hi all
forgive me if i get this wrong but this is my first go at this!
i have been looking at purchasing a throttle lock set for my 02 bus but not sure. i was also contemplating new grips while i was at it. i am looking at doing some long rides so thought this may be the wayto go?
any thoughts or recommendations would be great!
dave
Hold it flat!
But welcome and check out the "Melbourne wednesday-lattes" thread in the talking not riding, hang on that's the "Riding not talking" section and come meet up with a few of us melb boyz one week.
(21-05-2011, 01:02pm)BJK1 Wrote: [ -> ]Hold it flat!
But welcome and check out the "Melbourne wednesday-lattes" thread in the talking not riding, hang on that's the "Riding not talking" section and come meet up with a few of us melb boyz one week.
thanks mate will check it out.
A throttle lock is a MUST if you're travelling. It's not cruise control because the bike will always slow down or speed up a bit when you lock it. It also needs to be adjusted so it's very easy to wind the throttle off against it with no real force. But fantastic to give your right hand a shake or rest for 30 seconds or so.
This is what I use. It is a generic that I've had on my bike for about 10 years. Cost me $12 at the time. I assume most bike shops ould still have them, or could get them.
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I used to be able to attach to the bike or remove in about 30 seconds, but over time the pin died, hence the screw. It now takes the time to get the screwdriver out of the tool kit as well as about 30 seconds. Ideal for when you forget to take it off at a trackday! - you are not allowed on a track with any type of throttle lock.
I wouldn't be without it.
Hi Dave,i have used the O ring throttle lock on my bikes ,i found them on E Bay in the USA when i was looking for cruise control for my dad to use on his Burgman ,they are a couple of dollars plus postage or you may be able to get them here ,i have found they work well they just reduce the throttle return enough to be able to stretch your hand and you can still shut the throttle down without having to disengage anything .cheers Ride Safe Paul .
(21-05-2011, 02:48pm)Ward P Wrote: [ -> ]A throttle lock is a MUST if you're travelling. It's not cruise control because the bike will always slow down or speed up a bit when you lock it. It also needs to be adjusted so it's very easy to wind the throttle off against it with no real force. But fantastic to give your right hand a shake or rest for 30 seconds or so.
This is what I use. It is a generic that I've had on my bike for about 10 years. Cost me $12 at the time. I assume most bike shops ould still have them, or could get them.
I used to be able to attach to the bike or remove in about 30 seconds, but over time the pin died, hence the screw. It now takes the time to get the screwdriver out of the tool kit as well as about 30 seconds. Ideal for when you forget to take it off at a trackday! - you are not allowed on a track with any type of throttle lock.
I wouldn't be without it.
If You want to do it properly & are not a cheap bastard (No offence Wardy) , Get a proper one , Throttlemeister ,they work by twisting the bar end to lock/unlock ,about $150 But way better than those nasty plastic thing's .Wouldn't do Tathra without one 4500 km trip .
(21-05-2011, 03:48pm)Greeny_SA Wrote: [ -> ] (21-05-2011, 02:48pm)Ward P Wrote: [ -> ]A throttle lock is a MUST if you're travelling. It's not cruise control because the bike will always slow down or speed up a bit when you lock it. It also needs to be adjusted so it's very easy to wind the throttle off against it with no real force. But fantastic to give your right hand a shake or rest for 30 seconds or so.
This is what I use. It is a generic that I've had on my bike for about 10 years. Cost me $12 at the time. I assume most bike shops ould still have them, or could get them.
I used to be able to attach to the bike or remove in about 30 seconds, but over time the pin died, hence the screw. It now takes the time to get the screwdriver out of the tool kit as well as about 30 seconds. Ideal for when you forget to take it off at a trackday! - you are not allowed on a track with any type of throttle lock.
I wouldn't be without it.
If You want to do it properly & are not a cheap bastard (No offence Wardy) , Get a proper one , Throttlemeister ,they work by twisting the bar end to lock/unlock ,about $150 But way better than those nasty plastic thing's .Wouldn't do Tathra without one 4500 km trip .
