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My O-rings came in the mail today from the States. I bought two for 7.00$ Got em in two weeks from Ebay. (cruise control ) They look like a really simple solution without the price. The opening ring of a condom might do the same. :) [cept I might not know if I was cummin or goin']
I ordered another Ebay O-ring style with a little strap hanging down to tighten and release it. Not arrived yet. I think in an emergency I could easily override the O-ring by cranking back on the throttle, hard. When it warms up I'll play around with it and check it out. Will report back in a month or so. And I also priced the Breakaway throttle lock with a phone call to a dealer in Cambridge (Ont)... over $300 when tax, and labour is added on.
That's about the same price as 85 Ebay O-rings should they wear out not including S and H.
 
Gordito said:
... I think in an emergency I could easily override the O-ring by cranking back on the throttle, hard. When it warms up I'll play around with it and check it out. Will report back in a month or so.

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Make sure that you can easily crank it back. Throttle locks don't need to hold the throttle that hard to work properly.

..Tom
 
adv_round said:
Stevie, I've been looking for something like this...

Where did you get the ring from?
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the local CAT equipment dealer, it is part number 8M4991
 
It's almost April and the weather is improving though still cold. However I tried my cheap O-rings that I ordered from the US. RESULT: No thanks!... it held the throttle ok, but getting them on and off is difficult and a bit dangerous while on the move.Sliding the o-ring out of position takes practice. Once I slid it out of its position and it went right off the handel bar and onto the road. Rediculous!! Will do the Breakaway style.Would rather pay the money and get a device that acitivates and de-activates easily and safely.
 
anyone know where the local Cat dealer in Mississauga is - google is so cluttered with junk now - hard to find the correct website for location

the local CAT equipment dealer, it is part number 8M4991
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TIA
 
I have a Kaoko throttle lock. It has a toothed ring that makes engagement as easy as rolling my pinkie finger. Throttlemeister is smooth and requires more dexterity. Not sure if they do a lot of cruisers though. You would have to check their website.
 
Thanks Gary.

Buddy has the Kaoko on his Vstrom - might look at that. Thanks for feedback. Will check the site.

I'm still thinking I will modify the Brakeway - paid enough for the damn thing.
 
I have factory cruise on my Goldwing and ran a throttle rocker on my Kawi Concours and prefered the throttle rocker. Full cruise is great where you are on a clear highway and never have to adjust but if you are constantly adjusting for traffic the throttle rocker is more natural. The downside is you can't drop your arm for a rest on a long ride.
 
That Go Cruise looks neat and it's cheap.....not sure which one as I have heated grips - likely need the fatter one.
Thanks for the tip.
 
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