Throttle lock/cruise control

For what it's worth, slide a Biro, (minus the inky bit!) into the grip, (between the grip /throttle barrel, you might want to smear it with Bostik or similar and warm the grip with boiling water first) position it so it rests under the heel of your hand at Motorway cruising speeds, (your preference!).
It helps a bit and coupled with Clems suggestions ref springs/lube makes riding a little more pleasureable.
Also invest in some of those neat little hand exercisers for the winter season, or some good quality porn and a large supply of Kleenex.
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The major problem for those that cop it is "dead hand". Basically the constant muscle action in the forearm acting against the return spring in the throttle leads to local swelling and onset of carpal tunnel syndrome, ie the nerves in the wrist is compressed and causes the pins and needles. This is why it happens in the right hand but not the left. And it is worse the older you get, especially if there has been a bit of wear and tear in the wrist as osteoarthritis narrows the already small gap the nerves travel through meaning nerve compression is easier to attain. Larger diameter grips will not in most cases relieve this problem and the only relief is by releasing your grip and shaking the hand and resting it. For long trips there is nout wrong with a cruise control or one of the throttle rests if like me you wish to continue riding into your dotage.
 
Davo said:
Something like this would be the go perhaps. Shuts off by button or if you hit the brakes.
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?Category_ID=10&manufacturer_ID=296&product_ID=9577&sblid_name=BrakeAway_Products_Motorcycle_Cruise_Control_for_Yamaha_1900_Raider&model_id=0
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On the Beemer it is simply a nylon tipped screw which applies friction to the nylon cable guider inside the throttle housing. It doesn't have to be alot of pressure..It only has to work against the butterflys...I use  positive action both to open and close the throttle ( don't we all ? ) and you can easily overide the friction without any effort.

I get a sore wrist and I use the throttle friction screw 99% of the time.... It is easy to adjust  on the move too. Mine cost about ? 8.00 although it was a while back....It may be possible to incorporate into the Laerda twist grip..Infact I am going to research this as I wouldn't mind throttle friction on the Jota when I am in touring mode..!
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Dellortoman said:
I've never quite understood the need for some kind of throttle assistance. What's wrong with just turning the twistgrip by hand? That's what it's for, and your hand is usually on the handlebars anyway. If you're holding on to some other part of the bike with your right hand, you're probably sitting backwards  :D

I've ridden long distances on primitive (by today's standards) bikes and never had a sore throttle hand or wrist on any bike.

Those throttle gadgets and cruise control devices seem to me like a solution looking for a problem.

Cheers,
Cam
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Depends on the mileage you are covering on a run Cam and also the individual riders physical condition ! I did a 450 mile day on my Jota last year and it would have been handy at times...It's only a bit of assistance to relax the forearm muscles...Some guys get affected over time bythe vibration and a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome can develop..Not to mentionthe dreaded Jota Elbow !!!! ;)
 
Here ya go:-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tommaselli-2C-Throttle-Guzzi-Ducati-Bevel-Laverda-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20b0819fd9QQitemZ140400238553QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
 
Interesting Drikko mine doesn t have the lock button,it will need non standard cable like mine I guess.

Shaun
 
Looks simple and neat but at ?79.99 i"d like to hear from someon ewhose got one first

Shaun
 
Reading the way in which it works I would think it has the potential to screw up any panic braking, as you have to roll the lock on and off with your little finger as you accelerate and brake. Try doing that when 2 tons of cage is bearing down on you.
 
drikko said:
Here ya go:-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tommaselli-2C-Throttle-Guzzi-Ducati-Bevel-Laverda-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20b0819fd9QQitemZ140400238553QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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Says this is for dual throttle cable applications only though.

Shaun
 
Not this one. This is a dual cable throttle with 2 "pull" cables, 1 for each carburetor (so no use on a triple), not a "push/pull" throttle with a cable to open and a cable to close the throttle. I found out the hard way.

Ken
 
A mate uses a bicycle inner tube over his throttle grip, with the end rolled - like a condom. When cruising long distances he unrolls the inner tube over his bar end weight and this holds the throttle open for him. Cheap as chips.

Also, on the ND throttle controls typically fitted to Lav's, there is a small screw underneath (with a locknut), this presses a sliding plate onto the throttle tube to increase the friction of the whole unit, you could set this tight to hold the throttle open on long runs (thought the throttle would not then self close, you would have to force it).

HTH, Paul H.
 
They aren't cheap but there is a company called Throttle Meister.com that makes a barend throttle lock.Looks like a end weight but  is threaded and puts drag on the throttle tube to hold the throttle open.
 
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