| Author | Message | ||
     Nm5150 |
Anyone put a Throttlemiester on their 1125r?Any tips on installation?I think Santa will be bringing me one  Thanks, Cavedug | ||
| Mhpalin |
I don't know about the r but with the cr you need the 14 mm shaft and you have to drill the bars so check the inside of your bars Mike | ||
| Misterrich |
I have it on my 2008 1125r. was an easy install and it works great. Just had to pop the end caps off the handle bars. Carefull they are plastic and will destroy easy. | ||
| Jdugger |
I have them on my street bike and have come to not really like them as the throttle lock is constantly coming on when I don't want it, so I'm always having to roll it back in the middle of spirited rides. If I bought them again, I'd go for the non-throttle lock ones -- it's a useless feature, anyway. Originally, I bought them for my ST1300, but when I sold that bike I moved them over to the street 1125r. | ||
| Cmmfiremedic |
I have one on my R and im very happy with it. The last trip I took I was able to leave it locked for nearly 100 miles and rested my hand. | ||
| Keef |
i have them on all of my ridable buell's, on the 1125cr with 2010 bars it takes a little extra work but i installed them on it too  | ||
| Roadrash1 |
I have one that I used on all my Asian bikes. But they all had the barend held on with the single long screw. Is there some kind of adapter for the Buell (screwless)? I can't find much on the throtlemeister website about it. Since I already have the ends, I'd like to use them without spend too much more $. -roadrash1 | ||
| Nxtr |
I have one, it works great, but very seldom do I use it. I pulled it off and replaced with Rhino weighted ends. I planned on selling it but never got around to it, so now that you all reminded me, check the classifieds... V/R, Nick | ||
| Nm5150 |
Thanks for all the replies.I guess I ought to let Santa know that is what I want for Christmas.I haven't had a throttle lock in a long time and I don't really care for those paddle looking thingies I have seen.The last one I had was a cam lock kind of thing that fit between the grip and the switch cluster and it worked well but the throttlemiester looks like a better idea to me and I get new bar end weights to boot. | ||
| Kirb |
I have a Throttlemiester on my '99M2 and FJR1300 (moved from my ST1100) and love them. I use them quite a bit on long trips, but I don't see a use for them if you are not logging a lot of highway miles. I have had them for over 10 years and never had the problem of them turning on when not needed. They just have to be adjusted correctly (this sometimes takes a bit of tinkering). | ||
| Ccryder |
They work great for me for the last 250,000+ s'miles. Can't think of any reason to change. Btw, my 1125rt has 31,000+ s'miles.  This is the style I installed. Time4dinner (Message edited by ccryder on December 22, 2009) | ||
| Nm5150 |
Thanks for the pic cc.That is what I have coming.Any tips on istallation would be greatly appreciated.1125R....T?? | ||
| Jaimec |
Yeah, I have them on my 1125R. They work great. Only use them to momentarily hold the throttle while I rest my right hand and shake some blood back into it. The extra weight helps damp out vibration, too. | ||
| Ccryder |
They are kinda a pain to set up initially. I usually set mine up so there is a little drag even relased since they seem to push the grip back slightly in a day or so of using. After that it will free up and the throttle will close w/o any issues. Especially on the left hand side use Loctite on the bolt otherwise it may work loose (mine did but I got waaay lucky and found it). After you play with the right side for a few weeks I would use a little Loctite on that side too. Time4Sleep. Neil S. | ||
| Jaimec |
Mine came with Loctite with specific directions to use it on installation. | ||
| Steeleagle |
Anybody using the Throttlemeister with Buell heated grips? I'm trying to get the courage to try and slip the TM friction disc thingy UNDER the right grip and have concerns about FUBARing the heating elements. Anybody been there? | ||
| Jdugger |
I've got the heated grips and TMs here. Works fine unless you are in the high twisties when the throttle lock slowly comes on just as a result of being on and off the gas all the time. | ||
| Steeleagle |
So are the heating elements integral to the grips and you cut under the grips as I did the standard grips? I get the impression that the aftermarket heaters are under the grips. When I start prying and knifing under the grip I don't need to worry about accidentally slicing an element, or is the heater circuit far enough off the end that the TM piece clears it? (Sorry if this is slightly off-topic.) BTW I love both the heaters AND the Throttlemeister. (Just not at the same time...yet.) I just have to tell myself that I need to disengage the TM before I pull in the clutch so I don't hear this high, whining sound from buzzing an unloaded engine. It's just a throttle lock. Similar to what Fiat had as a "cruise control" on my old Fiat 850 Spider. Simple, but it works to maintain throttle position, not necessarily speed. (Message edited by steeleagle on December 24, 2009) | ||
| Petebueller |
