Long Distance Interstate Riding

[mrbill5491]

I hate those things. You can't take your hand away and shake it out or rest it at all. I use these...https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEP-Motorcy...UAAOSw2PtaoVFi...

Adjustable tension, I can shake my hand loose or hang my arm down. Ten times better.

I've had both types of throttle locks on my bike, they both have ended up in the trash. I use the cramp buster, actually I use two of them, one on the left side as well.

[storm 64]

I'm new to this in helmet music/communication system I have. I must admit I kind of like it. Put on Willy Nelson & Friends and your good for about 5 hours. You should see me "air mic" Rhinestone Cowboy as I'm traveling down the highway! Other motorist must think I'm crazy. Yes riding the highway is boring for some, but there are ways to make it fun and interesting. 👍

[Dogma]

And a VERY easy way to lose control.

I absolutely DETEST those contraptions. Yes, they take the strain away from the wrist, but they still require constant attention to hand/arm position. And by the time you finally get it set up in the right position for cruising, it's sticking up too far when you slow down in town. With it sticking up like that, it's WAY too easy to accidentally bump it down, adding a lot of throttle. And I believe that bike has pretty good throttle response.

The only way one of those will end up on my bike is if it's in the trunk or saddlebags. I will NOT put it on the handlebar. And for a few bucks more (~$25 vs. ~$10), you can get the Vista Cruise Control throttle lock. That one will actually let you remove your right hand (momentarily) to scratch your right leg, which is something the Cramp Buster won't allow. The Vista unit does not lock the throttle so hard that it can't be moved, it just keeps it from moving on its own.

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I completely disagree. My preference is the exact opposite. That said, I did trim my first throttle rocker to keep it from catching on my jacket, and now use my own design. It was only a nuisance though. I've never been in danger of losing throttle control. You may have had the wrong intuition about using it. You don't rest your wrist on it. That would indeed be dangerous. It is only a supplement to your grip on the bar. Grip it like normal; you just need to squeeze less.

I dislike throttle locks, but I admit it would be nice to let go once in a while on long slab stints.

Personal preference, I think. But you're also wrong.

[aclaytonb]

+1 on cramp-buster / throttle rocker. Used to ride 100 miles per day back and forth to work - was amazing. I use a thin, longer one on the outside of the grip so its out of the way unless I want it. Never had any control issues.

[earlfor]

I tried the cramp buster and the throttle lock style. I didn't like either. I have bar end weights on the B12, so I made a thick rubber washer that fits between the bar end weight and the rubber handle bar grip. Tightening the bar end weight puts pressure on the end of the rubber grip.
That creates drag and reduces the effort needed to hold the throttle open. I tighten the bar weight until the drag is enough that from mid throttle, if i let go of the throttle, it slowly returns to idle. It takes about 5 seconds to return. At that setting, just the weight of a finger on the throttle is enough to cancel the return and grip required is near zero. It does require that one learn to always twist the throttle to accelerate or slow down since there is no quick return when the throttle is released. It's been like that for ten years and has become automatic to always turn the throttle in either direction to precisely where I want it.

[wymple]

You can do exactly the same thing with the adjustable throttle lock, and more if you wish.

[Charlie G]

And a VERY easy way to lose control.

I absolutely DETEST those contraptions. Yes, they take the strain away from the wrist, but they still require constant attention to hand/arm position. And by the time you finally get it set up in the right position for cruising, it's sticking up too far when you slow down in town. With it sticking up like that, it's WAY too easy to accidentally bump it down, adding a lot of throttle. And I believe that bike has pretty good throttle response.

The only way one of those will end up on my bike is if it's in the trunk or saddlebags. I will NOT put it on the handlebar. And for a few bucks more (~$25 vs. ~$10), you can get the Vista Cruise Control throttle lock. That one will actually let you remove your right hand (momentarily) to scratch your right leg, which is something the Cramp Buster won't allow. The Vista unit does not lock the throttle so hard that it can't be moved, it just keeps it from moving on its own.

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Sometimes Steve, you're hard to live with......

[johnod]

Earplugs, it's been said i know, but you won't believe the difference.

BUT you will find yourself riding faster if you don't keep an eye on the speedo.

[ddaniels]

Check out "Throttlemeister". A very nice throttle locking mechanism. It replaces the right hand side bar end weight.

[Steve]

Sometimes Steve, you're hard to live with......

I know the feeling. Sometimes it's VERY hard to live with myself.

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[Steve]

Earplugs, it's been said i know, but you won't believe the difference.

BUT you will find yourself riding faster if you don't keep an eye on the speedo.

I even tried earplugs on the Wing. Didn't think it would make much difference, since the bike is already quiet, but it's almost scary how much quieter it got. It's pretty much the difference of riding in a car with the windows open, then rolling them up. The only thing that kept my speed in check is the electronic cruise control on the Wing. Yes, electronic, just like a car. Adds throttle to maintain speed going up hill, backs off a bit when going down.

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[Steve]

Check out "Throttlemeister". A very nice throttle locking mechanism. It replaces the right hand side bar end weight.

Just make sure you are sitting down when you see the price.

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[cowboyup3371]

I saw the price of the throttlemeister and don't want to play with that right now. I am wearing ear plugs now since the air over the shield is so loud and though it's not quiet, it's much easier to think.

I'm going out to Iron Pony to get a vista cruise like what I have on my 550 probably this weekend. The few highway rides I have done (did another tonight) have been okay but pretty short so hopefully I can put more miles in this weekend.

[earlfor]

Just make sure you are sitting down when you see the price.

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As opposed to a rubber compression washer between the grip and bar end that for 25 cents, does the same thing. LOL

[Steve]

Besides the price on the Throttlemeister, I had trouble trying to activate the blasted thing while maintaining throttle setting. I just can't see using one on a daily basis.

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