Triumphrat

LITTLEJOHN · 06-06-2005, 12:36 PM

Most of my miles are put on going back and forth to work, about an hour each way. Yesterday my wife and I took a trip with some fellow RAT pack members down to Toledo for a British car and bike show. Two hours there and almost four hours coming back. It was 90 degrees and high humidity so we took mostly back roads without wearing our protective jackets. Which brings me to my main question. Hand cramps started to set in on the way back, and we are looking at a Michigan to Connecticut ride next month. Do any of you have any experience with aftermarket cruise control devices? If so, is one better than the rest? I appreciate any and all info from this illustrious group.
John

cafetbird · 06-06-2005, 01:00 PM

If you are not planning to do these trips frequently, I would recommend a Throttle Rocker or Cramp Buster. They clip over the grip and allow you to rest your wrist on them - and are cheap... $8 bucks or so...

MickMaguire · 06-06-2005, 01:17 PM

I tried the throttle rocker and it worked well except for one thing. when I once had to do an emergency stop I found that as I squeezed the brakes hard the throttle rocker pushed the throttle open, very un-nerving! so much so that I took it off there and then and have never used one since. Has anybody else noticed this problem with this device?

jimballard · 06-06-2005, 01:37 PM

I'm using a Throttlemeister on my Trophy with good results, as I can set the amount of "drag" that I want and adjust it as needed while riding. Prior to that I used a Vista Cruise which had to be set when it was installed, but always worked well. The Vista is a little bit quicker to release and a lot cheaper, so, you'll have to check both of them out and decide.

Hope this helps: Jim

parrycm · 06-06-2005, 01:56 PM

FWIW - previous thread on the Vista Cruise throttle lock and how to fit it to a Classic.

Click here.

Jodel · 06-06-2005, 03:18 PM

I have a Vista Cruise (the Universal type) on my TBird and found it excellent last year on a 2K mile trip around Europe. Having used this inexpensive little gadget, I would add it to my list of 'must have' accessories on any bike intended for long distance trips. It is unobtrusive so I leave it on the bike all the time. but it is very simple to remove should you wish to ride without it.

Well worth the $$ IMHO.

Beemie · 06-08-2005, 11:24 PM

I have a throttlerocker and love it.
Before that, my throttle hand would go numb in less than an hour on the bike. All fine now.
It took some experimenting to get the right position to avoid effecting the throttle when braking or moving about on the grips.
No bid deal once you get it set right.
I think they may have instructions on their website.

super3 · 06-12-2005, 06:18 PM

Anyone know if the " Universal " Vista Cruise will fit on a Thunderbird Sport? Do you have to remove the grip, or does it work with the grip in place?

jimballard · 06-12-2005, 07:48 PM

It's made to fit on the grip. You might have to move the lever assembly in a bit to mount the support bracket, as I did on the Trophy, but that's about it.

Happy "Crusin": Jim

pipercollins · 06-23-2005, 05:20 PM

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I have a throttlerocker and love it.
Before that, my throttle hand would go numb in less than an hour on the bike. All fine now.
It took some experimenting to get the right position to avoid effecting the throttle when braking or moving about on the grips.
No bid deal once you get it set right.

Ditto that. I love my Throttlerocker. Every now and then my grip is a little off and I notice a little rev when I mean to be stopping, but after 1000 miles it almost never happens anymore and I know exactly what's going on when it does.

It's very adjustable...which is both good and bad in that you may have to readjust frequently if you bump it, hang your helmet on it, etc. But you can't beat the cost/benefit.