vise-grip clamps, no electricity.

Of course, don't take your advice from me. The only cruise control I've ever used has been in cars.

 

[Wingsconsin]

As for me --
The best cruise control is on my Goldwing

BUT -- On the GS850GL I have a combination of these things..

The VISTA Throttle Lock for when I need to scratch , or pick , or ...
The Cramp Buster for the longish highway rides to relax my grip and lessen fatigue;
AND the Buster is removable easily for when I want more precise control (twisty running)

Everyone needs to make their own bike comfortable and usable for themselves --

 

[salty_monk]

I've really only found the cramp busters useful on bigger engine bikes where you can cruise the freeway without too much throttle movement once up to speed. Tried it on the KLR once or twice... useless!

I can't remember the last time I used anything. I've thrown away a couple of Vista & NEP's in my time though....

 

[Dogma]

There's an interesting variety of opinions about the throttle rockers. I see a few people don't feel they don't have sufficiently fine control with them. The first time I tried track riding without it, my throttle control got a lot worse. For me, it's always there; twisties, slab, whatever. I never move it, except for when another rider might be involved. It's my reference for feeling where the throttle is, so every time I grab the throttle, closed is at the same wrist angle, WOT is the same, etc. That said, it did take some experimenting to find a position that worked for me universally. For the initial tries, I set it too high, and it was definitely in the way. The one I bought was also too long, and would catch on my sleeve. I trimmed about 12mm off, IIRC. The versions I've designed and printed for myself I think are smaller than anything on the market. Some of the ones for sale look disturbingly huge, like the Steve showed in his last comment.

I can certainly ride without one, but I prefer not to.