oldsawfiler
Crotch Rocket
Looking to get a bar end throttle lock. Anyone have experience with either the "throttle lock" or the "throttle mistier"? I have the "Cat O-ring" and am NOT interested in the cruse control type.
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bar end throttle control
- Thread starter oldsawfiler
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norm9688
Crotch Rocket
oldsawfiler said:
I've had the Throttlemeister for a few years now looks and works great. I put on the heavy model with the brushed finish.
http://throttlemeister.com/
06conrad
Road Bike
I second Ron on the Throttlemeister.
It was the 2nd farkle I got and the only thing more useful has been the Cee Bailey shield. It is easy to set, easy to override if you need to decelerate quickly, easy to disable and it was easy to install to boot! It is the heavy in black finish and it looks great. 8)
It was the 2nd farkle I got and the only thing more useful has been the Cee Bailey shield. It is easy to set, easy to override if you need to decelerate quickly, easy to disable and it was easy to install to boot! It is the heavy in black finish and it looks great. 8)
norm-9688 said:
Ditto. I've had throttlemeisters on a few bikes. They may take a little to get adjusted correctly and to get use to using. But they work great and look like they belong on the bike. Most people don't even realize there's a throttle lock on the bike. And there's nothing extra in your way. If you don't want a full cruise control, the throttlemeister is the next best thing.
oldsawfiler said:
Here is another choice, I don't have any experience with it, but it gets good reviews
http://www.kaoko.com/c186/GTR1400-Concours.aspx
Ranger Jim
Sport Tourer
I got one from Manic Salamandar (one of our Industry Members). Easy to install, works great, looks great.
taliesin1077
Bicycle
I bought me Throttlemeister last Friday from CASportTouring.com, so I'll let you know when I get them and get them installed. I had a throttle lock on my last bike. I didn't use it a TON, but when I wanted it, it was nice to have. My requirements for throttle-control are simple install, easy use, reliable. To that end, the Audiovox system from Murph's seemed like lots more than I needed, and a MUCH larger install project, so I went with the Throttlemeisters.
On an unrelated note (sorry for the threadjack), I can't recommend CASportTouring.com. No online order status on a website that takes orders is kind of frustrating. They had to special order my Throttlemeisters, which means I'm not going to get them until 2 weeks after I ordered, by their estimation, and they couldn't send along a backorder notification? Now, if I'd ordered these for a ride, I'd be a lot more frustrated. Should have ordered from an Industry Partner or bigger outlet, I know.
Sorry for the mini-rant. I'll post what I think about the Throttlemeisters when I get them installed and used.
On an unrelated note (sorry for the threadjack), I can't recommend CASportTouring.com. No online order status on a website that takes orders is kind of frustrating. They had to special order my Throttlemeisters, which means I'm not going to get them until 2 weeks after I ordered, by their estimation, and they couldn't send along a backorder notification? Now, if I'd ordered these for a ride, I'd be a lot more frustrated. Should have ordered from an Industry Partner or bigger outlet, I know.
Sorry for the mini-rant. I'll post what I think about the Throttlemeisters when I get them installed and used.
oldsawfiler
Crotch Rocket
I am looking at Motorcycle Larry or Manic Salimander. Both are Members with links on the Cogmos page.
oldsawfiler said:
A word of caution: Larry was seriously injured in a bicycle accident. So I don't know if the business is back to running somewhat normal. But I do know that people were having problems getting orders and contacting the company. I would suggest contacting them before ordering to make sure they are up and running!
Cap'n Bob said:
Larry posted on the other COG forum that he is getting better and back to work, don't know if it is limited or full blown
The PO/stealer put them on Vrooomm. They call for using thread locker. Use a small amount ON THE BOLT ONLY!! It's a real PITA to clean out of the mechanism.
It's not a cruise by any stretch. But for that little bit of hands off the throttle during a 'straight and level' stretch, it's really nice.
It's not a cruise by any stretch. But for that little bit of hands off the throttle during a 'straight and level' stretch, it's really nice.
06conrad
Road Bike
Robert_Elliott_GA said:
If you are talking about the throttlemeister. It may jut be too thick of washers. They don't need the handgrip to get friction and locking. They lock up to themselves. Try using a thinner washer. Or to test it take the washers out and you should have no problem locking it up.
oldsawfiler
Crotch Rocket
Looking at mine, it does "lock" on the end of the grip. Someone, maybe the PO maybe me, trimmed the end of my grip and I'm having trouble with it not holding well. It works about as good as the Cat O-ring did. It's OK but could be better.
06conrad
Road Bike
oldsawfiler said:
AHHHH.. Yeah, I guess in that way it does use grip friction. On install on my t-meister I rolled the grip back and put the hub on then rolled the grip back down, the outer lock provides friction to the bushing hub and the hub to grip holds the throttle in position. I guess new grips are in order...
I have a throttlemiester and use it on the open road. I just got something for $20 that someone mentioned on one of the sites that I actually like more.
It is made of plastic, goes around the grip up by the kill switch and you set it but rotating it forward unti it rests on the brake lever. It is easier to override than the t-miesetr.
It is made of plastic, goes around the grip up by the kill switch and you set it but rotating it forward unti it rests on the brake lever. It is easier to override than the t-miesetr.