Throttlemeister opinions please

[BuckeyeClark]

I am thinking about buying this for my 94 R1100RS and would appreciate any thoughts from anyone who has any experience with this product.

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?page=CST/PROD/BMW_R1100/TMFT%26ASDB-H

Thanks

[Mr. Frank]

It is a very well made product that looks good and works as advertised.

[Rotten]

I've had them on four bikes - they are well made and work. Make sure that the Allen end bolts are snug.

[bikerfish1100]

have used on my last 2 bikes. nice gadget for giving the wrist a wrest. (Especially good for negotiating Ill, Ind and Iowa, and most interstates). Very well made and nicely finished.

[riderR1150GSAdv]

I liked the TM on the RT I had, but look at a KAOKO as well. The knurled design makes operation a lot easier with a gloved hand...YMMV. Check out http://www.adventurersworkshop.com/kaoko.htm usual disclaimers apply, just a satisfied client.:D

[Mr. Frank]

I've had them on four bikes - they are well made and work. Make sure that the Allen end bolts are snug.

I used a bit of blue Loctite on the bolts.

[BobFV1]

I didn't care much for the Kaoko - Throttlemeister is nice, but I prefer this one over the other's - it works in the "opposite direction" than the Throttlemeister which I prefer.

Link (http://store.bobsbmw.com/index.asp?PageAction=PRODSEARCH&txtSearch=wrist&btnSearch=GO&Page=1)

[glwestcott]

Really like the throttlemeister. Especially like that you can set it just enough to take the tension off the spring so that your hand doesn't tire or you can set it to the point that it holds the throttle and you can take your hand off the throttle altogether. Very well made.

[jduke]

Should come as standard equipment on any touring motorcycle. With electronic cruise control as an option.

[mcollect]

I looked at one, they seem well made. Then I went to Bob's BMW to get crush washers and he has some made for his shop that are one half the price, you only need the right hand side, it had a knurled tensioner. I bought that and an very pleased with my choice. BTW he shipps and is great to deal with, accepts returns no questions asked!

[jeremell]

I had a throttlemeister on an '84 R100RS and now have one on my '02 R1150R. They're great! If you look at their website, you will see that they make black (which I have on my R and it looks AWESOME!) and black-milled.

http://www.throttlemeister.com/

[gsmetal]

I have the black with the milled finish on my 12GS...they look great.

This is my first bike with these on and while they work great, I would only use it on a wide open highway just to give me hand a break.

On my first try out, I had it set and moved into the left lane to allow a Honda Civic to merge from a ramp. The car NEVER saw me and went into my lane. With the Throttlemeister on LOCK I instinctivlely hit the brakes which didn't help at all since the the throttle was still locked.

This situation was totally my fault but you have to be aware that this is a LOCK for the throttle and use it in an appropreate manner.

[rmeisen]

I have used both the TM and Bob's Wrist Rest. I like the Wrist Rest better mainly because it can be used to just put tension on the grip, you can still turn it to close the throttle. The TM in lock position does just that as related in the post above. One thing, using heated grips I have seen both products cause a split in the grip. You have to be sure they are completely loose until the grips heat up. In the documentation for both they warn that heated grips expand and can lock the throttle if they are improperly adjusted.

[DPeakMD]

I got the heavier weight ThrottleMeisters and felt a pronounced decrease in vibration!

[DarkCloud]

I have had four throttlemeisters. The Schneiders flip a lever is far superior. You engage/ disengage with your thumb. You can adjust the drag with one finger. It doesn't seize up or drag like the throttlemeister. The Schneiders will work on the 1100 oil head with a metal housing while the 1150 has a plastic housing and won't work.

JON

[Acejones]

Got throttlemeister on my F650GS. Don't like it.

[cruise_carter]

I had a throttlemeister on my R1100R, looked great, very well finished, worked ok.
I agree with Jon about the flip-a-lever, much easier to work on my K100RS, less finicky to set up.

I don't think Schneiders is doing business anymore, tried contacting them - nothing, and the website is not running for some time now. Got my flip-a-lever from another MOA member.

[billpierce]

I have a set on my r1100 s and love em:heart
Quality is top notch

[PGlaves]

Well, as is not uncommon, I'm odd man out again.

I have a Throttlemeister on my F650. It would make a great weight for fishing; it performs poorly as a throttle restraint.

I much-much-much prefer a Bob's Wrist Rest.

Due to the design and location at the end of the grip, both change tension as temperature changes cause the grip to elongate or contract. Can't deny physics.

But the Bob's stays adjusted longer and just works better. My Throttlemeister won't hold light tension consistently over the miles. I have to keep resetting it.

The old-fashioned thumbscrew used on Airhead and traditional K models works even better than either a Bob's or a TM. I laugh every time I see a K75 or K100 or Airhead with either a TM or a Bob's.

For R1100s there is an Authority (Police) part that replaces part of the throttle housing and has a thumbscrew. This is the best option on these bikes. I put one on Voni's R1100RS. I wish I could on my R1150, but can't. It has a Bob's.

The Schneider's Flip A Lever mentioned in an earlier post goes in the same threaded port as the friction screw on the Airhead and classic K models. Works well. It's benefit is quick release of the friction - not possible with the somewhat obscured screw under the controls. But on the later models it can't be used.

But, thanks for reminding me - I still have time to get a Bob's before I leave for Gillette, by way of Alaska, on the F650.

[Motor31]

Is the "Bob's" throttle lock what they have listed as a wrist rest on their web site? I was looking but didn't see one for an 1150RT.

[bobs98]

I like the Throttlemeister on my R12C, had it for 5 years and it works well.

I considered Bob's Wrist Rest, but like the way the TM fits the look of my bike better.

