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Kenney83
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 12:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Has any one installed one? if so what kind?
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Azxb9r
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 02:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have not tried a throttle lock, but I use a cramp-buster when I am going to be on the highway for any period of time.
You can put them on and take them of in a couple seconds, and they are cheap.
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Notmyrealnamedot_com
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 03:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I dont know what I have on my XB9R, but it is nice and i ride with it on all the time (I call it my cruise control). It is a piece of rubber that is stretched tightly around the end of the handle bar that i just rest my wrist on so that my hand doesnt have to do anything.
It is nice to ride with in the city, because i can grab the handle bar and that and have more in my hands and it seems to me to have more throttle response... I know its just my mind, but its more comfortable and I like it.
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Samiam
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 04:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


Cheapest throttle lock ever. About $.50 at Napa. Just place the O-Ring in between the throttle grip and the starter switch/run switch pod.

-Sam
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Bombardier
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 04:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Throttlemeister is the go.
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Zpyro
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 05:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I got some bar end weights from Manic Salamander, they have a throttle lock model as well. the bar ends are well-made, and just running the bike for a minute I could feel the difference in vibration (the bar ends are HEAVY. like, might as well be made of lead). I don't do long highway stints so I didn't opt for the throttle lock, but it's still an option
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Nillaice
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 02:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i installed a "vista cruise" throttle lock had to modify it a bit to make it all fit, but i'm soooo glad i did it.

i cut the tab off the vista cruise, removed and sanded the grip end to make some space. installed with crazy glue.


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Nillaice
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 02:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

got the idea from badweb's archives
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Kenney83
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 03:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

where did you get the vista cruise throttle lock? do you have any problem with it vibrating loose?
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Nillaice
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 10:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

a local bike shop. i've seen them online... from the makers, not just on e-bay. cost was 23, plus tax. mod and install time about 2 hours, but i took my sweet-@$$ time.

and don't worry about any safety issues. i was riding around with it "locked" and didn't realize until a few stoplights after i got off the highway.
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Nillaice
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 10:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

to answer your second question: no vibration issues, but it took some fine tuning to not overpower the throttle return spring when not engaged, and work when locked
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 11:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I also have the same set-up as Nillaice. It takes some Dremel work but works out great. I used a piece of bond I got from radio shack. It lets you make the adjustments on the set up and after an hour it is solid as a rock. Also makes it easier to remove when you replace grips or need to work on the handel bar
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