+ 1
(21-05-2011, 03:48pm)Greeny_SA Wrote: [ -> ] (21-05-2011, 02:48pm)Ward P Wrote: [ -> ]A throttle lock is a MUST if you're travelling. It's not cruise control because the bike will always slow down or speed up a bit when you lock it. It also needs to be adjusted so it's very easy to wind the throttle off against it with no real force. But fantastic to give your right hand a shake or rest for 30 seconds or so.
This is what I use. It is a generic that I've had on my bike for about 10 years. Cost me $12 at the time. I assume most bike shops ould still have them, or could get them.
I used to be able to attach to the bike or remove in about 30 seconds, but over time the pin died, hence the screw. It now takes the time to get the screwdriver out of the tool kit as well as about 30 seconds. Ideal for when you forget to take it off at a trackday! - you are not allowed on a track with any type of throttle lock.
I wouldn't be without it.
If You want to do it properly & are not a cheap bastard (No offence Wardy) , Get a proper one , Throttlemeister ,they work by twisting the bar end to lock/unlock ,about $150 But way better than those nasty plastic thing's .Wouldn't do Tathra without one 4500 km trip .
I use the O ring because I AM A CHEAP BASTARD !
(21-05-2011, 03:59pm)TCB Wrote: [ -> ] (21-05-2011, 03:48pm)Greeny_SA Wrote: [ -> ] (21-05-2011, 02:48pm)Ward P Wrote: [ -> ]A throttle lock is a MUST if you're travelling. It's not cruise control because the bike will always slow down or speed up a bit when you lock it. It also needs to be adjusted so it's very easy to wind the throttle off against it with no real force. But fantastic to give your right hand a shake or rest for 30 seconds or so.
This is what I use. It is a generic that I've had on my bike for about 10 years. Cost me $12 at the time. I assume most bike shops ould still have them, or could get them.
I used to be able to attach to the bike or remove in about 30 seconds, but over time the pin died, hence the screw. It now takes the time to get the screwdriver out of the tool kit as well as about 30 seconds. Ideal for when you forget to take it off at a trackday! - you are not allowed on a track with any type of throttle lock.
I wouldn't be without it.
If You want to do it properly & are not a cheap bastard (No offence Wardy) , Get a proper one , Throttlemeister ,they work by twisting the bar end to lock/unlock ,about $150 But way better than those nasty plastic thing's .Wouldn't do Tathra without one 4500 km trip .
I use the O ring because I AM A CHEAP BASTARD !
Not cheap - I'd prefer "being moneywise" we would just like to invest our hard earned in more meaningfull vocations . . . like bourbon
Hi Ward P,I like your train of thought being"money wise" that is the terrific thing about this forum , mates helping mates make a decision on getting bits for their bikes
.in relation to a throttle lock i have seen on E BAY a company that manufactures a clamp on arm that attaches to the throttle grip ,twist the throttle and the arm then rests on the front brake lever ,you can over ride the throttle lock by closing down the throttle as per normal ,i think it was around $30 .cheers Paul.
(21-05-2011, 03:48pm)Greeny_SA Wrote: [ -> ]If You want to do it properly & are not a cheap bastard (No offence Wardy) , Get a proper one ,
GREENY!!!
Yep . . . I do take offence to that. My parents were indeed married at the time of conception. I also carry very close family traits to my father - my uncle was nowhere near at the time - so bastard is far from correct!!!!
. . . as for being cheap - well as far as I can tell I owe Simmo at least 4 cans of southern at Tathra for some blinker lenses, and Bazman (whoa) at least a bottle of Bourbon from PI. - so yeah you can have that one!!
Would that make you a legitimate cheapskate Ward?
Doesn't anyone do the fast idle mod for Cruise control anymore ?? costs 2 mins and doesn't have to be removed for trackdays...
editing for fat fingers ;)
(21-05-2011, 10:35pm)Maj Wrote: [ -> ]Dopesn't anyone do the fast idle mod for Cruise control anymore ?? costs 2 mins and doesn't have to be removed for trackdays...
+1
I have similar to Wards NEP is brand (of mine anyway) and it is the easiest and most effective in my opinion because all you need is flick of thumb and it does not slip with bike vibrations when locked and throttle unaffected when disengaged and it does not interfere with handgrip area unlike Vista which was hopeless