[BuckeyeClark]

I don't think I have ever gotten so many comments with a thread I started! I went ahead and ordered the heavy throttlemeister version it shows in UPS tracking as arriving today!!!:dance I will install it, give it a whirl, and report my thoughts:thumb

[PGlaves]

Is the "Bob's" throttle lock what they have listed as a wrist rest on their web site? I was looking but didn't see one for an 1150RT.

Yes - the Bob's Wrist Rest is the item. I have one on my R1150R. Call Bob!!

[BobOdenweller]

I find the Throttlemeister very awkward to use. I hardly mess with it. It's best used for very long flat interstate runs. Not much good for anything else. I once accidently activated it becuase my hands were too far outboard on the grips and over time I turned it just enough that when it came time to slow for a left turn it made it a little dicey. Had to pull the clutch in to slow down. It took a couple seconds to figure out what was going on.

[Beeminator]

I have one on my R. It works well. Actually noticed that I would relax BOTH hands once the TMeister was engaged. This makes cruise mode much more enjoyable. I did notice that it was slipping a few weeks ago. I took it off and cleaned the contact surfaces with alcohol. Then I noticed the aluminum casting that the TMeister screws into had some casting burrs on the end. Figuring that cleaning those off and taking a little more material off would improve performance, I got out my Dremel and did the deed. Now it does a better job of holding - works great!

[CowboyKyle]

I got the set with the Billet finish for my R1100S.. look great, and work great. could not be happier (well, maybe with electronic cruise).

[jdwatson]

I got the set with the Billet finish for my R1100S.. look great, and work great. could not be happier (well, maybe with electronic cruise).

I got the same finish for my 2004 R1150RT. Looks great. I didn't mess with the clamp screws on the brake/clutch assemblies.

Is the clamp screw the adjustment point to slide the assembly closer or further from the end of the bar on the R1150RT ? I've never worked on a motorcycle, so I was chicken to take off much.

--
JD Watson
2004 R1150RT

[Mr. Frank]

[QUOTE=jdwatson;332307]
Is the clamp screw the adjustment point to slide the assembly closer or further from the end of the bar on the R1150RT ? I've never worked on a motorcycle, so I was chicken to take off much.

Yes. There are three small screws that allow you to open the assembly and get at the clamp. Work over a shoe box with cloth in the bottom to catch screws you drop. They are very small.

[jdwatson]

Yes. There are three small screws that allow you to open the assembly and get at the clamp. Work over a shoe box with cloth in the bottom to catch screws you drop. They are very small.

Thanks for the tip ! I found the non-throttle side doesn't slide at all. The grip is attached to the bar via two screws. So I took out the AB4, pushed the ThrottleMeister up against the tube, cinched it down with a dab of blue threadlock. The throttle side does slide, making the fine adjustment very easy. After heating up the grips, I only needed to move the assembly about 2mm.

Thanks again !!

[Mr. Frank]

What I have found is that if you set the TM so that it takes one quarter turn to fully activate when cold, it will be about 1/8 turn when the grips are hot.

[jdwatson]

I've got a long trip coming up this weekend, it will be my first chance to try them out for real. I'm sure I'll want to adjust them after the trip, if not during ! :)

[NomadicBob]

Anything simple is preferable, especially mechanical things. The wrist rest lets you instinctually return to idle immediately, it is not a lock, just adjustable friction.
The best and safest, and if found in a "bargain bin" for $10 like I found mine at a BMW dealer, a no brainer.

[jdwatson]

Anything simple is preferable, especially mechanical things. The wrist rest lets you instinctually return to idle immediately, it is not a lock, just adjustable friction.
The best and safest, and if found in a "bargain bin" for $10 like I found mine at a BMW dealer, a no brainer.

I ordered one from Bob's based upon the recommendation from Jeff Dean, however, the R1150RT version is not available and there was no schedule for when they would be. I have found that the ThrottleMeister is also a variable friction lock, so it's easily overridden with a flick of the wrist. I would have welcomed the opportunity to test Bob's and ThrottleMeister side-by-side but that's not happening.

I'm new, so bargain bins are new territory for me.

Thanks for adding to the thread. I'm learning as fast as I can. :-)

[pffog]

Just be careful and use red loctite to hold it on. If you use blue, it could vibrate off on the front straight of Beaver Run raceway, and they will have to throw a debris flag...


............................ask me how I know.

[Mr. Frank]

Isn't red kind of permanent? Applying high heat to that area might be a bad thing. Blue should work for most people.

[wmubrown]

I'd always heard good things about Throttlemeister and recently bought a K1100LT that has one on it. I've ridden it once on the ride home (it needs some work) and wasn't impressed. In warmer climate it provided no 'stiction' and the throttle behaved as normal. As it got colder, it began to work like it was supposed to. I'm thinking it just needs an adjustment or something, its hard to believe after years (over a decade) of hearing good comments that it doesn't work. My other K1100 has a flip-a-rest on it and I have really enjoyed that.

[PETDOC]

I've had a Throttlemeister on my '04 1150 GS for several years and am very happy with it. If you have heated hand grips you will have to readjust tension when the heat is turned on (gets much, much tighter) or off (gets much loser). Also every couple of years with heated grips you will have to reset location of Throttlemeister as the repeated heat on/off eventually moves grip/throttle away from Throttlemeister and it will no longer hold the throttle. You'll have plenty of warning as the loss is gradual.

[Mr. Frank]

Hi John,

My TM has always worked fine in hot weather. Sound like the contacting surfaces need cleaning and the adjustment needs checking. If you set it cold in the shade for a quarter turn to full activation, it should be at about 1/4 turn when the heated grps are on.