on the other hand

[spacedog]

I have a 1994 R1100RS that I picked up last September. I have added a Corbin seat with a passenger backrest that I bought from a BMWMOA member and a new Airflow screen. I have been considering ways to improve the comfort of my throttle hand. I know from when I was a long distance bicycle rider that a good pair of gel padded gloves would help. The use of Crampbuster’s cruise assist would allow for different hand positions which I think would help. What I would like to find out is what other riders have experienced with the use of “Wrist Rest” or “Flip-A-Lever” cruise control.

[DarkCloud]

I have had a couple throttlemeisters, they drag when you have the heated grips on. Hard to adjust. The Schneiders flip a lever you can engage/disengage with your thumb. This has a big advantage over the throttlemeisters where you actually get in the habit of setting drag, then shifting with resistance on the throttle control.

Either way you go, when you start up the hill you add throttle, then at the top, you roll the throttle forward, now starting down the hill, you roll off the throttle again, now you apply more throttle and get ready for the next hill.

Whatever you do, don't get a bike with cruise control, you won't want to go back.

JON

[ArthurKnowles]

I have the cramp buster (I think that's what its called. Its a lever attached to the grip and you can rest your wrist on it to control throttle) plus it has a end bar cruise control (not sure who makes it) that basically threads in and pushes a leather colalr agains the grip to hold it in place. It works, and it is better than nothing, but compared to the cruise control on my LT ... well lets just say I don't use either one much.

I ride my RT in-city and short hops of an hour or two tops. Anything more than that, or anything two-up, and out comes the LT.

I do not like the clip on throttle controles as sooner or later they always break. Or get difficult to stay locked. Or just fall right off. The screw in type works much better. And I will use it to get some hand relief if needed. But a better alternative is the Audiovox cruise control. You can buy them for about $100 and they will hold a steady speed up or down hills.

[AZ-J]

Look for a model of the Kaoko TC for your bike. End of right hand engages it while rolling throttle, and it holds it in place.

[bikerfish1100]

i've used Throttlemeister on my last 2 bikes. No issue with engaging/disengaging as noted by Darkcloud- really pretty simple. It helps, but is not a cruise control.

[BobOdenweller]

I have a Throttlemeister, but I'm not too crazy about it. A couple weeks ago I must have inadvertently engaged it and it made for an interesting right turn.:doh For me, the best thing for a comfortable throttle hand is a glove without any padding in the hand. This makes for a solid grip on the throttle. Too much padding means that you have to grip a bit harder and over time this makes your hand very tired. As a side note, I wish I could find a good winter glove with no insulation in the palm.

[Bob1100RTC]

The answer to this problem is spelled R1200RT. Just do it! I did and couldn't be happier. And as an added benifit, the shifting is as smooth as glass. The down side is the seat still s-cks.

[AZ-J]

I have a Throttlemeister, but I'm not too crazy about it. A couple weeks ago I must have inadvertently engaged it and it made for an interesting right turn.:doh For me, the best thing for a comfortable throttle hand is a glove without any padding in the hand. This makes for a solid grip on the throttle. Too much padding means that you have to grip a bit harder and over time this makes your hand very tired. As a side note, I wish I could find a good winter glove with no insulation in the palm.


If you want a better, safer alternative to a Throttlemeister, I am telling all of you, look into the Kaoko unit. It is much easer to engage and disengage on the fly.

[spacedog]

Thank you all for the input. As far as “ The answer to this problem is spelled R1200RT.” or switching to an LT I can rule both of those solutions out real quick, $$. The Audiovox sounds interesting. It has been a long time since I had anything to do with that brand name. What I recall of the brand is low quality prone to failure stereo equipment. Has anyone heard of long term use of the Audiovox cruise control system? I am leaning more toward the Schneider’s flip lever but I will reread the web site for the Kaoko TC.

[ArthurKnowles]

If you want to check out the reliability of the Audiovox cruise control go to Concours.Org and talk to them. They have been using the units for many many years to retrofit the older and newer model Concours with them. One of the tips to make it a better unit is to waterproof the control mechanism. Either with some silicon sealant or plastidip.

[r11rs94]

I have a 1994 R1100RS that I picked up last September. I have added a Corbin seat with a passenger backrest that I bought from a BMWMOA member and a new Airflow screen. I have been considering ways to improve the comfort of my throttle hand. I know from when I was a long distance bicycle rider that a good pair of gel padded gloves would help. The use of Crampbuster’s cruise assist would allow for different hand positions which I think would help. What I would like to find out is what other riders have experienced with the use of “Wrist Rest” or “Flip-A-Lever” cruise control.

Nice ride. I have one also. I installed a Throttlemeister years ago and find that it works quite well. I later installed a left and right side wrist wrest. I liked them so much I also use them on my a1150-RT. Since I installed the wrist wrest, I use the Throttlemeister very little.

[bransan]

A $.10 "O" ring partially wedged between the grip and the handlebar control assembly works very well. It doesn't hold the throttle too long, unless you put more of it between the grip.I only use it for extended runs.

[podsobinski]

Any kind of throttle rest allows different positions and some rest. I have also used Aspercream or any other pain relieving cream. Put it on kind of liberally and rub it in, don't rub it off and put your gloves over your hands then. You are good for quite a while. Happy Iron Butting!

gpodzo

[Andy VH]

I have ridden my 94 R1100RS since I bought it in Oct 94. But last year I installed a tubular handlebar that raised the grips about 2" higher and about 1.5" back. The increase in comfort on my hands was tremendous. My left hand used to go numb in only 20 minutes of riding and my wrist would get sore. Now I can rider for hours with no numbness or wrist pain.

I also have a Throttlemeister set on my bike.

[brrider]

I use the throttle rocker on both left and right grips. Vey inexpensive and effective

[spacedog]

I have ridden my 94 R1100RS since I bought it in Oct 94. But last year I installed a tubular handlebar that raised the grips about 2" higher and about 1.5" back. The increase in comfort on my hands was tremendous. My left hand used to go numb in only 20 minutes of riding and my wrist would get sore. Now I can rider for hours with no numbness or wrist pain.

I also have a Throttlemeister set on my bike.

Would you have a photo of your handlebar setup?