Cruise control

Motylek · 11-15-2010, 01:59 PM

Hey guys
Im looking for a cheap cruise control / throttle lock to put on my bike.
I want to be able to give my hand a rest or get somthing out of my pocket on long straight sections of road.
Any suggestions ??
Maciek

neilaction · 11-15-2010, 02:16 PM

What bike?

if you want cheap, just wedge a big o ring between the throttle tube and body.
Theres some pics of it somewhere on here.

No need to go to this extent.

955616846 · 11-15-2010, 02:20 PM

How cheap is cheap?

I've opted to for an Audiovox electronic CC for about $240. Better value IMO than the $100 throttle locks and a lot cheaper than the $1000+ McCruise.

http://stores.ebay.com.au/audiovideo4me

Motylek · 11-15-2010, 02:26 PM

Its a Transalp and i have bark busters and heated grips so an O ring dose not fit in well.
Maybe ill try and make somthing like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj1wC...eature=related

duxrneet · 11-15-2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motylek

Its a Transalp and i have bark busters and heated grips so an O ring dose not fit in well.
Maybe ill try and make somthing like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj1wC...eature=related

Is that clothes hanger or insulated electrical cable?

Need to get me some

neilaction · 11-15-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motylek

Its a Transalp and i have bark busters and heated grips so an O ring dose not fit in well.
Maybe ill try and make somthing like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj1wC...eature=related

Thats quite a good idea.

GodSilla · 11-15-2010, 08:24 PM

There's a cheap plastic thingo most larger bike shops have (somewhere) that clips over the outer side of the grip and you rest your palm on it. I've used one on long straights and it works as intended, but some care needs to be taken because closing the throttle in a hurry it can get in the way a bit and tend to hold it open a bit. Piss-easy to put on and off though, and fits in a pocket or tankbag 'cos it's pretty small.

Otherwise it's a pearler for less than $20.

That thing in the vidoe has potential.

itsgunnahurt · 11-15-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motylek

Its a Transalp and i have bark busters and heated grips so an O ring dose not fit in well.
Maybe ill try and make somthing like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj1wC...eature=related

Maybe you should find this guy.. he might have one to sell!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGNzI0wlK1E

Motylek · 11-15-2010, 10:03 PM

shit thats funny and its even funnier couse ist a harly

Beet · 11-15-2010, 10:10 PM

Nail welded to a hose clamp works for Me. Also weld a washer to adjuster in hose clamp so You can adjust tention.

Motylek · 11-15-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beet

Nail welded to a hose clamp works for Me. Also weld a washer to adjuster in hose clamp so You can adjust tention.

Got a pic??

Beet · 11-17-2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motylek

Got a pic??

Sorry No. I dont. Uable to upload at the moment. But go to Horizons Unlimited site and look up Brian Bayley in Africa. Theres a Photo there somewhere. Hope that helps.

The Bigfella · 11-17-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodSilla

There's a cheap plastic thingo most larger bike shops have (somewhere) that clips over the outer side of the grip and you rest your palm on it. I've used one on long straights and it works as intended, but some care needs to be taken because closing the throttle in a hurry it can get in the way a bit and tend to hold it open a bit. Piss-easy to put on and off though, and fits in a pocket or tankbag 'cos it's pretty small.

Otherwise it's a pearler for less than $20.

That thing in the vidoe has potential.

I'm a bit wary of my throttle rest now....

I had it on the other day when I went over a railway line. Bike (KTM 950se) popped a wheelie and with the throttle rest on, I couldn't back off the throttle at all - it was full on power and no way down. I was 100% convinced I was going over backwards. I still don't know how I got out of it... maybe got the back brake? Whatever I did, the landing wasn't pretty - enough to hurt a wrist.... and the frigging throttle rest came straight off.

Gordonktm · 11-17-2010, 12:55 PM

I run one of these you can just add enough friction to hold the throttle open and if it hits the fan you can shut it down by rolling the throttle back and it turns off peice off piss

willows · 11-17-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motylek

Hey guys
Im looking for a cheap cruise control / throttle lock to put on my bike.
I want to be able to give my hand a rest or get somthing out of my pocket on long straight sections of road.
Any suggestions ??
Maciek

I use a N.E.P throttle lock on my TA. Think the model is CC2. Simple, effective and cheap.
Got it from Coffs Harbour Honda.

11-15-2010, 01:59 PM	#1
Motylek ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Brisvages Oddometer: 83	Cruise control Hey guys Im looking for a cheap cruise control / throttle lock to put on my bike. I want to be able to give my hand a rest or get somthing out of my pocket on long straight sections of road. Any suggestions ?? Maciek

11-15-2010, 02:16 PM	#2
neilaction Slightly Less Adventurous Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Perth, WA. Oddometer: 4,812	What bike? if you want cheap, just wedge a big o ring between the throttle tube and body. Theres some pics of it somewhere on here. No need to go to this extent. __________________ If it can't be fixed with a hammer, its probably electrical. 2009 Honda CBF1000, 1980 Suzuki GS1000ST (Aus spec), Dr6fiddy,

11-15-2010, 02:20 PM	#3
955616846 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Oz Oddometer: 1,690	How cheap is cheap? I've opted to for an Audiovox electronic CC for about $240. Better value IMO than the $100 throttle locks and a lot cheaper than the $1000+ McCruise. http://stores.ebay.com.au/audiovideo4me __________________ Cheers, Numbers 05 R1200GS, 11 TE630, 11 DR-Z462, 09 990AR, 12 R1200RT, 12 VFR800 Founding member Longtails SC

11-17-2010, 12:55 PM	#14
Gordonktm Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: QLD Australia Oddometer: 117	Kakao I run one of these you can just add enough friction to hold the throttle open and if it hits the fan you can shut it down by rolling the throttle back and it turns off peice off piss

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11-15-2010, 02:26 PM	#4
Motylek ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Brisvages Oddometer: 83	Its a Transalp and i have bark busters and heated grips so an O ring dose not fit in well. Maybe ill try and make somthing like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj1wC...eature=related

11-15-2010, 08:24 PM	#7
GodSilla I did that. Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Promised Land Oddometer: 6,429	There's a cheap plastic thingo most larger bike shops have (somewhere) that clips over the outer side of the grip and you rest your palm on it. I've used one on long straights and it works as intended, but some care needs to be taken because closing the throttle in a hurry it can get in the way a bit and tend to hold it open a bit. Piss-easy to put on and off though, and fits in a pocket or tankbag 'cos it's pretty small. Otherwise it's a pearler for less than $20. That thing in the vidoe has potential.

11-15-2010, 10:03 PM	#9
Motylek ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Brisvages Oddometer: 83	shit thats funny and its even funnier couse ist a harly

11-15-2010, 10:10 PM	#10
Beet adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: VIC. AUSTRALIA Oddometer: 424	Nail welded to a hose clamp works for Me. Also weld a washer to adjuster in hose clamp so You can adjust tention.