Cruiser speed at no cost, effective and simple

[2kwacks]

This is a simple, cheap, safe.. and it do the job!

Found in the local MC Pusher-shop for about 20,-         

that looks like somethink you would scratch your "SUSINES" with

[Rusty]

Don't like the look of them ... a bit too gynaecological to me !!!!

[2kwacks]

Don't like the look of them ... a bit too gynaecological to me !!!!

Mr Rusty..  that's a big word just give us a minute to look up it  look it up

[Rusty]

    My late father was one of them ... it's the only reason I can spell it right first time ! 

[beegee]

got it  !!  ...   although.. maybe the colour fits better : http://www.tradeindia.com/fp509713/Gynaecology-Instrument.html   

ps MG, I like the idea how things can be fixed easy ; doesn't harm if you have a easybikingroad of 50 miles straight ahead with no traffic...  but here in little belgium that doesn't exist... pitty ;-)

Mr Rusty..  that's a big word just give us a minute to look up it  look it up

[Debs]

 

[Boomer]

You spent £1000s on buying the bike, so why fit a cheap throttle lock when so many decent ones already exist in several price brackets.

Cheapest is the plastic "throttle rockers" which clip around the throttle and you rest your wrist on the tang to hold the throttle in place. $10
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/13/121/56651/ITEM/Kuryakyn-Throttle-Rocker.aspx?SiteID=SLI|Throttle%20Control&WT.MC_ID=10010
Also available are the friction grip type that rest against your brake lever to hold the throttle in place.
Effective but dangerous as both these types can jam the throttle.

Then there is a the Vista Cruise style for $25-$35
http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?store_code=CST&screen=PROD&product_code=16022

For $120 you can get the ThrottleMeister (what I have fitted to my GTR1000, and also fits the 1400) or the Manic Salamander.
http://throttlemeister.com/
http://www.manicsalamander.com
I like this type of Throttle Lock as it is all but invisible and the throttle can be easily closed or adjusted when it is "locked".
This is a true hands-off throttle lock where many of the others are merely a different way to hold the throttle.

You can get Electronic Cruise Control systems from $170 to £500.
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=130_133&products_id=422
http://www.motorcyclecruise.co.uk/
http://www.mccruise.com/
These are by no means safer than the throttle locks as in some circumstances they can actually jam your throttle open and cannot be overridden.
If you don't believe me just Google "runaway cruise control". They will turn off when you brake and will hold a constant speed where a throttle lock will slow down when going uphill.

Finally, if you absolutely insist on being a cheapskate then this is for you.
http://www.ofb.net/~sethml/motorcycle/throttle-lock/
or you can just buy an O-ring that rests on your bar-end when not in use and jams between the grip and bar-end to lock the throttle.
This bright Yellow one is popular
http://www.tornadoparts.com/servlet/the-50/CAT-Silicone-ORing-8M4991/Detail

Remember, a throttle lock is dangerous so PAY ATTENTION.
Please only use on motorways, empty straight roads and nowhere else.
I've already been to enough funerals.

[Debs]

I have the Throttlemeister and like it a lot..

I dont use it that often but I find its good to use for when my wrist is aching from holding the throttle open.

[O.C.]

The BMW K1300 that I owned came with Cruise Control as standard, it worked very well, but frankly I thought it was a pain in the arse so it rarely got used, I suppose that being a grumpy olde git I'm used to bikes without this feature 

[MGvalerio]

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I've already been to enough funerals.

Luckily I have not given the bum??
But cruise control I have 2 hours on my GTR 1400 ABS, the second is from bums like me ... because it is at no cost.




MGvalerio.

[Lonewolf]

Luckily I have not given the bum! 
That has to be the quote of the month.

[MGvalerio]

Luckily I have not given the bum! 
That has to be the quote of the month.

Traduzione di Google.
That has to be the quote of the month .   :Ho vinto qualcosa!!!

MGvalerio.

[2kwacks]

MGvalerio .. sembri un ragazzo molto bello che piace solo modding sua moto. proprio come l'auto "semi" full state a modded era un'idea interessante, ma innocuo, quindi mi scuso se sembra che io ho messo in ridicolo il tuo cruise control fai da te, ma attraverso l'esperienza passata con i controlli da crociera che ho provato, che don 't hanno varie caratteristiche di sicurezza costruito pollici. come auto tagliate quando i freni vengono applicati o quando la frizione è disinserita o che non sono stati professionali e appositamente progettato per questo specifico moto, a mio parere non sarebbe sicuro. quindi non offendetevi per quello che diciamo tutti qui! è solo battute, ma in cui la sicurezza è concearned sulle moto siamo tutti e giustamente, molto cauto.

[MGvalerio]

MGvalerio .. sembri un ragazzo molto bello che piace solo modding sua moto. proprio come l'auto "semi" full state a modded era un'idea interessante, ma innocuo, quindi mi scuso se sembra che io ho messo in ridicolo il tuo cruise control fai da te, ma attraverso l'esperienza passata con i controlli da crociera che ho provato, che don 't hanno varie caratteristiche di sicurezza costruito pollici. come auto tagliate quando i freni vengono applicati o quando la frizione è disinserita o che non sono stati professionali e appositamente progettato per questo specifico moto, a mio parere non sarebbe sicuro. quindi non offendetevi per quello che diciamo tutti qui! è solo battute, ma in cui la sicurezza è concearned sulle moto siamo tutti e giustamente, molto cauto.

2kwacks 
I copy and paste all your say, rightly security first.
My cruise is the result of my passion for doing, plus they are illegal and not to be imitated, I must admit that mechanically work well, but you need to have when you go in motion the brain always well lit.

MGvalerio.

[Max Way]

Just my 2c worth - when I let go of the grip I want the throttle to snap shut instantly. I don't want  to have to fiddle with a bolt, wind it back against friction or any other impediment - just snap shut.

I tried one of those cheap plastic throttle locks and promptly threw it in the bin. When I ride ( apart from accelerating through the gears, overtaking etc ) I pretty much just have both palms loosely draped on the grips, not wrapped around the grips in death grip - I think this helps with not creating discomfort in my hands / wrists etc as well as better for bike control. If I do need to rest the throttle hand for a few sec just pull in the clutch and flex the right hand.

Having stated my dislike of such devices I realise many people like them and I think MGV's effort looks quite good for what it is - but really anything that stops the throttle closing by default seems wrong, you wouldn't disconnect your throttle return spring would you ?

End of rant - to each their own, ride your bike your way and be happy.

Regards

Max