Throttlemeister

[groeger]

I have a 2001 R1150GS with heated grips and hand protectors. I have just installed the Throttlemeister throttle lock. The Throttlemeister is very hard to operate with gloves due to the hand protectors. Without the hand protectors the throttle lock would probably be much easier to operate.


Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Bob

[username]

i use an o-ring on my 02 rr150ra. it's wedged in between the end of the grip and the bar end. if i remove my right hand from the grip, the throttle stays in position.

$0.35.

[groeger]

Excellent, you just provoked an idea. I'm going to add two O-rings to the throtte meister for grip.

Thanks.

[lazywizard02]

It won't always apply, but, grab the throttle and the throttlemeister at the same time from idle rpms (even at speed) and roll them both back. About the time you are at cruise you can slip your hand onto the throttlemeister only and lock it in.

Decellerate by grabbing the throttlemeister only and rolling it forward, or both together for a fast decelleration.

[PETDOC]

I have an '04 GS with a Throttlemeister and have used it with and without hand protectors, in good weather and day long driving rains, and contrary to other experiences, find it to be excellant. When I activate it I typically do it while accelerating, grabbing both the throttle grip and TM together and rolling back. Sometimes I set it too tight but at that point I can take my hand off the throttle and adjust the tension on the TM without losing speed. I initally tried the Caterpillar "O" ring, but found it to be too difficult to disengage quickly while trying to avoid a difficult situation, whereas the TM can be rolled off in a second without any distraction.

[username]

I have an '04 GS with a Throttlemeister and have used it with and without hand protectors, in good weather and day long driving rains, and contrary to other experiences, find it to be excellant. When I activate it I typically do it while accelerating, grabbing both the throttle grip and TM together and rolling back. Sometimes I set it too tight but at that point I can take my hand off the throttle and adjust the tension on the TM without losing speed. I initally tried the Caterpillar "O" ring, but found it to be too difficult to disengage quickly while trying to avoid a difficult situation, whereas the TM can be rolled off in a second without any distraction.

petdoc,

your experience is counter to mine. i find that with the o-ring, my throttle has what feels like neutral bouyancy. it's like the return spring is gone, and i operate the throttle against some very slight friction when decelerating. it's barely noticeable. in emergency stops, i roll my hand forward as i grab (ok, progressively squeeze) the front brake, and it's a fluid motion with no delay. i also pull the clutch in to eliminate any more power to the rear wheel. it's been super for me, and i feel more "connected" to the bike's controls.

if i had a too-sticky o-ring (too large a thickness) i can see having the problem you described.

regardless of the method used, we should all practice overcoming it/turning it off a LOT, like tens of times, to get some muscle memory. a half a second is a long time when you're trying to come to stop before hitting that dope that just pulled a left turn in front of you.

ride well, ride safe.

[alien_hitchhiker]

Excellent, you just provoked an idea. I'm going to add two O-rings to the throtte meister for grip.

Thanks.

groeger, i did something similar with my Throttlemiester.

Instead of O-rings though, I took an old hand grip and cut a section out of it about 1/4" wide and then stretched it over the 'miester. Works great.

I got the idea after seeing anothe throttle lock (I forget the brand name) which had a raised serrated section, kind of like a big thumb wheel.

[BubbaZanetti]

i one time tried a "balance spring" cruise control that i made myself following some instructions i found online (which i can't currently find). the basic premise was that you used a small spring to counteract the force of the return spring on the bike, and by adjusting it, you could get the tension perfect. i liked the idea because it involved no friction whatsoever, just a complete and neutral balance achieved by the equal force of the two springs. i tried it on an IBA event this year, but after drenching rains and about 600 miles the tape holding it together came apart and i chucked the soggy contraption in the trash. it worked surprisingly well for the 14 hours i had it.

you can see the basic idea here, on the right grip of the R1100S, this was the start of that particularly wet iron butt event:

http://acw.smugmug.com/photos/74807140-M.jpg

[alien_hitchhiker]

Bubba, I never saw a post from you regarding your ride (Probably missed it). Is there one?

I'd love to hear about your route & your experience. As much as I hate long runs on the slab, my foolish ego keeps prodding me to do at least a Bun Burner.

My apologies for the hijack.

[41107]

in over 35 years of riding i never had to use any kind of a throttle lock. in the old days of having to overcome the the carb.plunger springs it would have helped,but today ? when i go down,heaven forbid, i don,t need no throttle lock. just my 2 c

[alien_hitchhiker]

in over 35 years of riding i never had to use any kind of a throttle lock.


Without the throttle lock to free up your right hand, how do you scratch your left arm pit?

:jester

Truth is, I rarely use mine. It can be very nice though, on an all day ride, to just move that right arm around & stretch it out a bit without having to coast or decelerate.

Another $0.02.

[Motor31]

i use an o-ring on my 02 rr150ra. it's wedged in between the end of the grip and the bar end. if i remove my right hand from the grip, the throttle stays in position.

$0.35.


I just want to bring this post back up. I just got a new to me RT. There was no throttle lock on it and I do have to loosen up my right hand repeatedly while riding due to an earlier injury. I was rather dismayed by the cost of the throttle meister. I dis a search and saw the above post. Doggone if it doesn't work. Minimal drag on the hand and the throttle stays set just like the friction lock I had on my old K75. Thanks much because for the loss of an unused O ring out of my stash I now have a throttle lock. That saved me some decent $!! :clap :twirl :rocker

[deilenberger]

Ditto. Went the same O ring route on my '04 RS.. Loved the throttle drag screw on the early K bikes (and airheads actually) - love the O ring. I just want a "neutral" throttle - one that stays where I put it and closes with very little force. The O ring does that perfectly for me and never needs adjustment.

[Kaltzg]

Bob:
I had the same problem. I found this deal on E-bay (Intem #190075575659). It works great.

[hondarider]

This must be one of the few things that Harley OEM got right...they have a slick little thumb screw that will hold the throttle at your desired position...and yet can easilly be overcome if you need to slow suddenly. :thumb

[gened12]

Bob:
I had the same problem. I found this deal on E-bay (Intem #190075575659). It works great.


Thanks for the tip. I jut bought one following your post. I love the TM but always wished I had more grip.

Cheers

Deni R1200GS

[k100lt]

Bob:
I had the same problem. I found this deal on E-bay (Intem #190075575659). It works great.

I just ordered one also. It is just what I have been looking for. Thanks for the info.:clap