Throttle lock

The Air Hawk is brilliant - although on the seat foam I cut for the SFQ i haven't yet needed it on days when I'm doing 3-4 hours. For a single SFC seat it's surprisingly comfortable and I prefer not to use the Air Hawk on twisty rides where I'm feeling 'enthusiastic'. If i head up the highways or freeways I'll def fit the Hawk. Dead right about the complete removal of vibes through your arse Vince.
 
Are you referring to the Tomaselli Cable Throttle Tensioner ?

I did a little Modification using a Bolt with a Cylindrical Pin that made it work - You definitely don't want to Lock the Throttle so tight were your wrist can't over ride it for Cruise Control.

Yes when set up it's easier on your wrist.

Suggest you use a 1/4" Square of rubber and wrap it onto your throttle grip to make it oval with say Electrical or Grizzle tape - Much easier to grab and more comfortable on the wrist - What you got 1/3 turn from Idle to Full throttle ?
 
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I have found that "numb bum" syndrome can be closely related to ones underwear, Y fronts are a definate no no, after 2 hours it is like sitting on steel cables, you can even see the indent in your bum cheeks, (if you look in the mirror), shorts get creased up and pretty much achieve the same thing, the answer, go to the local sports cycle shop and buy some shorts from them, no one will know you have them on, but the seems are carefully placed to avoid pressure points, they do work a treat, just dont get caught in the cycle shop or seen wearing them sans leathers.
CLEM
ps ladies tights keep you very warm in winter, but not telling you how I know!
 
Before my Air Hawk, the effects of numb bum were so bad I would have tried anything, I tried a pair of pushbike shorts with 3mm gel pads strategically positioned in them. They worked pretty well against the numb bum, but had a new issue, being so tight I found they would trap, now let us all be adults here or at least be funny, the pubic hair on my scrotum and over time started pulling on said hair in an extremely painful way. I have no idea how common this might be with the typical pushbike users of said shorts but they ended up being withdrawn from service.
 
Cosi said:
Hold throttle with left hand while shaking right hand back to life, those other contraptions look dangerous to me...
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It's the best argument killer for those who think they lean their bikes into a bend and refuse to accept that they counter-steer.
Get 'em to ride with their left hand on the right bar and watch their eyebrows tie themselves in knots.
 
Vince said:
Before my Air Hawk, the effects of numb bum were so bad I would have tried anything, I tried a pair of pushbike shorts with 3mm gel pads strategically positioned in them. They worked pretty well against the numb bum, but had a new issue, being so tight I found they would trap, now let us all be adults here or at least be funny, the pubic hair on my scrotum and over time started pulling on said hair in an extremely painful way. I have no idea how common this might be with the typical pushbike users of said shorts but they ended up being withdrawn from service.
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Hair on the pubis is pubic hair, hair on the scrotum is scrotal hair.
Paul
 
The Sock said:
It's the best argument killer for those who think they lean their bikes into a bend and refuse to accept that they counter-steer.
Get 'em to ride with their left hand on the right bar and watch their eyebrows tie themselves in knots.
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Push right to go right, push left to go left.
 
Vince, being a keen long-distance cyclist (longest one-day ride 320km climbing 6,000m vertical in the process) so I know a thing or two about cycling knicks. My friends and I refer to the area of concern as 'the chicken neck' ... I think the analogy is clear :ROFLMAO: I know excatly what you're talking about re the hair down there.

My fave go-to is lanolin applied to said zone or conflict. It softens with body heat and isn't soluble with sweat so it's effectively a lubricant. There's also a cream made in NZ that works in a similar way, specifically designed as anti-chafe. I prefer the lanolin because it's organic and pure.

Having said all that I haven't needed to wear my cycling knicks on the moto, but definitely reckon they would be a good addition to some riders' wardrobes. BTW, all those who denigrate cyclists and 'their fukn lycra' have obviously never ridden a bicycle further than their corner shop.
 
piranha-bro2 said:
Vince, being a keen long-distance cyclist (longest one-day ride 320km climbing 6,000m vertical in the process) so I know a thing or two about cycling knicks. My friends and I refer to the area of concern as 'the chicken neck' ... I think the analogy is clear :ROFLMAO: I know excatly what you're talking about re the hair down there.

My fave go-to is lanolin applied to said zone or conflict. It softens with body heat and isn't soluble with sweat so it's effectively a lubricant. There's also a cream made in NZ that works in a similar way, specifically designed as anti-chafe. I prefer the lanolin because it's organic and pure.

Having said all that I haven't needed to wear my cycling knicks on the moto, but definitely reckon they would be a good addition to some riders' wardrobes. BTW, all those who denigrate cyclists and 'their fukn lycra' have obviously never ridden a bicycle further than their corner shop.
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That's some serious mileage and altitude gained. As a hobby cyclist - Respect.
Chamois creme has always been used by pro cyclists to smear on the cushioned pad inside cycling shorts - the cost of the correct anti-bacterial, numbing, skin-smoothing stuff is quite high but well worth it to prevent saddle sores (boils on the bum). I have a farmer mate, who like all farmers is loath to spend money unnecessarily, so when he rides his bike he gives his arse and crown jewels a good coat of udder cream, fresh from the milking parlour. Tax-deductable
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The Sock said:
I haven't used one, but I've heard positive reports from those who have. Easy to get on/off and no risk of jamming the throtle.

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I have used these for quite a few years, mainly for long distances of 250 miles, non-stop motorway runs with only fuel stops. They work extremely well and then can easily be moved aound the throttle tube to allow for high speeds or lower speeds.
 
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