Throttle Locks; Who has experience with what, and which one will work on my 84FJ

[Dan Filetti]

I had the Throttle-meisters on the CBR1000.  Once set, they would slowly slip and the bike would slow.  I tried to adjust them a couple of times but it never went away entirely.  The thing is if you adjust them too tight, they make for a sticky throttle, too loose and they slip.  I've heard where some folks have not had this issue but I found the to be a bit of a pain to get right (especially since I never did).   By contrast, the Vista Cruise (MUCH cheaper than the $120 that I paid for the the Throttle-meisters) I had on the FJ worked flawlessly -but looked a bit strange/ bulky.

I liked the look and unobtrusiveness of the Throttle-meisters, but, for me, the Vista-Cruise actually worked better.

Dan

[dduchene]

You know thatthe one solution that has not been brought here is that with a little bit of work a couple of members have installed the Audiovox cruise control that is a REAL cruise control. It can be found for around 100 dollars and has been adapted to a lot of motorcycles.

Some one on the yahoo list posted a detailed page on how he installed it on his FJ a while ago.

Denis

[E Double]

Do you have a link to that post?  I was kicking that idea around.   I put one of them on an old Jeep I had and it worked well.  I guess the best way to do it would be the electronic version vs the vacuum pump.

[dduchene]

I do not have the link. I would just have to go search the yahoo list. There was talk about using the electric version. The wisdom of the group was that there was problems with it and that the vacuum was the best way to go. Several people had tried to go with the electric and had problems getting it worked out.  If you go search the list you can find the whole tread and see all of what was talked about and the link if it is still valid for the guy that had done it.

Denis   

[MOTOMYSZOR]

I just want to ask before I will buy.

This one on ebay: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-Sound-Off-Recreational-MCVICO-Vista-Cruise-Control-Throttle-Lock-/370988145971?hash=item56609ddd33:m:mvuOxfRc8pLXT0O66Wj8Mww

Will it fit to my 91' FJ1200?

[movenon]

I just want to ask before I will buy.

This one on ebay: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-Sound-Off-Recreational-MCVICO-Vista-Cruise-Control-Throttle-Lock-/370988145971?hash=item56609ddd33:m:mvuOxfRc8pLXT0O66Wj8Mww

Will it fit to my 91' FJ1200?

I had one and couldn't keep it adjusted. Then I did the big adjustment, threw it in the trash.  Now I just use the "O" rings. https://parts.cat.com/en/westernstates/8M-4991. Not perfect but works good enough for me.   Next time I might try this http://www.aerostich.com/go-cruisetm-universal-throttle-control.html. 

[aviationfred]

I agree with George. The throttle lock that has the link is rubbish. If you want a throttle lock that actually works..... This is the way to go..... It is also made by Vista Cruise, but works way better. They can be found on eBay and Cycle Gear stores.

[FJ1100mjk]

Throttle Lock Choices Thread

[Arnie]

I'll second George's (movenon) comments.  I have a basic Vista-Cruise fitted, and am constantly trying to adjust it.  It will hold a speed briefly, but then slows down.  The reason I haven't tossed it in the corner is that it gives me time to roll the Cat O-Ring up which holds just fine.

Arnie

[movenon]

As a note I just use one "CAT" ring 98% of the time , on longer trips I put a second ring on.  When both are rolled into position it holds firm (I can still override).  Also the rings will stretch out over time but they are dirt cheap at any CAT dealer or on ebay.  That is my experience using the rings with foam grips. I recently installed Oxford heated grips and the "Cat" ring seem to grip firmer but the weather here hasn't allowed me to do any riding to test.
George

[Dads_FJ]

I use the Go Cruise on my TDM, works as described.

[TexasDave]

I had the Throttle-meisters on the CBR1000.  Once set, they would slowly slip and the bike would slow.  I tried to adjust them a couple of times but it never went away entirely.  The thing is if you adjust them too tight, they make for a sticky throttle, too loose and they slip.  I've heard where some folks have not had this issue but I found the to be a bit of a pain to get right (especially since I never did).   By contrast, the Vista Cruise (MUCH cheaper than the $120 that I paid for the the Throttle-meisters) I had on the FJ worked flawlessly -but looked a bit strange/ bulky.

I liked the look and unobtrusiveness of the Throttle-meisters, but, for me, the Vista-Cruise actually worked better.

Dan

I agree with Dan on the throttlemeister. I use it and like the stainless look on the bar ends. It works well for me but was a PIA to get it adjusted the way I wanted and did not slip.  Dave

[Arnie]

That is my experience using the rings with foam grips. I recently installed Oxford heated grips and the "Cat" ring seem to grip firmer but the weather here hasn't allowed me to do any riding to test.
George

I also have Oxford heated grips and the O ring holds just fine.  I have also put thin 1" pipe insulation foam, like bicycle foam grips, over the Oxford grips.  I get the advantage of a foam grip that absorbs some more vibration and get a slightly larger grip diameter.  This works for my X or XXL size hands.

Arnie

[movenon]

As noted Arnie no real riding here yet but have been giving some thought to possable vibration.  The foam grips did work fine but now with the Oxfords it is an unknown.  Been looking at gloves with foam or gel pads built into the palms.  Even giving some thought to building my own EVA foam pads.  By reading Gel seems to be better for impact and foam better for vibration ?  Do Harley's impact or vibrate ? .  Yamaha and Cycle Gear is just down the road so I checked out what they had in stock without any good success.  Still shopping and learning....  Not an over whelming problem or at least it hasn't been.  Just fussing around.

I like the Oxford grips they heat up nicely and the control is easy to operate.  They have an auto shut off but I wired them in with a control relay anyhow just because..  Winter time upgrade along with RPM bar risers.  I had a inexpensive heating pad style of grip heaters before but didn't like the switch (Hi/LO) and the wires on the throttle side came loose and had to re-soldered and modified.  The pad wires are not designed to take the flexing IMO.  The Oxfords appear to be a lot better in design.  For those that are not aware the Oxfords grips come in 3 different length's. I bought a shorter length so a throttle lock could be added at a later date if desired without having to replace the throttle side grip and didn't have to trim the grip ends.  I took a page out of Alan's book and put some foam grip spacers/donuts from Cycle Gear in in the gap where a throttle lock could be installed later.  But for now I like the simple Cat ring as I rarely ride more than 3 or 400 miles at a time.
George

[Pat Conlon]

That's a great idea Arnie, thank you!

I too have Oxford heated grips and I love them, except for the hard grips. On long multi day rides I get an occasional pressure sores on my palms...
i know, I know, loose hands...wiggle the elbows, etc, etc. I have some glove inner liners used for dirt bike riding that helps with the abrasions.

Arnie, did you use any glue between the Oxford and foam?