For those longer distance trips, I'm considering fitting a throttle lock like the 'Vista Cruise' gadget on my bike and wondered if anyone else had used such a device.
Are they any good and are they simple enough to fit?
For those longer distance trips, I'm considering fitting a throttle lock like the 'Vista Cruise' gadget on my bike and wondered if anyone else had used such a device.
Are they any good and are they simple enough to fit?
I'm using a throttlemeister. I really like it. It makes the long trips less tiring. I also like the fact that it is not immediately noticable. I like the fact that it looks like a normal bar end.
A friend of mine has used the vista on a couple of his bikes and has been pleased with their performance. They can be a little fiddley to install but they are not bad.
Either way you go, you will like having a throttle lock on a long trip.
I'm using a throttlemeister. I really like it. It makes the long trips less tiring. I also like the fact that it is not immediately noticable. I like the fact that it looks like a normal bar end.
A friend of mine has used the vista on a couple of his bikes and has been pleased with their performance. They can be a little fiddley to install but they are not bad.
Either way you go, you will like having a throttle lock on a long trip.
I'm using a Vista Cruise on the 02 Trophy and the only thing I had to do to mount it was to move the lever/switch in a minimal amount. I used the universal model and it was very reasonalble to purchase, $25.-$35?
It mounts with the locking lever facing back towards you a bit, but that hasn't been a problem at all. Definitely worth putting one on.
I'm using a Vista Cruise on the 02 Trophy and the only thing I had to do to mount it was to move the lever/switch in a minimal amount. I used the universal model and it was very reasonalble to purchase, $25.-$35?
It mounts with the locking lever facing back towards you a bit, but that hasn't been a problem at all. Definitely worth putting one on.
I use a throttle rocker. It is just a plastic lever that wraps around the grip instead of a lock. It allows you to use your palm on the throttle instead of gripping the throttle. The drawbacks are that you still can't let go with your right hand, and it takes a little while to get used to using it. It can be a little spooky at first, since you don't always realize where your palm is when you roll off the throttle and grab the front brake! The big advantage is that it costs about $10 and is easy to put on and take off. Even without letting go of the right grip completely, it makes a huge difference on a long ride.
I use a throttle rocker. It is just a plastic lever that wraps around the grip instead of a lock. It allows you to use your palm on the throttle instead of gripping the throttle. The drawbacks are that you still can't let go with your right hand, and it takes a little while to get used to using it. It can be a little spooky at first, since you don't always realize where your palm is when you roll off the throttle and grab the front brake! The big advantage is that it costs about $10 and is easy to put on and take off. Even without letting go of the right grip completely, it makes a huge difference on a long ride.
Thanks for the info guys. I checked the Throttlemeister site, but unfortunately they don't list a model to suit the T-bird. Pity, as this looks like an elegant solution. I guess I'll go for the Vista Cruise and see how that goes.
Thanks for the info guys. I checked the Throttlemeister site, but unfortunately they don't list a model to suit the T-bird. Pity, as this looks like an elegant solution. I guess I'll go for the Vista Cruise and see how that goes.
Thanks for the info guys. I checked the Throttlemeister site, but unfortunately they don't list a model to suit the T-bird. Pity, as this looks like an elegant solution. I guess I'll go for the Vista Cruise and see how that goes.
I too have a Throttlemeister, and it's my opinion that it isn't worth the $$. Sure it looks cool, but it's less convenient to deploy (expecially w/ winter gloves on) and mine requires semi-regular fiddling to keep it grabbing the throttle properly.
This year I'll be removing it and installing a cheapie black plastic thumb-operated jobber on there.
I too have a Throttlemeister, and it's my opinion that it isn't worth the $$. Sure it looks cool, but it's less convenient to deploy (expecially w/ winter gloves on) and mine requires semi-regular fiddling to keep it grabbing the throttle properly.
This year I'll be removing it and installing a cheapie black plastic thumb-operated jobber on there.
I too have a Throttlemeister, and it's my opinion that it isn't worth the $$. Sure it looks cool, but it's less convenient to deploy (expecially w/ winter gloves on) and mine requires semi-regular fiddling to keep it grabbing the throttle properly.
This year I'll be removing it and installing a cheapie black plastic thumb-operated jobber on there.
I have the vista throttle lock and it slipped right over my grip, had to move the switch housing over a little to put the support block in, and it works nicely. Could use a little more tension on the spring, it seems to slip a little. Anything that allows you to relax that right hand is always an improvement. Until I got the vista, my hand always went numb.
I have the vista throttle lock and it slipped right over my grip, had to move the switch housing over a little to put the support block in, and it works nicely. Could use a little more tension on the spring, it seems to slip a little. Anything that allows you to relax that right hand is always an improvement. Until I got the vista, my hand always went numb.
If you mainly do day rides, the vista is a good solution as it is easy to deploy. However for distance, multi-day ride a throttlemeister is the only way to go as you can rest your throttle hand, move your arm around, and keep everything in good working condition. Plus the extra weight on the bar ends reduces vibration more than the stock weights.
If you mainly do day rides, the vista is a good solution as it is easy to deploy. However for distance, multi-day ride a throttlemeister is the only way to go as you can rest your throttle hand, move your arm around, and keep everything in good working condition. Plus the extra weight on the bar ends reduces vibration more than the stock weights.
The Vista Cruise is adjustable for spring tension. I've used them over the years and have always set them for the tension and "grip" that I liked. The adjustment is very simple: just a small open end wrench as I remember.
The Vista Cruise is adjustable for spring tension. I've used them over the years and have always set them for the tension and "grip" that I liked. The adjustment is very simple: just a small open end wrench as I remember.
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