Throttle lock cruise control

[Ugarte]

I have tried various friction throttle lock cruise control devices and the one I have liked the most up until now is the Vista Cruise. However, I just received a Go Cruise in the mail today and it seems to be the best of the lot. I have seen a few posts about the Go Cruise here at the forum but thought I would start a thread. Of those who have tried it, what do you think? All the friction devices that I have tried tend to slip and the Go Cruise is no exception. No friction lock is true cruise control, you have to go electronic to get that. But they do help a lot in relieving right hand stress on a long ride, and they are dirt cheap and very easy to install. I bought the new aluminum Go Cruise with the adjustable tension. Not sure the non adjustable plastic one would be worth buying.

http://www.2wheelride.com/GoCruise_throttle control2.html

 

[warp9.9]

Throttle Miester for me you can set it so it does not move or with enough tension you can adjust your speed if needed in a emergency varrying traffic or up and down pulling conditions. I would add a true electronic cruise control but they are quite pricey

 

[TRIIICK]

They make this for the Rocket III I've seen it on the BMW works well

Kaoko Cruise Control for the New Triumph Rocket III

 

[ricochet]

I have that cruise control in the picture at top. It works perfectly and I've enjoyed it on many longer rides. I would definitely recommend it!

 

[Battersea]

I have the earlier Go Cruise without the thumbscrew adjustment which works much the same. Cant say I use it much, it isn't that easy to get set just right. Firstly, when you get it set as in the instructions (open throttle and press top and shift it to touch the brake lever) it always backs off a bit - so you need to initially go a bit faster than desired cruise speed. Secondly, it obviously doesn't adjust for uphill or downhill and its surprising what difference that makes, it can easily be +/-10mph.

Up hill isn't a problem as you can wind-on and once over the top back-off to the same setting. But down hill you have to close the throttle which shifts the lever and then go through setting process again.

Frankly I wouldn't bother and cant see the Kaoko being much different either. Just IMO.

 

[CanberraR3]

Pretty much agree with Battersea. Handy for short periods at best but well worth the money.

I did have a big scare once on the highway. Had it set for some time when a car suddenly changed lanes across my path. I was going around 120km/h. Grabbed the front brake instinctively, front wheel locked and rear kept driving. Front started to slide out and I was very close to a nasty fall but was able to release the brake, back off the throttle and grab the brake again. Since then I only use it for short periods to give my hand a rest or adjust a zip or something like that. They are inherently dangerous if used as a defacto cruise control rather than a temporary throttle lock.

 

[Bobs05]

I have a GoCruise on the way from White Horse Gear, being delivered by Santa.

I've had a Throttlemeister on the BMW for about 10 years and love it, but $20 v $150 is a no brainer.

The simple throttle clamp that's been on the Yamaha for 30 years still works too.

 

[Ugarte]

They are inherently dangerous if used as a defacto cruise control rather than a temporary throttle lock.

Agreed. I only use a throttle lock for just enough time to give my hand a break. Real cruise control means electronic cruise control. That is why I won't spend a lot of money on any throttle lock device.

I cannot imagine a more precarious situation than to have the front wheel locked at high speed while the rear is going full speed ahead. Yikes! You were very lucky. Once the front wheel locks it is only luck that keeps you upright.

 

[jthree]

Agreed. I only use a throttle lock for just enough time to give my hand a break. Real cruise control means electronic cruise control. That is why I won't spend a lot of money on any throttle lock device.

I cannot imagine a more precarious situation than to have the front wheel locked at high speed while the rear is going full speed ahead. Yikes! You were very lucky. Once the front wheel locks it is only luck that keeps you upright.

That's exactly why I use the BrakeAway throttle lock. It is extremely easy to engage at any speed and it disengages with the use of the front brake. Before anyone says it doesn't disengage with the rear brake, ask yourself how many times you stop without the front

As mentioned, none of these, the BrakeAway include, are cruise controls and will not adjust speed.

 

[Battersea]

That's exactly why I use the BrakeAway throttle lock. It is extremely easy to engage at any speed and it disengages with the use of the front brake. Before anyone says it doesn't disengage with the rear brake, ask yourself how many times you stop without the front

As mentioned, none of these, the BrakeAway include, are cruise controls and will not adjust speed.

Sounds like that's a better idea than the Go-cruise - Just!