On Longer rides

09SV650S

09SV650S

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On longer rides it would be nice to be able to set the cruise. LOL

Does anyone use the throttle holders? If so which one? do you like it? Where did you get it? and any pros and cons?

Thanks for the help.
 
I have used both cramp busters and throttle rocker. I prefer the throttle rocker because it is more naturally shaped. Cramp buster is just a flat panel and after a while that edge digs in and starts to hurt and then if your on a long trip day two and three you are avoiding using it. That being said I would use either before I would go back to not having one at all.
 
I do suggest getting a spare though... I lost one on the highway once as it wasnt adjusted right.
 
Never had an issue with this. If you ride at a bit more spirited pace it might solve your issue too
 
My riding buddy has a throttle lock style of cruise control and swears by it; I have been considering installing one of them on my bike.

By comparison, his brother had a throttle rocker and swore at it! He was making a very tight turn slow speed turn on a gravel road when he accidentally leaned on the throttle. This caused the bike to suddenly accelerate, which resulted in a drop. He tore the thing off right there and threw it into the ditch.
 
"Go Cruise" throttle lock, cheap and works surprisingly well. I pick mine up at Two Wheeled Motorsports in Guelph.
 
Awesome. Thanks for all the replies. I'm planning a summer trip that's why I'm looking into one :)
 
Malks said:
By comparison, his brother had a throttle rocker and swore at it! He was making a very tight turn slow speed turn on a gravel road when he accidentally leaned on the throttle. This caused the bike to suddenly accelerate, which resulted in a drop. He tore the thing off right there and threw it into the ditch.
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I place mine at the very end so I have space to hang on to the throttle without touching it for such scenerios. But then I have small hands.

I dont like the lock concept because should something happen. Take your hands off the handlebars and the bike is still under as much power as when your hands are there (if its engaged) unlike a rocker which you take your hands off and instantly the bike starts decel taking power out of the **** equation.
 
I have the throttlemeister and the throttle rocker.

I love the throttle rocker, very comfortable for all riding - for me anyway. I find that it allows me to change up my hand positions enough to find comfort through longer days. A huge plus is that it is really cheap (under $10.00) so you can check it out and not break the bank.

The throttlemeister is a bit unsettling. I can never find the 'sweet spot' and when I engage it the bike either continues to accelerate or decelerate. Good quality build though. Just not for me.
 
I won't go on long rides without a Vista Cruise. Not pretty but reasonably priced, universal fit and works great.

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i dont agree with cruise controll units. people on goldwings would fall asleep and get killed, we would only see the wrecks on the back of tow trucks being brought into the shop. i would only sugguest to use anything that is not a friction lock twist mount. throttlemister is ok, it doesnt lock the grip.
 
These things strike me as being similar to ye olde steering wheel spinners - not a terrible concept, but the engineering is questionable in most of them.

Also, that Domo-kun reservoir cover is sweet, where did it come from?
 
I installed an Audiovox Cruise Control module. Turn it on, press SET, and it holds a speed.
 
TwistedKestrel said:
These things strike me as being similar to ye olde steering wheel spinners - not a terrible concept, but the engineering is questionable in most of them.

Also, that Domo-kun reservoir cover is sweet, where did it come from?
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eBay, was a gift from my GF.
 
djltoronto said:
eBay, was a gift from my GF.
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How is the NEP DJ?

Does it slip while u have it on?
Does it either give too much or too little throttle?
 
RockerGuy said:
How is the NEP DJ?

Does it slip while u have it on?
Does it either give too much or too little throttle?
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Does it slip - not on it's own, you can easily over-ride the friction by simply turning the throttle either way open or close.
too much or too little throttle - up to you. I find it easier to set on my 650 than on my 1000. When using it on the 650, setting the throttle at any position tends to yield a smaller delta +/- on the actual speed with respect to hills and whatnot, where as on the 1000, you have to be a little more precise with setting it, unless you use a lower gear like 4th

The Hex Key shown in the first picture lets you set the clamping force, from then on, it's very repeatable in terms of it's clamping force and friction.
 
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