Don't try to put the collar under the grip. The TM will work against the end of the throttle tube; its just a bit more playing around to adjust without the collar. | ||
| Jaimec |
I didn't bother with the collar (I have the heated grips too). The heated grips seem to be made of hard plastic, not soft rubber, so you can't get the collar under there anyway. The Throttlemeister works just fine against the grip itself. Since I hold the bars towards the inside, I've never had the "throttle lock slowly come on." If you hold more towards the outside you might. | ||
| Steeleagle |
Don't try to put the collar under the grip. Good call. I'll give it a go. Thanks for the tip. | ||
| Petebueller |
I've got the heated grips and TMs here. Works fine unless you are in the high twisties when the throttle lock slowly comes on just as a result of being on and off the gas all the time. Jdugger. That may be caused by a different problem and may be easy to cure. I read a post on another site where the guy had a problem with it creeping on. He found that internally it has a heavier section on one side. On some that turn a little bit freer if this heavy part is slightly rearward of the top of the bar it could start to creep on. He found that by loosening it off, rotating it slightly forward, and then readjusting he cured the problem. | ||
| Ccryder |
Pete: That's the first I have heard of that issue. Because of the mounting method the TM might not be centered in the bar and the TM cam may not make even contact. I've never had an issue with mine slowly coming on in the last 250,000 miles or so. Maybe it's just because my hands are not huge. YRMV. Neil S. | ||
| Petebueller |
I found the link Neil http://www.fjr1300.info/howto/throttlemeister.html I have sold hundreds of TMs without this being a problem. I have noticed recently that there is a mark on the inside surface of the cruise and I wonder if this could be used to determine the heavy side. | ||
| Jdugger |
I think my issue is related to how I use the throttle. I hold the bars by the outsides with the bar end near the palm of my hands -- for better leverage -- and grab and twist to get throttle, but release my grip to let off the throttle. A handful of good twisties later, and you have slowly worked the bar end into the throttle locked position, without equal actions to "unwind it". In the high twisties, it's annoying, because every so often you have to make a significant effort to "roll the lock back" a few turns. I'm actually shocked no one else runs into this. I've had to set mine up so even when in the full lock position, they don't provide any friction on the throttle -- basically rendering the throttle lock functionality harmless/useless. I don't see how throttle locks work at all on bikes honestly. Even on my ST1300 that I first bought them for, I would be doing 45 up a hill and 100+ down. It's worthless to maintain speed for anything longer than just enough time to scratch your balls. They do a nice job of damping bar vibes, though. | ||
| Ccryder |
Jim you are correct, if you are not on pretty level ground your speed will vary greatly and they do dampen the bar vibes. Even with those limitations they do give you enough break to shake your hand out or clear your visor. Scratching other parts of your body is up to you. Later Neil S. | ||
| Jaimec |
Remember: They are a throttle lock, NOT a cruise control. There's a reason they're so much cheaper than a real electronic cruise control. I just have 'em for resting my right hand (and shaking a little circulation back in them) for long stretches of highway. I've no illusions that it'll be even CLOSE to the cruise control on my K1200LT. | ||
| Zac4mac |
My right hand falls asleep no matter what, due to an injury. I have learned to ride with my left hand on the throttle. I'm good with straights and gentle curves. Gives the right hand time to get some blood back in it. I'm sure it looks odd, but it works well for me. Z | ||
| Petebueller |
To me they are not a throttle lock because you can move the throttle while it is engaged. With the Firebolt I don't need to vary the throttle too often. Unless there is a big variation in speed I don't worry. I haven't tried it on the 1125R yet. I may need to be in 5th at the 100km speed limit for it to work as well as the Firebolt. I should get to check it out after new year | ||
| Ccryder |
Yeah Zac you look odd, oh you mean using your left hand on the throttle LOL. Oh well you still look odd, maybe as odd as I do dragging my legs back in the breeze to get the cramps out. Pete: TM goes to GREAT lengths not to be a throttle lock. Here in the USA that's inviting a law suit. During my 140 mile commute I use my TM every 20-30 mins just relax or change positions. Gotta Work Neil S. | ||
| Billp |
I have the throttlemeister on my xb9s and I like them. I also put a bar snake inside the bars when I installed them. I only use the throttle lock when I need to shake my hand awake but it is nice to have. One benefit I also noticed is that they are another crash protector. My bike fell over once, luckily near the sidewalk and 90% hit the grass, but the bar end hit the sidewalk. All I got was a scratch on the bar end and nowhere else. I'll probably put them on my 1125R when I get a chance. |
